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In-Person Only

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Program profile

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BA Theatre

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

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

Facilities

Professional-caliber theatre venue with cutting-edge scene and costume shops, design studio, and light lab

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.10

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

74%

Enrollment

39.5K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,566

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,204

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,232

Before aid

Average net price

$9,288

After aid

Estimate Your Costs · onestop.fiu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

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

Facilities

Professional-caliber theatre venue with cutting-edge scene and costume shops, design studio, and light lab

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

Facilities

Professional-caliber theatre venue with cutting-edge scene and costume shops, design studio, and light lab

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$30

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 2, 2026

All First-Year ApplicantsDec 16, 2026

Final DeadlineMar 2, 2027

Freshman Applicant · admissions.fiu.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The prescreen may be submitted before the university application.

Apply

Acceptd

Deadline

Spring 2027 & Early Admission (Acceptd)Oct 5, 2026

Final Deadline (Acceptd)Feb 1, 2027

Transfer Applicant Acceptd DeadlineApr 2, 2027

Auditions

Early Admission Callbacks (On Campus)Oct 24, 2026

Final Callbacks (On Campus)Feb 27, 2027

Auditions · carta.fiu.edu Application portal · Acceptd

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

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Callback

Perform audition material live for faculty

Callbacks are invitation-only, on campus at FIU Theatre

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

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

Transfer Pathway

Students transferring into the BA Theatre can usually graduate in three years; the department encourages transfer students to take foundational courses at their junior college first when they are offered there.

Degrees · carta.fiu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Performance emphasis: submit audition video via Acceptd

Design/technology/management emphasis: schedule an interview and portfolio review

Submit video audition through Acceptd portal

Video auditions accepted on a rolling basis

Slate your name, degree, Panther ID, and introduce each piece

Invitation-only, on campus at FIU Theatre

Decisions announced approximately 45 days after callbacks

Contact

Justin Packard, Head of Acting

Jpackard@fiu.edu | 305-348-3358

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities available through the Department of Theatre

Visit the department Scholarships page for details

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.10

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

74%

Enrollment

39.5K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$6,566

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,204

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$28,232

Before aid

Average net price

$9,288

After aid

Estimate Your Costs · onestop.fiu.edu College Scorecard

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

Facilities

Professional-caliber theatre venue with cutting-edge scene and costume shops, design studio, and light lab

Updated 3d ago