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Admissions

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Training

The 62-credit Associate of Arts includes a 30-credit theatre-performance core

Required courses cover theatre experience, stagecraft, acting, makeup, performance studio, directing theory, theatre history, entertainment careers, and arts management

Field Studies and repeated theatre practicum connect the curriculum with applied work

Performance & Productions

The department presents a 13-show season across the Forest Roberts Theatre, Panowski Black Box Theatre, and off-site venues

Students can build live-theatre experience through Performance Studio and department productions

Degree Flexibility

The current catalog describes the program as broad preparation in performance pedagogy, historical context, and stage directing

The two-year degree is designed for students seeking performance experience before entering the field or continuing their study

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

6.6K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,144

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,744

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$32,618

Before aid

Average net price

$14,085

After aid

Attendance · nmu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 4:04 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The 62-credit Associate of Arts includes a 30-credit theatre-performance core

Required courses cover theatre experience, stagecraft, acting, makeup, performance studio, directing theory, theatre history, entertainment careers, and arts management

Field Studies and repeated theatre practicum connect the curriculum with applied work

Performance & Productions

The department presents a 13-show season across the Forest Roberts Theatre, Panowski Black Box Theatre, and off-site venues

Students can build live-theatre experience through Performance Studio and department productions

Degree Flexibility

The current catalog describes the program as broad preparation in performance pedagogy, historical context, and stage directing

The two-year degree is designed for students seeking performance experience before entering the field or continuing their study

Program Highlights

Training

The 62-credit Associate of Arts includes a 30-credit theatre-performance core

Required courses cover theatre experience, stagecraft, acting, makeup, performance studio, directing theory, theatre history, entertainment careers, and arts management

Field Studies and repeated theatre practicum connect the curriculum with applied work

Performance & Productions

The department presents a 13-show season across the Forest Roberts Theatre, Panowski Black Box Theatre, and off-site venues

Students can build live-theatre experience through Performance Studio and department productions

Degree Flexibility

The current catalog describes the program as broad preparation in performance pedagogy, historical context, and stage directing

The two-year degree is designed for students seeking performance experience before entering the field or continuing their study

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Apply to Northern Michigan University through its rolling, no-fee application

NMU's current entrance page lists the BFA programs and Dance programs as requiring an artistic admission step; it does not list a separate audition, interview, or portfolio requirement for this associate program

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.

Scholarship Info

Board of Trustees Talent Scholarships

Returning theatre and dance majors and minors are eligible for $500-$2,000 per year

Scholarships do not automatically renew but are renewable year to year upon application

Recipients must participate in NMU Theatre and Dance productions and remain in good standing

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

6.6K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,144

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,744

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$32,618

Before aid

Average net price

$14,085

After aid

Attendance · nmu.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 62-credit Associate of Arts includes a 30-credit theatre-performance core

Required courses cover theatre experience, stagecraft, acting, makeup, performance studio, directing theory, theatre history, entertainment careers, and arts management

Field Studies and repeated theatre practicum connect the curriculum with applied work

Performance & Productions

The department presents a 13-show season across the Forest Roberts Theatre, Panowski Black Box Theatre, and off-site venues

Students can build live-theatre experience through Performance Studio and department productions

Degree Flexibility

The current catalog describes the program as broad preparation in performance pedagogy, historical context, and stage directing

The two-year degree is designed for students seeking performance experience before entering the field or continuing their study

Updated Aug 20, 4:04 PM