Welcome to the School of Performing Arts!

Timeline

Important Dates

We have three dates that you don't want to miss! Fall Major for a Day (10/10/25), priority deadline for Scholarship/FAFSA applications (3/1/26), & Spring Major for a Day (2/27/26). 

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Future Student Resources

Interested in majoring in Acting, Dance, Design/Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre or Theatre Studies? 

Prospective students must interview and/or audition for scholarship consideration & acceptance into the programs.  

See more information about auditioning for our programs 

Here are a few links to help you on your journey

Discover Your Future

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Thrive...

Experience a vibrant undergraduate-only experience where you can thrive as a student artistically, academically and professionally.

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Multiple opportunities...

As a student, you'll have multiple opportunities to work across disciplines in plays, musicals, dance concerts, films, audio shows, readings, and new devised works. You'll gain experience in every aspect of the performing arts..

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Training...

You'll also receive specialized training in acting, dance, design & technical theatre, or musical theatre. You'll engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration that mirrors the professional industry.

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Build skills...

As a student learn, you'll build transferable skills for a career in the arts & beyond. This can include business & entrepreneurship, production processes & inclusion in the performing arts, event planning & arts administration, ans research/creative methods for inquiry.

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Paid internships...

We offer many applied learning opportunities in production, arts marketing, arts administration, and community performance to build your resume and launch your career.

Earn certificates

Enhance your degree...

We offer certificates in directing, stage management, voice acting, commercial dance, choreography, and dance & digital performance. Each of these certificates offers you a chance to enhance your degree with additional skills and make you a more marketable professional.

Computer Requirement

All School of Performing Arts majors are required to have a personal laptop computer. This requirement reflects the digital and technical nature of 21st century work in the arts. Students should plan to bring their laptops to all School of Performing Arts classes, unless exempted by the specific instructor of a class. Whatever your major, having a laptop will make you a more productive student - anywhere can become a creative space, allowing for collaboration and creativity at a moment’s notice.​