Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate study at the UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance is known for comprehensive education programs. Our students are highly prepared for jobs or to confidently move on to graduate programs. The environment is nurturing and provides competitive opportunities for growth. Tight integration and interaction with graduate students provides more learning opportunities and enhances the level of artistry.
Applying to the UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance is simple. The first thing you should do is to apply to UNCG. All Music, Theatre, and Dance programs require separate applications and auditions as well. Click on the tabs above for more information about your specific program.
Thanks for your interest in the Performing Arts at UNCG! Please feel free to contact us at (336) 334-5789 at any time during this process if you have questions.
Applying for Undergraduate Study in Music
- Apply to the University
- Schedule an audition for admission to a music major or minor. The last regular audition day and the deadline for scholarship consideration for 2012-2013 is February 23, 2013. Please be sure to visit the above link, and thoroughly read the listed audition requirements, including what to prepare and required placement tests.
- Complete the audition. Decisions about admission as a music major or minor, as well as scholarship offers, will be determined following your audition.
Applying for Undergraduate Study in Theatre
- Apply to the University
- Your next step depends on your desired degree program:
BFA Acting Students
To be accepted into the BFA in Acting program, students must first be admitted to the University. Students audition for the BFA in Acting program at the end of the fall semester of their freshman year. Acceptance into the BFA in Acting program is based on the student’s audition and on her/his class and production work during the fall semester. In order to keep class sizes small enough to allow for individual attention, only 12-14 students are accepted into the program each year.
BA Drama Students
To be accepted into the BA program, students must be admitted to the University and declare the BA in Drama as their major. Students are not required to audition or interview to be accepted into the program.
BFA Theatre Education
To be accepted into the BFA Theatre Education program, students must first be admitted to the University. Students then must be admitted to the Teachers Academy before they are officially categorized as BFA in Theatre Education majors. Application for admittance into the Teachers Academy must be made at least one year prior to the semester in which students plan to student teach.
BFA Design & Theatre Technology / BFA Technical Production
Provisional admission is granted to the B.F.A. in Design/Technology, and the B.F.A. in Technical Production during the first two semesters. At the end of Fall semester, students meet the faculty to discuss their goals. At the end of the second semester, following the completion of a production assignment, students interview for admission to the program. Students should consult their faculty advisors for detailed interview requirements. Admission to these programs is very competitive.
Applying for Undergraduate Study in Dance
- Apply to the University
- Schedule an Audition To be accepted into the Dance program, students must be admitted to the University either before or after their audition date. Your space will not be held if you are not admitted to the University. To register for the audition, a completed audition request form is required for entry. This form must be submitted to the Department by the request form deadline, typically a week before the scheduled audition date. International students interested in majoring in dance should consult the International Students Audition Form. (Audition not required for Dance minors.)
- Complete the Audition
