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Teacher PrepSecondary EducationLicensure

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Teacher PrepSecondary EducationLicensure

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BFA Theatre Education

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Teacher PrepSecondary EducationLicensure

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BA Theatre Arts

General

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Arts

Acting

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre Arts

Technical Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

Dance Film and Technology

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

Dance Performance and Choreography

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

Education

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Studio Management

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BFA Theatre Education

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Teacher PrepSecondary EducationLicensure

Training

•137-138 credit BFA curriculum combines theatre core, Theatre concentration coursework, pre-education core classes, and School of Education coursework

•Focuses on all aspects of theatre with an education emphasis

•Conservatory-style theatre production training is paired with theatre history, literature, criticism, and play reading

Degree Flexibility

•Designed for students pursuing theatre teaching careers

•Leads toward teacher licensure for middle school or high school theatre in Oregon

•Fourth-year School of Education sequence includes clinical experiences

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,633

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,883

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,654

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,237

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•137-138 credit BFA curriculum combines theatre core, Theatre concentration coursework, pre-education core classes, and School of Education coursework

•Focuses on all aspects of theatre with an education emphasis

•Conservatory-style theatre production training is paired with theatre history, literature, criticism, and play reading

Degree Flexibility

•Designed for students pursuing theatre teaching careers

•Leads toward teacher licensure for middle school or high school theatre in Oregon

•Fourth-year School of Education sequence includes clinical experiences

Program Highlights

Training

•137-138 credit BFA curriculum combines theatre core, Theatre concentration coursework, pre-education core classes, and School of Education coursework

•Focuses on all aspects of theatre with an education emphasis

•Conservatory-style theatre production training is paired with theatre history, literature, criticism, and play reading

Degree Flexibility

•Designed for students pursuing theatre teaching careers

•Leads toward teacher licensure for middle school or high school theatre in Oregon

•Fourth-year School of Education sequence includes clinical experiences

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early Action DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Priority Decision DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Interview Requirements

Questionnaire (Required)

•BFA Application questionnaire/form

Statement (Required)

•Letter of intent highlighting previous theatre experience and plans for future development

Resume (Required)

•Current theatre resume

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to Western Oregon University through Common App or the WOU admission application

•Applying for admission is free and does not require a waiver

•New/potential BFA students must be formally accepted to WOU before the BFA interview

•Submit BFA application materials by email to Professor Michael Phillips

•WOU offers rolling admission; apply early for scholarship eligibility

Important Notes

•Complete the WOU General Scholarship Application in Scholarship Universe for theatre scholarship consideration

•WOU Portal username and password are required

•General Scholarship Applications generally end on March 1

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No prescreen or university-admission audition is required

•Admission into the BFA Theatre Education program is by interview only after WOU acceptance

•Existing WOU students and new/potential students may interview for BFA entrance

•Private interviews are scheduled as application materials are received

•Students may use the interview for scholarship consideration after completing WOU's General Scholarship Application

Contact

•Submit BFA materials and interview questions to Professor Michael Phillips (phillipm@wou.edu)

Scholarship Info

Theatre Laurel Scholarship

•Interview may also serve as scholarship consideration

•Complete General Scholarship Application at WOU Scholarship Universe

•Scholarship application deadline: March 1

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,633

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,883

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,654

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,237

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•137-138 credit BFA curriculum combines theatre core, Theatre concentration coursework, pre-education core classes, and School of Education coursework

•Focuses on all aspects of theatre with an education emphasis

•Conservatory-style theatre production training is paired with theatre history, literature, criticism, and play reading

Degree Flexibility

•Designed for students pursuing theatre teaching careers

•Leads toward teacher licensure for middle school or high school theatre in Oregon

•Fourth-year School of Education sequence includes clinical experiences

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