Two Choices, One Great Day

October 10, 2025 or February 27, 2026

9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

$20 Registration Fee (includes one student lunch)

What is Major for a Day?

This day is designed to give you an opportunity to experience life as a WSU student in the School of Performing Arts. The day will comprise of

  • An informational session
  • A chance to meet the faculty, staff, & professionals in the School of Performing Arts, Advising, & Financial Aid
  • Lunch ($20 registration fee covers the cost of a student lunch)
  • An opportunity to attend a class of your choice in Acting/Theatre Studies, Dance, Design & Technical Theatre, & Musical Theatre 
  • A chance to interview and audition for our programs
  • A campus tour (available by request)
  • Wrap-up to ask your questions
  • A comp ticket to one School of Performing Arts production

October 10, 2025 Registration  February 27, 2026 Registration

Want to audition for our programs?Apply to WSU

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Location

Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University main campus, Wichita, KS 67260

Parking

Parking is available for you directly south of Wilner Auditorium. Click here for directions to Wilner Auditorium. Click here for more information about Visitor Parking at WSU.

Attire

Please wear clothing that’s comfortable, easy to move in, & no flip-flops. 

Lunch

Your $20 registration fee pays for lunch.

Schedule of the Day
(subject to change)
Time/Session Description
8:30 am Check-in
9:00 am Welcome & learn about the different programs we offer 
10:30 am Students attend a class with current students that gives a greater understanding of performing arts 
10:30 am Parents/guests attend presentations from Financial Aid & Advising
11:30 am Lunch
1-2:30 pm Program area master classes/experiences. All students will attend a master class session in the program area of interest. 
2:45-3:00 pm Major for a Day Wrap-up with Q&A
3-4:00 pm

Campus Tours - optional & on-going for the hour based on interest
 

After Major for a Day concludes, join the degree concentration areas for portfolio reviews, interviews, and auditions. To register for a slot, & find out more information, click here.

 

Want to major in Acting, Design & Technical Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre, or Theatre?

Prospective students must:

Apply for acceptance & scholarship consideration for our programs. 

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Questions? Need more information? 

Contact Stacy via the email below or 316-978-3360

Stacy Salters