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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Four-year pre-professional acting program with conservatory-style classes plus liberal arts coursework

Coursework includes acting technique, scene study, Shakespearean performance, voice, improvisation, movement, and theatre history

Performance & Productions

University Players serves as the acting company of the School of Dramatic Art and is part of BFA training

Facilities

Classes use the Jackman Dramatic Art Centre with sprung wood floors, integrated sound and video systems, a studio theatre, and a student lounge

School Info

Snapshot

74%

Grad Rate

18K

Enrollment

Costs & Aid

Domestic Tuition

CA$5,800

Canadian students

International Tuition

CA$33,000

international students

School website

Program info updated Aug 22, 8:53 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year pre-professional acting program with conservatory-style classes plus liberal arts coursework

Coursework includes acting technique, scene study, Shakespearean performance, voice, improvisation, movement, and theatre history

Performance & Productions

University Players serves as the acting company of the School of Dramatic Art and is part of BFA training

Facilities

Classes use the Jackman Dramatic Art Centre with sprung wood floors, integrated sound and video systems, a studio theatre, and a student lounge

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year pre-professional acting program with conservatory-style classes plus liberal arts coursework

Coursework includes acting technique, scene study, Shakespearean performance, voice, improvisation, movement, and theatre history

Performance & Productions

University Players serves as the acting company of the School of Dramatic Art and is part of BFA training

Facilities

Classes use the Jackman Dramatic Art Centre with sprung wood floors, integrated sound and video systems, a studio theatre, and a student lounge

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Undergrad Windsor · ouac.on.ca

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Auditions · uwindsor.ca

Audition 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.

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues

Prepare two memorized monologues, approximately 1 minute each

One monologue should be from a Shakespeare play

One monologue should be from a published modern or contemporary play

Selections should contrast with one another

Auditions · uwindsor.ca

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UWindsor through OUAC

Submit the BFA audition application through the School of Dramatic Art

Audition accommodations may be requested through the Drama department

What's The Process

Audition Process

Auditions may be completed in person or by digital submission

Individual Zoom workshops or meetings may be arranged

The next audition schedule and digital-submission deadline have not yet been published

School Info

Snapshot

74%

Grad Rate

18K

Enrollment

Costs & Aid

Domestic Tuition

CA$5,800

Canadian students

International Tuition

CA$33,000

international students

School website

Training

Four-year pre-professional acting program with conservatory-style classes plus liberal arts coursework

Coursework includes acting technique, scene study, Shakespearean performance, voice, improvisation, movement, and theatre history

Performance & Productions

University Players serves as the acting company of the School of Dramatic Art and is part of BFA training

Facilities

Classes use the Jackman Dramatic Art Centre with sprung wood floors, integrated sound and video systems, a studio theatre, and a student lounge

Updated Aug 22, 8:53 PM