Admission to Central Washington University's Department of Theatre Arts BFA program is based on talent, academic achievements, commitment to the craft of theatre as a career, and the potential for success in a professional theatre career.
No audition is required for admission to the BA Theatre Studies degree.

The BFA programs are considered "Non-Cut Programs with Progressive Evaluation."

Full consideration for Fall 2023 admission and scholarships require your online BFA application be submitted

by March 15th for Musical Theatre, Performance, and Design and Production. The Acceptd site for applicant online submissions for Musical Theatre and Design and Production will open on November 1st 2022.

Each BFA program will admit 12-14 students for the next academic year. Late applications will continue to be accepted until all program spaces have been filled.

The Application Process

for

BFA, THEATRE EDUCATION

1. Apply​ to Central Washington University through the Office of Admissions, or be a continuing CWU undergraduate student. When new students apply please chose the "pre-major" for musical theatre, or "pre-major' for acting dependent on the program you are applying for; pre-majors will automatically turn into majors upon acceptance through Acceptd.

2. Upload all materials appropriate to your area of focus, as outlined on our online submission site. The screening of applications will begin as applications are received and will continue until spaces are filled.

   Applications will require personal material such as resume, headshot, essay, and video describing your work.

3. Schedule a MANDATORY ONLINE MEETING with the department chair, Christina Barrigan. Schedule Meeting Now

The Application Process

for
BFA, MUSICAL THEATRE
BFA, PERFORMANCE
 

1. Apply to Central Washington University through the Office of Admissions, or be a continuing CWU undergraduate student.

2. Upload all materials appropriate to your area of focus, as outlined on our online submission site. The screening will begin as applications are received, and will continue until spaces are filled.

Applications will require the following two documents along with your personal material such as resume, headshot, recommendations, and videos of your work.

• CWU THEATRE BFA APPLICATION FORM
• CWU THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP FORM

3. CWU faculty will review your completed application.

4. Submit the FAFSA Application.

5. Schedule a MANDATORY ONLINE MEETING with the department chair, Christina Barrigan. Schedule Meeting Now

The Application Process

for
BFA, DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

1. Apply to Central Washington University through the Office of Admissions, or be a continuing CWU undergraduate student.

2. Email Materials including your resume and portfolio specific to your area of design. The screening will begin as applications are received, and will continue until spaces are filled.

Applications will require the following two documents along with your personal material such as resume, headshot, recommendations, and videos of your work.

• CWU THEATRE BFA APPLICATION FORM
• CWU THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP FORM

3. CWU faculty will review your completed application.

4. Personal telephone/Skype interviews will be arranged with semifinalist candidates as needed.

5. On-campus auditions, if required, will be arranged in early March for final round auditions. You will receive confirmation of your date and time by email.

6. Submit the FAFSA Application.

7. Schedule a MANDATORY ONLINE MEETING with the department chair, Christina Barrigan. Schedule Meeting Now

If you have any questions about this process please contact us at theatre@cwu.edu