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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BA Stage and Screen

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Theatre

Acting for Stage and Screen

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BFA Theatre

Entertainment Design and Technology

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 Students

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BA Stage and Screen

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 Students

Professional Development

•Internships and professional production experience from first semester

•Coursework includes Film Studies, Motion Picture Histories, Acting for the Camera, Lighting Technology, Voice and Articulation

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible, interdisciplinary degree for exploring multiple theatre and film areas

•Combines Stage & Screen core courses with liberal studies

•Ideal for students not looking to specialize in one discipline

Value

•John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center

•NC Promise tuition: in-state $500/semester, out-of-state $2,500/semester

•Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains campus setting

School Info

Snapshot

3.43

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

60%

Grad Rate

10K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$4,598

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,598

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,907

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,315

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Professional Development

•Internships and professional production experience from first semester

•Coursework includes Film Studies, Motion Picture Histories, Acting for the Camera, Lighting Technology, Voice and Articulation

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible, interdisciplinary degree for exploring multiple theatre and film areas

•Combines Stage & Screen core courses with liberal studies

•Ideal for students not looking to specialize in one discipline

Value

•John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center

•NC Promise tuition: in-state $500/semester, out-of-state $2,500/semester

•Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains campus setting

Program Highlights

Professional Development

•Internships and professional production experience from first semester

•Coursework includes Film Studies, Motion Picture Histories, Acting for the Camera, Lighting Technology, Voice and Articulation

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible, interdisciplinary degree for exploring multiple theatre and film areas

•Combines Stage & Screen core courses with liberal studies

•Ideal for students not looking to specialize in one discipline

Value

•John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center

•NC Promise tuition: in-state $500/semester, out-of-state $2,500/semester

•Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains campus setting

Key Info

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Fee

$65Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2025

PriorityJan 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Auditions

Live Audition (WCU Campus)Nov 8, 2025

Zoom AuditionJan 24, 2026

Live Audition (WCU Campus)Feb 28, 2026

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Monologues

Requirements

•One monologue from a published play, 60-90 seconds

•Monologue is optional for BA applicants

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit audition via Acceptd

Eligibility

•Applicants may audition up to three times

•Changes to audition materials must be emailed at least 48 hours before audition

•Complete WCU application by February 1 for scholarship consideration

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Approximately 10 students admitted per year

•Admission to WCU does not guarantee admission to Stage & Screen

•Notification within 14 days of interview via email

•Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA required

Audition Expectations

•Live on-campus or via Zoom

•Submit creative work (writing, design, performance) with your application

•Be ready to discuss your creative process during the interview

•First come, first served scheduling

Contact

•sas@email.wcu.edu

Scholarship Info

Stage & Screen Scholarships

•All auditioning/interviewing freshmen automatically considered

•Must complete WCU scholarship application by February 1

•Must be accepted into both WCU and School of Stage & Screen

School Info

Snapshot

3.43

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

60%

Grad Rate

10K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$4,598

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,598

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,907

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,315

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Professional Development

•Internships and professional production experience from first semester

•Coursework includes Film Studies, Motion Picture Histories, Acting for the Camera, Lighting Technology, Voice and Articulation

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible, interdisciplinary degree for exploring multiple theatre and film areas

•Combines Stage & Screen core courses with liberal studies

•Ideal for students not looking to specialize in one discipline

Value

•John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center

•NC Promise tuition: in-state $500/semester, out-of-state $2,500/semester

•Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains campus setting

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM