Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Students consistently awarded prestigious fellowships from Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
•Stage managers have won national fellowships three straight years
•Directors have won national fellowships two of past four years
TRAINING
•Versatile liberal arts degree with courses in acting, design, directing, theatre history, and dramatic literature
•Choose area of focus: stage management, playwriting, additional acting, or directing
•Small class sizes with one-on-one faculty attention
FACILITY
•Professional-caliber theatre venue with cutting-edge scene and costume shops, design studio, and light lab
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 3, 2025
Regular DecisionDec 17, 2025
PriorityMar 4, 2026
Fee
$30Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
Early Admission (Acceptd)Oct 6, 2025
Final Deadline (Acceptd)Feb 2, 2026
Auditions
Early Admission Callbacks (On Campus)Oct 25, 2025
Final Callbacks (On Campus)Feb 21, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE FROM A PUBLISHED PLAY, 1 min
•Must be from a published play
•Must be contemporary
Additional Materials
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (required)
•1 letter of recommendation
RESUME (required)
•List theatre experience and training
FIU PROSPECTIVE THEATRE STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE (required)
•Download and complete the editable Word document from department website
Callback Requirements
Monologues
CALLBACK
•Perform audition material live for faculty
•Callbacks are invitation-only, on campus at FIU Theatre
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd (performance) or schedule portfolio review (design/tech)
•University application via Common App or FIU portal required
ELIGIBILITY
•Transfer students can usually graduate in three years
•Apply early and contact Theatre department advisor to review transfer credits
What's The Process
TWO ADMISSION PATHS
•Performance emphasis: submit audition video via Acceptd
•Design/technology/management emphasis: schedule an interview and portfolio review
PRESCREEN (PERFORMANCE)
•Submit video audition through Acceptd portal
•Video auditions accepted on a rolling basis
•Slate your name, degree, Panther ID, and introduce each piece
CALLBACK
•Invitation-only, on campus at FIU Theatre
•Decisions announced approximately 45 days after callbacks
CONTACT
•Michael Yawney
•myawney@fiu.edu | 305-348-7545
Scholarship Info
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Scholarship opportunities available through the Department of Theatre
•Visit the department Scholarships page for details
Program info updated 17h ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Students consistently awarded prestigious fellowships from Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
•Stage managers have won national fellowships three straight years
•Directors have won national fellowships two of past four years
TRAINING
•Versatile liberal arts degree with courses in acting, design, directing, theatre history, and dramatic literature
•Choose area of focus: stage management, playwriting, additional acting, or directing
•Small class sizes with one-on-one faculty attention
FACILITY
•Professional-caliber theatre venue with cutting-edge scene and costume shops, design studio, and light lab
Updated 17h ago
Academic School Information
4.10
Avg GPA (W)
55%
Admit Rate
74%
Grad Rate
39,508
Enrollment
$60,249
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,565
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,964
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$9,288
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$7,003
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,873
Family Income $48k - $75k$10,925
Family Income $75k - $110k$14,568
Family Income $110k+$18,200
