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BA Drama

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Interdisciplinary BA degree using the arts as a medium for social justice, collaborative change, and community empowerment

Broad-based approach with a strong core in acting, directing, stagecraft, play script analysis, theatre history, and dramatic literature

Courses available in performance, design, technical production, theatre management, theatre for young audiences, and theatre studies

Students may supplement with minors, second majors, or study abroad

Performance & Productions

UNCG Theatre, North Carolina Theatre for Young People, and Theatre 232 (summer theatre) provide public production opportunities

Department participates annually in the American College Theatre Festival

Department sponsors a spring tour of an NC Theatre for Young People production to schools

Senior capstone projects provide in-depth opportunities for study and practice

Study Abroad

Opportunities available through the College of Visual and Performing Arts

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

14.1K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,866

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$25,348

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,544

Before aid

Average net price

$10,965

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · spartancentral.uncg.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 4:59 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Interdisciplinary BA degree using the arts as a medium for social justice, collaborative change, and community empowerment

Broad-based approach with a strong core in acting, directing, stagecraft, play script analysis, theatre history, and dramatic literature

Courses available in performance, design, technical production, theatre management, theatre for young audiences, and theatre studies

Students may supplement with minors, second majors, or study abroad

Performance & Productions

UNCG Theatre, North Carolina Theatre for Young People, and Theatre 232 (summer theatre) provide public production opportunities

Department participates annually in the American College Theatre Festival

Department sponsors a spring tour of an NC Theatre for Young People production to schools

Senior capstone projects provide in-depth opportunities for study and practice

Study Abroad

Opportunities available through the College of Visual and Performing Arts

Program Highlights

Training

Interdisciplinary BA degree using the arts as a medium for social justice, collaborative change, and community empowerment

Broad-based approach with a strong core in acting, directing, stagecraft, play script analysis, theatre history, and dramatic literature

Courses available in performance, design, technical production, theatre management, theatre for young audiences, and theatre studies

Students may supplement with minors, second majors, or study abroad

Performance & Productions

UNCG Theatre, North Carolina Theatre for Young People, and Theatre 232 (summer theatre) provide public production opportunities

Department participates annually in the American College Theatre Festival

Department sponsors a spring tour of an NC Theatre for Young People production to schools

Senior capstone projects provide in-depth opportunities for study and practice

Study Abroad

Opportunities available through the College of Visual and Performing Arts

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$65

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2027

Deadlines · admissions.uncg.edu

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Application Logistics

Early Action: apply by November 1, 2026; supporting materials by December 15, 2026 — decisions available January 1, 2027

Regular Decision: apply by March 1, 2027; supporting materials by March 15, 2027 — decisions available April 1, 2027

Applications after March 1 reviewed on a space-available, rolling basis

Admission Pathway

No audition required — apply for the BA program (U880) through university admissions

No separate arts program application needed

Important Notes

Early Action applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships

Transfer Pathway

The official BA Drama curriculum explicitly provides modified requirements for third- and fourth-year transfer students. UNCG also publishes an AFA-to-BA Drama transfer guide with course equivalencies, supporting advanced-standing entry and preservation of applicable prior credit.

Drama Ba · catalog.uncg.edu

Scholarship Info

Early Action applicants who apply by November 1, 2026 and submit supporting materials by December 15, 2026 are considered for merit-based scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

14.1K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,866

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$25,348

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,544

Before aid

Average net price

$10,965

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · spartancentral.uncg.edu College Scorecard

Training

Interdisciplinary BA degree using the arts as a medium for social justice, collaborative change, and community empowerment

Broad-based approach with a strong core in acting, directing, stagecraft, play script analysis, theatre history, and dramatic literature

Courses available in performance, design, technical production, theatre management, theatre for young audiences, and theatre studies

Students may supplement with minors, second majors, or study abroad

Performance & Productions

UNCG Theatre, North Carolina Theatre for Young People, and Theatre 232 (summer theatre) provide public production opportunities

Department participates annually in the American College Theatre Festival

Department sponsors a spring tour of an NC Theatre for Young People production to schools

Senior capstone projects provide in-depth opportunities for study and practice

Study Abroad

Opportunities available through the College of Visual and Performing Arts

Updated Aug 20, 4:59 PM