Future Students

Welcome to the School of Performing Arts!

Major for a Day Program Auditions/Interviews Degrees

4 Easy Steps

Download a Timeline

Apply to WSU

Applying to Wichita State University is your first step toward becoming a student in the School of Performing Arts.

Complete the FAFSA

This is the first step for financial aid. Complete the FAFSA and unlock the potential for thousands of dollars to help pay toward your college costs.

Apply for acceptance into the program of your choice at the School of Performing Arts

Apply to the School of Performing Arts

This form does double duty. First, it will complete the student application for all School of Performing Arts specific scholarships. Second, it will also begin the application for acceptance into the program of your choice. Priority deadline - March 2026

Major for a Day

Find our what it would be like to be a major in the School of Performing Arts buy attending Major for a Day. Future students will have an opportunity to take classes, talk to current students, & hear more about all the programs we offer. Students can also sign up to audition, interview, & have their portfolios reviewed to be accepted into the School of Performing Arts.

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).

Major for a Day (fall or spring) FAFSA Applications Wichita State Scholarships School of Performing Arts Scholarships

Looking to start your journey?

Performing Arts Pathway Dual Enrollment at Wichita State

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

Why should you obtain a Performing Arts degree?

School of Performing Arts Scholarship Information

One Stop (First year advising)

College of Fine Arts Advising

University Admissions

University Financial Aid

University Orientations

Discover Your Future

Thrive...

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

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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