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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BS Theatre Design and Technology

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

124-credit hands-on program covering costumes, scenic design, lighting, sound, and stage management

Studio-style classes in props, carpentry, sewing, hanging lights, and managing rehearsals

Design theory courses teaching how to create three-dimensional worlds for characters

Required participation in all major department productions

Professional Development

Senior Seminar capstone in chosen design discipline

Faculty of industry professionals and scholars providing personalized mentorship

Degree Flexibility

Choose from costume design, scenic design, sound design, and lighting design

CAD for Theatre Design course

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.90

Admit rate

70%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

4.4K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,854

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$27,676

Before aid

Average net price

$7,007

After aid

Undergraduate Lower Division · umflint.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Training

124-credit hands-on program covering costumes, scenic design, lighting, sound, and stage management

Studio-style classes in props, carpentry, sewing, hanging lights, and managing rehearsals

Design theory courses teaching how to create three-dimensional worlds for characters

Required participation in all major department productions

Professional Development

Senior Seminar capstone in chosen design discipline

Faculty of industry professionals and scholars providing personalized mentorship

Degree Flexibility

Choose from costume design, scenic design, sound design, and lighting design

CAD for Theatre Design course

Program Highlights

Training

124-credit hands-on program covering costumes, scenic design, lighting, sound, and stage management

Studio-style classes in props, carpentry, sewing, hanging lights, and managing rehearsals

Design theory courses teaching how to create three-dimensional worlds for characters

Required participation in all major department productions

Professional Development

Senior Seminar capstone in chosen design discipline

Faculty of industry professionals and scholars providing personalized mentorship

Degree Flexibility

Choose from costume design, scenic design, sound design, and lighting design

CAD for Theatre Design course

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Winter Application DeadlineDec 18, 2026

First Year Students · umflint.edu

Scholarship Interview and Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional interview and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Scholarship Portfolio Review

Present and discuss your work in design, technology, and/or stage management

May include portfolio of renderings, images of realized designs, stage management prompt book, photos of your experience in design/tech, or other samples of creative work

Scholarship Application

Complete the scholarship application form before your interview

Form: forms.gle

19968 · events.umflint.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or UM-Flint direct application (both free)

Apply by the published term deadline; programs with multiple start dates may accept later applications

Eligibility

Grades of C (2.0) or higher required in all theatre courses

Must participate in all major theatre productions

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview required for program admission

Optional portfolio review and interview for scholarship consideration only

Contact William Irwin (Scholarship Coordinator) at wirwin@umich.edu to schedule an appointment

Phone: (810) 610-1492

In-person at UM-Flint French Hall 161

Scholarship Info

Theatre & Dance Scholarships

Scholarships awarded based on academic success, community service, artistic merit, character, and potential for growth

Multiple named scholarships available

Both new and renewal students must interview annually

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.90

Admit rate

70%

school-wide

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

4.4K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,854

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$27,676

Before aid

Average net price

$7,007

After aid

Undergraduate Lower Division · umflint.edu College Scorecard

Training

124-credit hands-on program covering costumes, scenic design, lighting, sound, and stage management

Studio-style classes in props, carpentry, sewing, hanging lights, and managing rehearsals

Design theory courses teaching how to create three-dimensional worlds for characters

Required participation in all major department productions

Professional Development

Senior Seminar capstone in chosen design discipline

Faculty of industry professionals and scholars providing personalized mentorship

Degree Flexibility

Choose from costume design, scenic design, sound design, and lighting design

CAD for Theatre Design course

Updated 2d ago