Theatre & Dance
Undergraduate Program Admission

      Admission Contacts

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Applicant Instructions


Applying for admission to Theatre & Dance is a two-step process:

Step One - Complete the university's online application for general admission consideration.

Step Two - After application submission, applicants may be invited to a department interview, audition or portfolio review . The review process is generally a give-and-take experience where students are encouraged to discuss their education and career goals in addition to demonstrating their artistic ability.


Applicants should review guidelines specific to their major or concentration:

Theatre & Dance Interview, Audition, Portfolio Dates

2007-2008 Interviews, Auditions and Portfolio Reviews will take place on the following dates:

Theatre, Acting and Theatre Studies                  

  • Jan. 26 Acting/Theatre Studies
  • Feb. 23 Acting/Theatre Studies
  • Mar. 29 Acting/Theatre Studies
  • Apr. 19 Theatre Studies

Dance                                        

  • Nov. 6
  • Dec. 4
  • Jan. 22
  • Feb. 19
  • Mar. 25
  • Apr. 8

Musical Theatre

  • Jan. 19
  • Feb. 16
  • Mar. 8
  • Apr. 5

Production / Design

  • Jan. 25
  • Additional dates TBD

At the conclusion of the interview, audition or portfolio review the Department forwards its recommendations to the Admissions Office , which in turn notifies students of their overall status, normally within three weeks. (Note: In some cases applicants may be placed on a waiting list.) Applicants are encouraged to schedule their appointment as soon as possible.

Note to MSU students already enrolled at MSU:   Students wanting to change majors to a theatre or dance program need not re-apply to the university but instead should contact the Department directly to schedule their interview, audition or portfolio appointment.

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Events for Prospective Students

Wondering what MSU's Theatre & Dance program is like from a student's perspective? Or what the campus is like? Montclair State and the College of the Arts host Open Houses, Arts Days events, and campus tours to introduce prospective students to the university and its programs. Visit the Student Services page for dates, times and online registration.



Financial Aid & Scholarships

Applicants to the Department of Theatre & Dance may qualify for one of the scholarships available to incoming university students. Information may be found on the Office of Admissions Scholarship Information webpage. Additional sources of aid, including loans and student work-study are available through the Office of Financial Aid.



Additional Resources for Applicants

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