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Undergraduate admissions

We’re excited you’re taking the first step toward becoming part of University Theatre at YSU!

Step 1: Apply to YSU

Before auditioning for acceptance into University Theatre, you must be admitted to YSU. Be sure to provide all required support materials for your YSU application, including an official high school transcript. If you have questions about the YSU application process, contact the YSU Office of Admissions.

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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 you wish to pursue, visit that area’s audition page. Complete an audition as applicable to your program.

Find out more about audition requirements

 

Are you applying as an international student?

The YSU International Programs Office has detailed information to help you apply to YSU successfully as a first-time or transfer student, including deadlines for submitting supporting documentation.

Note that YSU has test-optional admissions for most students.

 

 

Are you a transfer student or current Theatre student?

Would you like to transfer from another institution or another program at YSU? Are you a current theatre student and want to change the theatre degree you’re currently pursuing? Or, are you interested in adding a second theatre major? We can help you with those transitions.

 

 

Frequently asked questions

 

If you're 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're 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.
Domestic 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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