Department of Theatre
Admissions

Fall 2024 Admissions Events & Deadlines

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  • October 15, 2023:

    Online Meet & Greet
    3 - 4 PM Mountain Time

    Sign up at the link below:

    Register for Meet & Greet - 10/15

    University & Departmental Tours:

    To schedule a campus tour, visit the link below:

    Admissions & Campus Tours

    To arrange a tour with the Department of Theatre, contact us at recruitment@theatre.utah.edu.

  • 1st Local Auditions/Interviews
    Saturday & Sunday
    November 11 & 12, 2023

    • ATP & MTP (In-Person & Virtual Auditions)

    • SM (In-Person & Virtual Interviews)

    • PADP & TT (Virtual Interviews)

    2nd Local Auditions/Interviews
    Saturday & Sunday
    February 18 & 19, 2024

    • ATP & MTP (In-Person & Virtual Auditions)

    • SM & PADP (In-Person & Virtual Interviews)

    • TT (Virtual Interviews)

    In-Person Auditions & Interviews will be held on campus at the following address:

    Price Theatre Arts Building
    332 S. 1400 E.
    Salt Lake City, UT 84112

  • We will attend National Unified Auditions in all three cities on the following dates:

    NYC:  January 27–28, 2024
    Chicago: February 5-8, 2024 
    LA: February 10, 2024

    For more info about Unifieds, visit the National Unified Auditions website:


    https://unifiedauditions.com/

  • December 1, 2023

    • Early Action Deadline (recommended for all Theatre applicants)

    • Deadline for Automatic Merit Scholarship Consideration

    • Deadline for discounted tuition consideration via Western Undergraduate Exchange

    January 15, 2024

    • University Early Action admission notifications begin

    February 1, 2024

    • FAFSA priority submission deadline for Need-Based and For Utah scholarship consideration

    Mid-February, 2024

    • Notifications begin for University Merit and Need-Based Scholarships

    February 18, 2024

    • BFA Program auditions close; final day to submit application materials

    April 1, 2024

    • University of Utah Application Deadline for Fall 2024 admissions

    May 1, 2024

    • Deadline to confirm intent to enroll in BFA programs for Fall 2024

**Additional virtual audition and interview dates available on request. To request a different virtual date, email us at recruitment@theatre.utah.edu

Who We Are

We are artists, scholars, craftspeople, performers, practitioners, and creators with a shared purpose: to provide the best education and opportunities for students seeking futures in theatre.

We are committed to the highest standards of excellence, embracing equity and diversity and promoting personal wellness and responsibility. We foster a comprehensive understanding of theatre and an appreciation for its unique ability to capture the truths of human experience. Each area of study balances rigorous, engaging fundamentals with specialized courses, giving students the freedom and flexibility to pursue their own goals.

Production Opportunities

productions per season*

7

mainstage theaters**

5

*Each season consists of four plays, two musicals, and one Theatre for Young Audiences production with Youth Theatre at the U

**Performance opportunities at Pioneer Memorial Theatre and Kingsbury Hall presented in cooperation with Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah Presents, and Youth Theatre at the U

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees vary from student to student depending on residency status, class schedule, housing, and other factors.

The 2023-2024 estimated cost for tuition, course materials, supplies, and equipment is $10,500 for students with resident status and $32,204 for non-resident* students, based on full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester).

For a more detailed estimate including housing, transportation, and potential grants/scholarships, visit the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships online. On their website you can find answers to your questions and other helpful tools like the Cost Calculator linked below:

Scholarships & Financial Aid

A wide variety of merit-based and need-based financial aid options are available at the University of Utah; scholarships are also available through the College of Fine Arts and the Department of Theatre.

You can begin your financial aid search by following the steps below:

  • If you apply by the Early Action Deadline, you’ll automatically be considered for every available University of Utah merit-based scholarship .

  • This connects you with the university's automated system, which will help you find scholarships and track your applications. Once you complete this step, the system can automatically recommend any additional scholarships you qualify for.

  • The information from the Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) may qualify you for additional need-based aid, which may include scholarships and grants.

    Utah residents who meet the application and FAFSA deadlines can also automatically be considered for the For Utah scholarship, which covers tuition and mandatory fees for up to eight semesters.

Additional Financial Aid Resources

The Prospective Freshman Guide is an excellent resource for students seeking financial aid. It includes step-by-step instructions, dates & deadlines, and links to valuable resources. You can find it at the link below:

*Non-resident students who are residents of participating states can qualify for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition discount, which can save them more than 50% on tuition costs. Visit the link below for more information: