Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Individualized course of study shaped with faculty advisors around student interests
•Coursework clusters include acting, dance, devising, design, directing, dramaturgy, media arts, performance studies, and theater history
•Courses taught by distinguished faculty and professional artists from Chicago's vibrant theater community
•13 courses required for the major including capstone BA project
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
•Court Theatre — UChicago's professional resident theatre — provides direct collaboration opportunities for TAPS students
•Court Theatre and TAPS collaborative team recognized with nine Jeff Awards
FACILITIES
•Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts — state-of-the-art theaters, labs, and design studios (opened 2012)
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
•BA project: original artistic work with critical writing OR written thesis with performative presentation
•Honors eligibility with 3.25+ overall GPA and 3.5+ in the major
DANCE
•Dance technique classes in classical ballet, modern/contemporary, and Afro-diasporic forms (hip-hop, jazz, West African)
•Taught by some of Chicago's most recognized dance professionals
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Double major and minor options available
•Course clusters allow broad or focused study across multiple disciplines
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
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Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 3, 2025
Early ActionNov 3, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 5, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 5, 2026
Fee
$75Waiver
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to the University of Chicago via Common App or UChicago Application
•No separate departmental application required
ENROLLMENT
•Major declaration happens after university admission — not during the application process
•Students declare the TAPS major typically in Spring Quarter of first year
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Admission to the program is through university acceptance — no separate audition or portfolio
•Students declare the TAPS major after enrollment, typically in Spring Quarter of first year
•Consult with Director of Undergraduate Studies Tina Post (tinapost@uchicago.edu) to discuss the program
•File the Worksheet to the Major form by beginning of Spring Quarter of second year or no later than end of Autumn Quarter of third year
Program info updated Mar 24, 12:23 AM
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Individualized course of study shaped with faculty advisors around student interests
•Coursework clusters include acting, dance, devising, design, directing, dramaturgy, media arts, performance studies, and theater history
•Courses taught by distinguished faculty and professional artists from Chicago's vibrant theater community
•13 courses required for the major including capstone BA project
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
•Court Theatre — UChicago's professional resident theatre — provides direct collaboration opportunities for TAPS students
•Court Theatre and TAPS collaborative team recognized with nine Jeff Awards
FACILITIES
•Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts — state-of-the-art theaters, labs, and design studios (opened 2012)
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
•BA project: original artistic work with critical writing OR written thesis with performative presentation
•Honors eligibility with 3.25+ overall GPA and 3.5+ in the major
DANCE
•Dance technique classes in classical ballet, modern/contemporary, and Afro-diasporic forms (hip-hop, jazz, West African)
•Taught by some of Chicago's most recognized dance professionals
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Double major and minor options available
•Course clusters allow broad or focused study across multiple disciplines
Updated Mar 24, 12:23 AM
Academic School Information
4.97
Avg GPA (W)
4%
Admit Rate
95%
Grad Rate
7,569
Enrollment
$91,885
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$70,662
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,860
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k-$1,264
Family Income $30k - $48k$914
Family Income $48k - $75k$226
Family Income $75k - $110k$12,602
Family Income $110k+$48,524
