Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
- Apply to Wayne State University online - Wayne State University Online Application
- Submit your completed application, official transcripts, and application fee as directed.
- Audition/Interview for the Department of Theatre and Dance - Audition and Visit Days
- To major in programs offered by the Department of Theatre and Dance, you must be accepted as a regular student by the university and also be accepted into the Department of Theatre and Dance through a successful audition.
- Register for one of our upcoming auditions
- During your audition/interview, you will be assessed for technique level placement. Upon acceptance, your faculty advisor will use the technique placement results when advising you about the appropriate courses for the school year.
| Semester | Domestic students | Canadian and international students |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (September-December) | Apply by August 1 | Apply by July 1 |
| Winter (January-April) | Apply by December 1 | Apply by November 1 |
| Spring/Summer (Spring begins in May; Summer in June) | Apply by April 1 | Apply by March 1 |
Graduate Admissions
- Apply to Wayne State University online - Wayne State University Graduate Online Application
- Interview for the Department of Theatre and Dance - An interview (in-person or video conference call) will be required for selected applicants.
To set up an audition/interview or for more information about applying to the M.A. program, call (313) 577-3508 or email jchavez@wayne.edu.
Deadline for applications is generally mid-January and admission decisions are usually made by mid-March. Applications are accepted, however, until all openings are filled.
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Admission to any graduate-level degree program in the Department of Theatre and Dance is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School. https://wayne.edu/admissions/graduate/
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Applicants must have at least a 3.0 ('B') grade point average in their undergraduate degree.
- A minimum of fifteen credits in the area of specialization is preferred.
| Semester | Domestic students | Canadian and international students |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (begins in August) | Apply by June 1 | Apply by May 1 |
| Winter (begins in January) | Apply by October 1 | Apply by September 1 |
| Spring/Summer (Spring begins in May; Summer in June) | Apply by February 1 | Apply by January 1 |
International students:
Most international students are required to pass the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). For more information about requirements for international students, go to The Office of International Students and Scholars or direct your questions to:
Office of International Students and Scholars
416 Welcome Center
42 W. Warren
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-577-3422 Fax: 313-577-2962
Deadline for applications is generally mid-January and admission decisions are usually made by mid-March.
Applications are accepted, however, until all openings are filled.
High School Dual Enrollment
The Concurrent Admission/High School Dual Enrollment Program allows you to supplement your education by pursuing college coursework while you're still in high school. Visit the Dual enrollment page for more information.