Apply Online: BA Theatre Studies

Dates & Deadlines

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  • 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

Application Instructions

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  • We strongly recommend that you apply to the U by December 1. Students who apply to the University of Utah by December 1 are eligible for exceptional benefits, including the following:

    • automatic consideration for all university merit-based scholarships

    • automatic consideration for the For Utah scholarship if you submit your FAFSA by February 1 (UT residents only)

    • discounted tuition for non-resident students from participating states and territories through the Western Undergraduate Exchange

    For more information about merit scholarship consideration, the For Utah scholarship, and the Western Undergraduate Exchange, visit the links below:

    Western Undergraduate Exchange

    Prospective Freshman Guide

  • University of Utah admission notifications begin on January 1 for students who apply before the December 1 deadline.

    This notification contains important information about confirming your enrollment and declaring your major. These are crucial final steps you must take if you plan to enroll as a Theatre student at the U.

    If you haven’t researched scholarships and financial aid options already, we recommend that you do so as soon as possible.

  • Once you are accepted to the university, you will need to declare your major by meeting with a College of Fine Arts (CFA) Academic Advisor.

  • If you are accepted to the University of Utah, you must confirm your intent to enroll by May 1.

    If you do not confirm your enrollment with the U in a timely fashion, you may lose access to housing assignments and financial aid offers.

Step 1: Apply to the U

Step 2: Watch for notifications

University of Utah admission notifications begin on January 1 for students who apply before the December 1 deadline.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions about admission to the U, go to https://admissions.utah.edu/information-resources/faqs/

Step 2a: Research and Apply for 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. To apply for scholarships at the U, complete the following steps:

  • 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:

If you will be attending as a non-resident and live in a WICHE state or territory (see link below), we strongly recommend that you look into the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE). Qualifying non-residents can receive significant tuition discounts when attending the University of Utah.

Step 3: Declare your Major

In order to register for certain classes you must declare your major by meeting with a departmental advisor.

If you have additional questions or you’re ready to declare your major, visit https://advising.utah.edu/majors/choose-a-major/declare-your-major.php

Step 4: Confirm your Intent to Enroll

If you are accepted to the University of Utah, you must confirm your intent to enroll by May 1.