Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Hands-on production experience from first year through mainstage productions and student films
•Lee H. Salisbury Theatre serves as the primary performance venue
•Production archive spanning over 30 years of Theatre & Film work since 1993
•Shared core curriculum includes Fundamentals of Acting, Film Set Production I, and Introduction to Production Design
STUDENT LIFE
•Student Drama Association provides additional creative and social opportunities
•Small program with close faculty mentorship and individualized advising
•F.R.A.M.E. Film Production Services offers hands-on professional video production experience
UNIQUE LOCATION
•Only performing arts program in interior Alaska
•Opportunities to explore Indigenous media and storytelling traditions
Key Info
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Deadlines
Summer SessionsMay 1, 2026
Fall SemesterJun 15, 2026
Spring SemesterNov 1, 2026
Rolling
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall, Spring, and Summer enrollment available
•Rolling admissions with semester-specific deadlines
•No application fee — university application is free
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•Choose Theatre concentration within the BA Film & Performing Arts degree
•Shared core classes with Film concentration students
•Areas of study include Acting for Screen and Stage, Technical Theatre, and Dramatic Writing
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or portfolio required for admission
•Admission is through the university application only
•Students declare the Film & Performing Arts major and choose the Theatre concentration
•Contact: uaf-theatre-film@alaska.edu or 907-474-6590
Program info updated 20h ago
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Hands-on production experience from first year through mainstage productions and student films
•Lee H. Salisbury Theatre serves as the primary performance venue
•Production archive spanning over 30 years of Theatre & Film work since 1993
•Shared core curriculum includes Fundamentals of Acting, Film Set Production I, and Introduction to Production Design
STUDENT LIFE
•Student Drama Association provides additional creative and social opportunities
•Small program with close faculty mentorship and individualized advising
•F.R.A.M.E. Film Production Services offers hands-on professional video production experience
UNIQUE LOCATION
•Only performing arts program in interior Alaska
•Opportunities to explore Indigenous media and storytelling traditions
Updated 20h ago
Academic School Information
3.37
Avg GPA (W)
35%
Grad Rate
4,207
Enrollment
$48,866
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,736
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,320
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,892
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$7,992
Family Income $30k - $48k$6,065
Family Income $48k - $75k$11,323
Family Income $75k - $110k$15,526
Family Income $110k+$17,512
