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Admissions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. I want to register for T AR 100 (T AR 103) but it says to contact the department. How can I register?

    This means that the class is currently full. You should attend the class on the first day to see if there are any openings.

  2. What are the criteria in deciding who gets admitted into your Acting/Musical Theatre program? Do you count SAT scores and grades?

    The UA demands a 2.0 GPA for entrance, we demand a 2.5 GPA but don't consider SAT scores. Admission to our programs is based on talent and professional potential. Assessment of the audition is based on the following criteria:
    • Talent: The innate ability to act, to perform, to have the ability to be believed by others in a variety of imaginary circumstances and characters. Talent per se cannot be taught. It is a gift. However, the craft of acting can be taught. Talent can be developed and trained through the acquisition of technique.
    • Professional Potential: The potential for eventual success in the profession of acting or musical theatre. In order to be admitted and advanced in our program, the candidate must have demonstrated talent and professional potential.
    • Trainability: The ability of the actor to respond to and develop with training. Students who have demonstrated talent and professional potential but who do not, cannot, or will not respond to the training will not be advanced.

  3. I am thinking of changing my major to Theatre Arts which Theatre courses should I register for?

    Make an appointment with one of our advisors before registering by calling 621-7008.

  4. I auditioned for the BFA Musical Theatre but was not accepted into the program, will I automatically be placed into the BA Theatre Arts program?

    No, the BA Theatre Arts program requires a separate application. Application requirements can be found at: http://web.cfa.arizona.edu/theatre/degrees-undergrad/degrees_BA

  5. I missed the audition can I still apply to the BFA Acting or Musical Theatre program?

    No. If you missed the audition and did not send us a video tape or DVD by the audition deadline, you cannot apply to the BFA Acting or Musical Theatre program.

  6. How many times do you hold auditions?

    We hold auditions once a year in February. More information regarding our audition requirements can be found here: http://web.cfa.arizona.edu/theatre/auditions

  7. What general acting courses are available for non majors?

    T AR100 Acting for General College Students.

  8. Can I still register for courses if I missed the registration deadline?

    Information can be found here: https://admissions.arizona.edu/dates/index.aspx

  9. Do I have a better chance of getting the courses that I want if I go to an earlier scheduled orientation?

    We recommend the earlier orientation however, if you are not able to schedule an early orientation it is still okay. Theatre courses are reserved for Theatre majors.

  10. My son/daughter is a Junior in High School is there anything he/she can do now to prepare for the BFA Acting and Musical Theatre program?

    For musical theatre, a junior in high school should be in as many shows as possible, study dance, singing and acting.

  11. If I am admitted into the BA Theatre Arts program will I still be able to try out for plays?

    You are not allowed to try out for the 6 main stage shows presented by The Arizona Repertory Theatre (A.R.T). However you can try out for other workshop productions and the annual one-act play festival.