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BA Film, Television and Theatre

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Curriculum

•30-credit concentration within the BA Film, Television and Theatre major

•Required core includes Theatre Production Process, World Theatre I, and World Theatre II

•Seven electives, including two at the 40000 level and one Identity/International course

Production Opportunities

•Theatre concentrators are encouraged to use FTT production opportunities and related critical/cultural study

•Once on campus, students of any major may audition for FTT shows and pursue backstage opportunities

•Senior thesis options can include writing, directing, design, or other creative theatre projects

School Info

Snapshot

4.13

Avg GPA (W)

11%

Admit Rate

school-wide

95%

Grad Rate

8.8K

Enrollment

$100K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$69,794

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$91,986

Before aid

Average Net Price

$26,780

After aid

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Program info updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM

Program Highlights

Curriculum

•30-credit concentration within the BA Film, Television and Theatre major

•Required core includes Theatre Production Process, World Theatre I, and World Theatre II

•Seven electives, including two at the 40000 level and one Identity/International course

Production Opportunities

•Theatre concentrators are encouraged to use FTT production opportunities and related critical/cultural study

•Once on campus, students of any major may audition for FTT shows and pursue backstage opportunities

•Senior thesis options can include writing, directing, design, or other creative theatre projects

Program Highlights

Curriculum

•30-credit concentration within the BA Film, Television and Theatre major

•Required core includes Theatre Production Process, World Theatre I, and World Theatre II

•Seven electives, including two at the 40000 level and one Identity/International course

Production Opportunities

•Theatre concentrators are encouraged to use FTT production opportunities and related critical/cultural study

•Once on campus, students of any major may audition for FTT shows and pursue backstage opportunities

•Senior thesis options can include writing, directing, design, or other creative theatre projects

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$85

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Restrictive Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 4, 2027

Fall Transfer Application DeadlineMar 15, 2027

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Submission Requirements

Essay / Statement

•Notre Dame Writing Supplement (one short essay up to 150 words and three selected short answers of 50-100 words each)

Transcript

•Official high school transcript or secondary school record

Recommendation

•Teacher recommendation (one core academic teacher)

•Counselor evaluation strongly recommended

Scores / GPA

•ACT or SAT scores are optional through the 2026-27 application cycle

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Admission is through Notre Dame Undergraduate Admissions; FTT does not run a separate prospective-student application or portfolio review

•First-year applicants may use Common App, Coalition on Scoir, or QuestBridge as applicable

•First-year applications open August 1, 2026; deadlines are November 1, 2026 for Restrictive Early Action and January 4, 2027 for Regular Decision

•Transfer applicants use Notre Dame's transfer application and apply to a specific college and major

Enrollment

•Any admitted Notre Dame undergraduate may enroll in the FTT major and choose the Theatre concentration

•No separate FTT department approval is required

Transfer Pathway

Transfer applicants may enter the FTT major and select Theatre. The 30-credit major generally permits up to two 3-credit transfer courses, subject to Notre Dame's transfer-credit evaluation.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•FTT does not interview, audition, or review portfolios for prospective undergraduate students and does not participate in university admission decisions

Post-Enrollment

•Once admitted, students of any major may audition for FTT productions or pursue backstage opportunities

•These production auditions are extracurricular opportunities, not an admission requirement

School Info

Snapshot

4.13

Avg GPA (W)

11%

Admit Rate

school-wide

95%

Grad Rate

8.8K

Enrollment

$100K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$69,794

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$91,986

Before aid

Average Net Price

$26,780

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Curriculum

•30-credit concentration within the BA Film, Television and Theatre major

•Required core includes Theatre Production Process, World Theatre I, and World Theatre II

•Seven electives, including two at the 40000 level and one Identity/International course

Production Opportunities

•Theatre concentrators are encouraged to use FTT production opportunities and related critical/cultural study

•Once on campus, students of any major may audition for FTT shows and pursue backstage opportunities

•Senior thesis options can include writing, directing, design, or other creative theatre projects

Updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM

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