Application Logistics
•University application through Northwestern Undergraduate Admission
•Theatre major applicants interested in the Music Theatre Certificate are encouraged to submit the optional Music Theatre Supplemental Portfolio
•Northwestern's official certificate page links directly to the Northwestern University Music Theatre Program SlideRoom organization
•The SlideRoom public directory currently has no available program cards; Northwestern has not published a Fall 2027 portfolio opening date
Eligibility
•The portfolio is for School of Communication Theatre major applicants interested in the Music Theatre Certificate
•Bienen School of Music applicants should not submit this portfolio
Admission Pathway
•BA Theatre admission does not require an audition
•Portfolio submission does not guarantee later acceptance into the Music Theatre Certificate
Important Notes
•Certificate auditions and interviews occur during winter quarter of sophomore year
•Specialized certificate coursework begins junior year
•Contact Professor Karen Olivo at ProKO@northwestern.edu with portfolio questions
