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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance

Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop

Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance

Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance

Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths

Performance & Productions

Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater

Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts

Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions

Professional Development

Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework

Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

46%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

35.9K

Earnings

$64K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,748

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,994

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,462

Before aid

Average net price

$10,440

After aid

Undergraduate Costs 0 · csulb.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 21, 1:43 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance

Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop

Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance

Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance

Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths

Performance & Productions

Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater

Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts

Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions

Professional Development

Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework

Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields

Program Highlights

Training

Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance

Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop

Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance

Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance

Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths

Performance & Productions

Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater

Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts

Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions

Professional Development

Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework

Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$70

Opens

Fall 2027 Cal State Apply availableAug 1, 2026

Fall 2027 application submission period opensOct 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 first-time/first-year and transfer application deadlineNov 30, 2026

Key Dates And Deadlines · csulb.edu

Program AppApplication

Opens

Oct 1, 2026

Auditions

Fall 2027 first-time/first-year auditionsFeb 26, 2027

Fall 2027 transfer auditionFeb 27, 2027

Undergraduate Auditions · csulb.edu

Audition Requirements

Dance

Audition Class

First-time/first-year applicants take a faculty-led audition class with phrase work in modern/contemporary, ballet, jazz, and street/club dance

Applicants choose two of the listed dance styles

Transfer Solo

Transfer applicants present a 2-3 minute solo choreographed by the applicant in a dance style of their choice

Bring music on a mobile device for in-person transfer auditions

Video Option

Video auditions are available by email request after submitting the Cal State Apply application

Additional Materials

Questionnaire (Required)

Complete the Department of Dance Audition Application after submitting Cal State Apply

The form details dance experience and interest in the program

Undergraduate Auditions · csulb.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Cal State Apply and indicate Dance as the preferred major

After submitting the university application, email dance@csulb.edu to request the Department of Dance Audition Application

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer application period is October 1 to November 30, 2026

Spring 2027 transfer application period is July 1 to August 31, 2026

Enrollment

All undergraduate dance majors enter in the BA in Dance program

Students may apply to switch to BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after completing prerequisites

Important Notes

Students may audition a maximum of two times for entrance into the dance major or minor

Refer to the Department of Dance and CSULB Catalog for current degree requirements

What's The Process

Audition Process

Prospective dance majors for all degree paths participate in the CSULB Dance admissions audition after applying through Cal State Apply

The admissions audition includes a completed Department of Dance Audition Application and an audition

In-person auditions are encouraged; video auditions are available by email request after submitting the university application

Audition Expectations

First-time/first-year applicants take a faculty-led audition class with phrase work in modern/contemporary, ballet, jazz, and street/club dance

First-time/first-year applicants choose two of the listed dance styles

Transfer applicants take the audition class and present a 2-3 minute self-choreographed solo

Spring transfer audition solo work is followed by a faculty interview

Scholarship Info

Cota Scholarships

Complete the BeachScholarships application to be considered for College of the Arts and university-wide scholarships

FAFSA or CADAA required for most need-based scholarships

Department Scholarships

The Department of Dance does not offer scholarships to incoming undergraduate students

Continuing students may audition for department scholarships each spring; awards are based on need and merit and applied to the following academic year

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

46%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

35.9K

Earnings

$64K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,748

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,994

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,462

Before aid

Average net price

$10,440

After aid

Undergraduate Costs 0 · csulb.edu College Scorecard

Training

Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance

Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop

Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance

Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance

Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths

Performance & Productions

Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater

Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts

Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions

Professional Development

Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework

Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields

Updated Aug 21, 1:43 AM