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Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA

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AA-T Theatre Arts

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Program Recognition

•Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer provides lower-division preparation for CSU Theatre Arts and related majors

•Students who complete the AA-T are ensured preferential transfer status to California State Universities for Theatre Arts and related disciplines

Training

•Foundation in theatre history, play analysis, acting, theatre production, and backstage/onstage practice

•Students build theatrical skills across multiple disciplines through classwork and departmental productions

Performance & Productions

•Theatre Arts department produces plays and musicals and offers performance, backstage, and production-course opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•AA-T fulfills lower-division major requirements at many CSUs, with counseling recommended for campus-specific planning

•Cal-GETC begins Fall Quarter 2025 for transfer general education planning

Value

•Foothill College Promise support is eligibility-based; the current Promise page says new first-time-student eligibility is under review effective Fall 2025

School Info

Snapshot

56%

Grad Rate

11.1K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,569

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,239

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,161

Before aid

Average Net Price

$7,653

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer provides lower-division preparation for CSU Theatre Arts and related majors

•Students who complete the AA-T are ensured preferential transfer status to California State Universities for Theatre Arts and related disciplines

Training

•Foundation in theatre history, play analysis, acting, theatre production, and backstage/onstage practice

•Students build theatrical skills across multiple disciplines through classwork and departmental productions

Performance & Productions

•Theatre Arts department produces plays and musicals and offers performance, backstage, and production-course opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•AA-T fulfills lower-division major requirements at many CSUs, with counseling recommended for campus-specific planning

•Cal-GETC begins Fall Quarter 2025 for transfer general education planning

Value

•Foothill College Promise support is eligibility-based; the current Promise page says new first-time-student eligibility is under review effective Fall 2025

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer provides lower-division preparation for CSU Theatre Arts and related majors

•Students who complete the AA-T are ensured preferential transfer status to California State Universities for Theatre Arts and related disciplines

Training

•Foundation in theatre history, play analysis, acting, theatre production, and backstage/onstage practice

•Students build theatrical skills across multiple disciplines through classwork and departmental productions

Performance & Productions

•Theatre Arts department produces plays and musicals and offers performance, backstage, and production-course opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•AA-T fulfills lower-division major requirements at many CSUs, with counseling recommended for campus-specific planning

•Cal-GETC begins Fall Quarter 2025 for transfer general education planning

Value

•Foothill College Promise support is eligibility-based; the current Promise page says new first-time-student eligibility is under review effective Fall 2025

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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International Fee

$75

Opens

May 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2026 international application deadlineAug 15, 2026

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply online through the Foothill College online application/CCCApply

•Admission applications are open for Summer and Fall 2026; Foothill runs on the quarter system with late-start classes and a shortened summer session

Enrollment

•Open-door admission for high-school graduates and non-graduates age 18 or older

•Complete orientation, placement/assessment, and counseling steps for priority registration

Admission Pathway

•Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer is designed for CSU transfer preparation

•Meet with a counselor to assess course requirements for specific CSU campuses

Program Requirements

•28-32 units in core and support courses plus Cal-GETC or transfer general education

•90 units minimum for the degree

•Grade of C (or P) or better required in all major courses

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

Important Notes

•Foothill College Promise support is eligibility-based and currently under review for new first-time students effective Fall 2025

•International F-1 applicants use the international admission portal and pay a non-refundable $75 application fee

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Open enrollment — no audition or interview required

•Apply online via CCCApply

•Priority registration available through orientation, assessment, and counseling steps

School Info

Snapshot

56%

Grad Rate

11.1K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,569

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,239

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,161

Before aid

Average Net Price

$7,653

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer provides lower-division preparation for CSU Theatre Arts and related majors

•Students who complete the AA-T are ensured preferential transfer status to California State Universities for Theatre Arts and related disciplines

Training

•Foundation in theatre history, play analysis, acting, theatre production, and backstage/onstage practice

•Students build theatrical skills across multiple disciplines through classwork and departmental productions

Performance & Productions

•Theatre Arts department produces plays and musicals and offers performance, backstage, and production-course opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•AA-T fulfills lower-division major requirements at many CSUs, with counseling recommended for campus-specific planning

•Cal-GETC begins Fall Quarter 2025 for transfer general education planning

Value

•Foothill College Promise support is eligibility-based; the current Promise page says new first-time-student eligibility is under review effective Fall 2025

Updated 1d ago