PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

CSUF students have a myriad of opportunities to experience the profession in and around the university. Thirty miles east of downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood, CSUF is a warm, friendly campus nestled between the mountains and the ocean in the personable haven of Fullerton in Southern California. The Department is in close proximity to major regional theatres, and borders Southern California's Mecca of major film and television studios, over 100 producing theatres, and the nation's premiere entertainment parks (Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags, Universal Studios, etc.)

University Admissions:

• Admission Requirements
• University Admissions Deadlines
• International Admissions
• Undergraduate online application (including deadlines)
• Graduate online application (including deadlines)

Areas of Study

Download the 2011-2013 Course Catalogue for the Department of Theatre & Dance
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Applied Studies in Theatre

Specialized Studies in Theatre
Emphases in: Directing, Playwriting, Design/Technical Production

Teaching

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts

Acting

Musical Theatre

Freshmen: Introduction
Non-Orange County Freshman Special Admission Consideration auditions

Transfer Students: Introduction
Transfer Students: Juries
Transfer Students: Assessment

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

more information about dance

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts

Acting

Directing

Design and Technical Production

MFA Information
MFA Information for Directing students
MFA Intent to Apply application
MFA Frequently Asked Questions

Important Notice for Acting and Musical Theatre students:

After completing all lower division prerequisites (or the transfer equivalent*) with the required grade minimums ("C" or better in THTR 200; "B-" or better in THTR 140, 141A/B and 240A/B), all students electing either BFA concentration (Acting or Musical Theatre) must audition (jury) for formal admission to the junior level of study.  Please see the appropriate "Areas of Study" concentration-specific pages for requirements, program structure/timing, and important information for transfer students.

* Even though you have received an A.A. in theatre, this does NOT mean that you are automatically qualified to jury for a BFA program.  There are specific courses and skills required before you may jury, and your transfer college might not offer those courses and/or skills (assist.org gives General Education, not degree-specific, requirements).  While we apologize for any shortcomings in your transfer school's curriculum, we cannot make exceptions to jury requirements – you must meet all prerequisites before you may jury.  For transfer equivalency evaluation, please contact Prof. Larry Peters, Head of Theatre Undergraduate Advising.

Other links:

• Fall 2012 Admissions Check List
• President's Scholars
• Housing
• Financial Aid
• Cost of Attending