Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
(B.A. or B.F.A. in Theatre at Wayne State University)
- 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 - Theatre Audition and Visit Day Application
- 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 |
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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
(M.A. or M.F.A. in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne State University)
1. Apply to Wayne State University online - Wayne State University Graduate Online Application
- Submit your completed application, official transcripts, and application fee as directed.
2. Audition/Interview for Department of Theatre and Dance
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
Application Deadlines
Your Wayne State University application deadline will vary depending on which semester you plan to start classes:
- Fall (September-December) August 1
- Winter (January-April) December 1
- Spring/summer (May-August) April 1