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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tina Fey (BA '92) — SNL head writer, creator and star of 30 Rock, writer of Mean Girls
•Sarah Drew (BA '02) — Dr. April Kepner on Grey's Anatomy
•Sasheer Zamata (BA '08) — Saturday Night Live cast member, comedian and actress
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•33 credit-hour undergraduate major leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree within the College of Arts & Sciences
•Liberal arts focus — not a conservatory
•Students may participate in all Department production activities and enroll in classes even before declaring the major
DEPARTMENT LIFE
•Student organizations include Virginia Players and Virginia Dance Committee
•Historic Clothing Collection housed within the department
•Virginia Theatre Festival (VTF) affiliated with the department
RELATED PROGRAMS
•Department also offers a Minor in Dance (20 credit-hours) and a Minor in Drama (18 credit-hours)
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
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Deadlines
Early Decision / Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 5, 2027
Fee
$75Waiver
Program AppApplication
Deadlines
Early Decision / Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 5, 2027
Submission Requirements
ARTS PORTFOLIO VIA SLIDEROOM (OPTIONAL)
•Submit in the Drama category through Common Application via SlideRoom
ACTING
•resume + 2 contrasting monologues (2 min max each)
-Prefer one piece from a Shakespearean play
-Optional: 16 bars of any song
-High school production videos not accepted
PLAYWRITING
•15 pages of script + resume
-Complete short play, 15-page excerpt with synopsis, or multiple shorter works
STAGE MANAGEMENT
•resume + organizational samples
-Promptbooks, contact sheets, rehearsal schedules
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
•resume + portfolio
-Scenic, costume, or lighting design renderings/models
-Construction draftings, light plots, sound cue sheets
Good to Know
ARTS SUPPLEMENT
•Optional arts portfolio submitted via SlideRoom through the Common Application
•Must be received by the application deadline to guarantee review
•Reviewed by arts faculty and considered in holistic admissions review
•Not required to enroll in arts-related classes at UVA
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required for admission to the Drama major
•Students must first be accepted into the University before declaring the major
HOW TO DECLARE
•Contact Director of Undergraduate Programs Professor Michael Rasbury
-Email: drama-declarations@virginia.edu
•Prerequisite: Completion of a DRAM or DANC course at the 2000 level or above with a minimum grade of C
VISIT THE DEPARTMENT
•Prospective students may visit for a facility tour and interview
-Call at least one week in advance: 434.924.3326
-Email: mr2xk@virginia.edu
Scholarship Info
•Ruth Sacks Caplin Dance Grants available for students pursuing the Minor in Dance
Program info updated Mar 23, 12:37 AM
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tina Fey (BA '92) — SNL head writer, creator and star of 30 Rock, writer of Mean Girls
•Sarah Drew (BA '02) — Dr. April Kepner on Grey's Anatomy
•Sasheer Zamata (BA '08) — Saturday Night Live cast member, comedian and actress
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•33 credit-hour undergraduate major leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree within the College of Arts & Sciences
•Liberal arts focus — not a conservatory
•Students may participate in all Department production activities and enroll in classes even before declaring the major
DEPARTMENT LIFE
•Student organizations include Virginia Players and Virginia Dance Committee
•Historic Clothing Collection housed within the department
•Virginia Theatre Festival (VTF) affiliated with the department
RELATED PROGRAMS
•Department also offers a Minor in Dance (20 credit-hours) and a Minor in Drama (18 credit-hours)
Updated Mar 23, 12:37 AM
Academic School Information
4.32
Avg GPA (W)
17%
Admit Rate
95%
Grad Rate
17,597
Enrollment
$86,863
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$21,803
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,512
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,565
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$8,174
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,696
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,283
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,822
Family Income $110k+$35,402
