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Hartnell College

Salinas, CA

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AA-T Theatre Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Center for Performing Arts on main campus

Coursework spans acting, scenic construction, costuming, lighting/sound, and makeup/hair

Partnership with Alisal Center for Fine Arts for community youth engagement

Degree Flexibility

CSU-guaranteed Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T)

Articulated with California State University campuses statewide

60-unit pathway designed for seamless baccalaureate transfer

The Western Stage

Professional resident theatre company in partnership with Hartnell College

Students learn their craft within a professional production context

Programming includes world premieres by contemporary Latino playwrights

School Info

Snapshot

40%

Grad Rate

9.5K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,404

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,374

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,914

Before aid

Average Net Price

$2,039

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · hartnell.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Center for Performing Arts on main campus

Coursework spans acting, scenic construction, costuming, lighting/sound, and makeup/hair

Partnership with Alisal Center for Fine Arts for community youth engagement

Degree Flexibility

CSU-guaranteed Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T)

Articulated with California State University campuses statewide

60-unit pathway designed for seamless baccalaureate transfer

The Western Stage

Professional resident theatre company in partnership with Hartnell College

Students learn their craft within a professional production context

Programming includes world premieres by contemporary Latino playwrights

Program Highlights

Training

Center for Performing Arts on main campus

Coursework spans acting, scenic construction, costuming, lighting/sound, and makeup/hair

Partnership with Alisal Center for Fine Arts for community youth engagement

Degree Flexibility

CSU-guaranteed Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T)

Articulated with California State University campuses statewide

60-unit pathway designed for seamless baccalaureate transfer

The Western Stage

Professional resident theatre company in partnership with Hartnell College

Students learn their craft within a professional production context

Programming includes world premieres by contemporary Latino playwrights

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Regular DecisionRolling

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Enrollment

Rolling admission with no application deadline

Free application via OpenCCC Apply

Fall and spring enrollment available

Program Requirements

Minimum 2.0 GPA required

Must earn a "C" or better in all major courses

Complete Cal-GETC general education pattern

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 admission community college

No audition or interview required for program admission

Students participate in productions through enrollment in TAC production courses

Contact: bdegrandis@hartnell.edu or 831-755-6916

School Info

Snapshot

40%

Grad Rate

9.5K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,404

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,374

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,914

Before aid

Average Net Price

$2,039

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · hartnell.edu College Scorecard

Training

Center for Performing Arts on main campus

Coursework spans acting, scenic construction, costuming, lighting/sound, and makeup/hair

Partnership with Alisal Center for Fine Arts for community youth engagement

Degree Flexibility

CSU-guaranteed Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T)

Articulated with California State University campuses statewide

60-unit pathway designed for seamless baccalaureate transfer

The Western Stage

Professional resident theatre company in partnership with Hartnell College

Students learn their craft within a professional production context

Programming includes world premieres by contemporary Latino playwrights

Updated Aug 27, 9:54 PM