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BA Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies

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Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA program — not a conservatory BFA

12-course major: 2 prerequisites + 10 term courses across 4 domains (Artistic Practice, Histories, Performance Theory, Interarts) plus a related elective and senior requirement

Performance & Productions

TDPS Production Season with curricular productions (designed, stage managed, staffed by undergrads)

Dozens of extracurricular shows per semester

Yale Playwrights Festival and Yale Dance Lab

Students may perform in Yale Cabaret and occasionally DGSD/Yale Rep productions

Yale Dramat partnership with professional designers

Professional Development

Shen Curriculum for Musical Theater (skill-based study + history/analysis, "Fridays at Five" master class series)

Dance Studies program with studio and seminar courses

Performance Studies Working Group and Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (CCAM)

Degree Flexibility

More than 1/3 of majors double-major in other disciplines

Many courses satisfy multiple domains — students choose which domain a course counts toward

Preparation for graduate school or professional careers

School Info

Snapshot

4.17

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

96%

Grad Rate

6.8K

Enrollment

$101K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$72,500

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,777

After aid

Coa · finaid.yale.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA program — not a conservatory BFA

12-course major: 2 prerequisites + 10 term courses across 4 domains (Artistic Practice, Histories, Performance Theory, Interarts) plus a related elective and senior requirement

Performance & Productions

TDPS Production Season with curricular productions (designed, stage managed, staffed by undergrads)

Dozens of extracurricular shows per semester

Yale Playwrights Festival and Yale Dance Lab

Students may perform in Yale Cabaret and occasionally DGSD/Yale Rep productions

Yale Dramat partnership with professional designers

Professional Development

Shen Curriculum for Musical Theater (skill-based study + history/analysis, "Fridays at Five" master class series)

Dance Studies program with studio and seminar courses

Performance Studies Working Group and Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (CCAM)

Degree Flexibility

More than 1/3 of majors double-major in other disciplines

Many courses satisfy multiple domains — students choose which domain a course counts toward

Preparation for graduate school or professional careers

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA program — not a conservatory BFA

12-course major: 2 prerequisites + 10 term courses across 4 domains (Artistic Practice, Histories, Performance Theory, Interarts) plus a related elective and senior requirement

Performance & Productions

TDPS Production Season with curricular productions (designed, stage managed, staffed by undergrads)

Dozens of extracurricular shows per semester

Yale Playwrights Festival and Yale Dance Lab

Students may perform in Yale Cabaret and occasionally DGSD/Yale Rep productions

Yale Dramat partnership with professional designers

Professional Development

Shen Curriculum for Musical Theater (skill-based study + history/analysis, "Fridays at Five" master class series)

Dance Studies program with studio and seminar courses

Performance Studies Working Group and Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (CCAM)

Degree Flexibility

More than 1/3 of majors double-major in other disciplines

Many courses satisfy multiple domains — students choose which domain a course counts toward

Preparation for graduate school or professional careers

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

Yale University Application Fee

$80

Deadline

Restrictive Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 2, 2027

Timelines · admissions.yale.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

TDPS 1000: Collaboration (formerly THST 110)

TDPS 1001: Modes of Performance (formerly THST 111)

Both taken as a two-semester sequence, typically freshman year

Term courses may be taken concurrently with prerequisites

Important Notes

This is an academic liberal arts BA — not a conservatory BFA program

Yale does not offer an undergraduate BFA in Acting

Over one-third of TDPS majors double-major in other disciplines

Applicants may submit supplemental dance, music, film, or visual art materials through the application but should focus energy on required documents

Transfer Pathway

Yale College transfer admits can receive up to 18 Yale course credits and enter with sophomore or junior standing. TDPS lets outside college or approved study-abroad credit count toward major requirements with DUS approval.

Transfer Eligibility · admissions.yale.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Students apply to Yale College, not directly to TDPS

Once admitted to Yale, students may meet the department at Bulldog Days or a TDPS Information Session

Declare TDPS major after enrollment (typically sophomore year)

No audition, interview, or supplemental materials needed — no performance reels accepted

Admission is based on Yale's holistic academic review

School Info

Snapshot

4.17

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

96%

Grad Rate

6.8K

Enrollment

$101K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$72,500

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,777

After aid

Coa · finaid.yale.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA program — not a conservatory BFA

12-course major: 2 prerequisites + 10 term courses across 4 domains (Artistic Practice, Histories, Performance Theory, Interarts) plus a related elective and senior requirement

Performance & Productions

TDPS Production Season with curricular productions (designed, stage managed, staffed by undergrads)

Dozens of extracurricular shows per semester

Yale Playwrights Festival and Yale Dance Lab

Students may perform in Yale Cabaret and occasionally DGSD/Yale Rep productions

Yale Dramat partnership with professional designers

Professional Development

Shen Curriculum for Musical Theater (skill-based study + history/analysis, "Fridays at Five" master class series)

Dance Studies program with studio and seminar courses

Performance Studies Working Group and Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (CCAM)

Degree Flexibility

More than 1/3 of majors double-major in other disciplines

Many courses satisfy multiple domains — students choose which domain a course counts toward

Preparation for graduate school or professional careers

Updated 4d ago

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