Before an audition may be scheduled, your completed Youngstown State University application must be on file.
 

Schedule your audition

Once your YSU application is on file, you may schedule your audition date. If you need special accommodations, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions + Recruitment.
 
You’ll receive the schedule and details regarding your audition via email at least 30 days prior to your selected audition date. Your audition(s) will be scheduled between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Please wait to make travel plans until after you receive official confirmation of your audition date and time.
 
For detailed information about your specific audition requirements, visit your area’s page.

If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled audition days, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions + Recruitment at cliffecollege@ysu.edu or call 330.941.2346 to receive information about the virtual or recorded audition processes.

If you are unable to audition on one of the scheduled audition days, or if you have other considerations and wish to schedule a virtual audition or submit a recorded audition, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions + Recruitment at cliffecollege@ysu.edu or call 330.941.2346 to receive information about the virtual or recorded admissions processes.

Theatre scholarships are awarded based on your academic achievements as well as theatrical talent and level of accomplishment as demonstrated in your audition. All students admitted to the B.F.A. in Theatre (Acting) and the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre are automatically considered for a Theatre Talent Scholarship. These artist merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of your current strengths and potential for growth. Students admitted to the B.F.A in Theatre Technical Design and the B.A. in Theatre (Film Studies), will be evaluated for scholarship consideration based on academic merit.

You should expect an admission decision from us no later than two weeks after your audition.
Domestic Undergraduate Orientation Registration information may be found here.
International Orientation Registration information may be found here.
 
If you have questions, please contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions + Recruitment.

It is possible for students to be admitted for the spring semester admission.  If you are interested, please contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions + Recruitment.