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International Admissions

International admissions

We’re excited you’re interested in becoming part of University Theatre!

Step 1: Apply to the YSU

Before auditioning for acceptance into University Theatre, you must be admitted to YSU. 

You will apply to YSU through the International Programs Office (IPO). Be sure to provide IPO with all required support materials for your YSU application. Detailed information about your documentation requirements may be found here. If you have questions about the application process, contact the IPO office.

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Step 2: Apply to University Theatre 

Admission to the B.F.A. in Theatre (Acting) and B.F.A. in Musical Theatre requires an audition.

Admission to the B.F.A. in Theatre Technical Design and B.A. in Theatre Studies (Film/Video Track) does not require an audition.

Schedule your University Theatre audition

Auditions will be accepted after February 21, but those completed by February 21 will receive full consideration for a University Theatre Talent Scholarship.

If you have questions about University Theatre requirements or scheduling your audition, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions + Recruitment

 

Step 3: Prepare for and complete your audition 

For information about the audition process for the program in which you wish to enroll, visit that area’s audition page. Complete an audition as applicable to your program.

 

 

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Frequently asked questions

 

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

If you are unable to audition on one of the scheduled audition days, wish to schedule a virtual audition, or submit a recorded audition, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions and 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.
International Undergraduate Orientation Registration information may be found here. If you have questions, please contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment.

Assignment of students to applied voice teachers is made by the department chair in consultation with the area coordinator and applied instructor. Requests for a change of teacher should be addressed to the Director in writing. To the extent possible, a student's choice of applied teacher will be taken into consideration, but the final assignment resides with the Director. 

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 and Recruitment.

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