Transcript (Required)
•Bullet: Submit one transcript from each institution of higher education attended; international records require original-language documents plus certified English translations
•Bullet: Unofficial copies may be uploaded, but official transcripts are required if admission is offered
Letters of Recommendation (Required)
•Bullet: Submit three letters of reference by the posted application deadline
•Bullet: Teaching-assistantship applicants should ask recommenders to address teaching qualifications and experience
Statement (Required)
•Bullet: Personal statement, 1-3 pages, addressing your academic journey, creative goals, and potential contributions to the field of dance
•Bullet: Writing sample, 2-3 pages of critical, creative, or academic writing in English
•Bullet: Optional diversity statement describing preparation to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion work
Dance Video (Freestyle and Choreography Clips Required)
Headshot (Required)
•Bullet: Upload a current photo used solely for identity verification
Creative Sample (Teaching-Assistantship Applicants)
•Bullet: Submit a digital creative sample demonstrating your teaching
Questionnaire (Required)
•Bullet: Questionnaire responses must complete the Dance MFA Assessment Survey and indicate secondary-emphasis interests (Aerial Dance, Somatics, Hip-hop, or undecided)
Questionnaire (Teaching-Assistantship Applicants)
•Bullet: Questionnaire responses: the Teaching Application, uploaded as one document with your name, address, email and phone number as listed on your application; the class(es) you are able and willing to teach, in order of preference; and your teaching experience (when, where, what and who)
•Bullet: Questionnaire responses: everyone who desires to teach Hip-hop also uploads the Hip-hop/Street/Urban Dance Instruction Materials, a document answering the questions on the Graduate Assistantships & Teaching Application page
Resume (Required)
•Bullet: Submit a current resume or CV listing professional, developmental, research, production, administrative, and dance-related experience
Scores / GPA (International Applicants)
•Bullet: Submit proof of English proficiency when required by Graduate School policy
