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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
TEACHER LICENSURE
•Leads to licensure to teach theatre at middle school and high school level
•Rigorous 136-credit pre-professional program
•Fourth-year immersion in the School of Education with clinical experiences
CONSERVATORY-STYLE TRAINING
•Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, all technical areas, and history
•Stage speech and dialects coursework
•Three full design courses: costume, scenic, and lighting
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
PriorityJan 15, 2026
Rolling
Interview Requirements
BFA APPLICATION FORM (required)
•Available from the Theatre Department website
LETTER OF INTENT (required)
•Highlights of previous theatre experience
•Plans for future development
RESUME (required)
•Sample resume format available from department
Good to Know
PROGRAM STATUS
•This program is not currently accepting new students
APPLICATION MATERIALS
•BFA Application form (available from department)
•Letter of intent highlighting previous theatre experience and future plans
•Resume submitted via email to Professor Michael Phillips
SCHOLARSHIP
•Interview may also serve for scholarship consideration
•General Scholarship Application deadline: March 1
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•Admission by application and interview only
•Must be formally accepted to Western Oregon University before interviewing
•Private interviews scheduled as application materials are received
•Both existing WOU students and new/potential students may interview
CONTACT
•Professor Michael Phillips (phillipm@wou.edu)
•Submit all application materials via email
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
Program info updated 5d ago
TEACHER LICENSURE
•Leads to licensure to teach theatre at middle school and high school level
•Rigorous 136-credit pre-professional program
•Fourth-year immersion in the School of Education with clinical experiences
CONSERVATORY-STYLE TRAINING
•Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, all technical areas, and history
•Stage speech and dialects coursework
•Three full design courses: costume, scenic, and lighting
Updated 5d ago
Academic School Information
3.30
Avg GPA (W)
98%
Admit Rate
46%
Grad Rate
3,103
Enrollment
$51,815
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,879
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,534
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,237
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$15,575
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,585
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,151
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,974
Family Income $110k+$20,243
