School of Drama (Professional Actor Training Program)

Below are detailed instructions for documentation required to complete the application for admission. This documentation is required for final consideration for possible admission to the School of Drama. Audition information and audition dates are listed on the School of Drama page.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (first time freshman)

  • An official copy of your high school transcript to include course names and scores for grades 9 through 12. Courses in which you are currently enrolled should be included on the transcript. See Minimum Course Requirements.
  • Home schooled applicants must provide the following:
    • Titles and course descriptions in each year of home schooling, tests used and evaluation of knowledge that applicants has completed the equivalent of the University of North Carolina’s Minimum Course Requirements.
  • Official SAT (UNCSA College Board Code #5512) or ACT (UNCSA ACT Code #3133) scores sent directly from the testing agency.
  • Two letters of recommendation (1 from an arts instructor and 1 from an academic instructor).
  • Resume (detail of artistic experience and educational objectives) to include a list of plays performed, giving the name of the role and the date and place of performance
  • 8x10 headshot or recent photo either in color or black and white with name printed on back of the photo.
  • Mandatory Information Form.

College Arts Diploma (4-year program of study requiring no academic courses)

  • An official copy of your high school transcript to include course names and scores for grades 9 through 12. Courses in which you are currently enrolled should be included on the transcript
  • Home schooled applicants must provide the following:
    • Titles and course descriptions in each year of home schooling, tests used and evaluation of knowledge that applicants has completed the equivalent of the University of North Carolina’s Minimum Course Requirements.
  • Official SAT (UNCSA College Board Code #5512) or ACT (UNCSA ACT Code #3133) scores sent directly from the testing agency.
  • Two letters of recommendation (1 from an arts instructor and 1 from an academic instructor).
  • Resume (detail of artistic experience and educational objectives) to include a list of plays performed, giving the name of the role and the date and place of performance
  • 8x10 headshot or recent photo either in color or black and white with name printed on back of the photo.
  • Mandatory Information Form.
  • *Directing Program applicants must submit a short essay detailing why the applicant wishes to pursue a directing career.

College Transfer Applicants

  • Sealed, signed or notarized official transcript from the registrar of each institution attended.  A list of courses in which you are currently enrolled should be included.
  • If course work has been completed at institutions outside of the U.S., official transcripts must be submitted and a notarized or certified English translation provided of all course work. An accredited foreign educational credential evaluation service may also be used.
  • Sealed or notarized official high school transcript showing courses and scores for grades 9 through 12. See Minimum Course Requirements.
  • Official SAT (UNCSA College Board Code #5512) or ACT (UNCSA ACT Code #3133) scores sent directly from the testing agency.
  • If your name has changed since you were enrolled please indicate the name that will appear on the transcript on the application for admission.
  • Two letters of recommendation (1 from an arts instructor and 1 from an academic instructor).
  • Resume (detail of artistic experience and educational objectives) to include a list of plays performed, giving the name of the role and the date and place of performance
  • 8x10 headshot or recent photo either in color or black and white with name printed on back of the photo.
  • Mandatory Information Form.
  • *Directing Program applicants must submit a short essay detailing why the applicant wishes to pursue a directing career.

International Applicants (first time freshman)

  • An official copy of your high school transcript to include course names and scores for grades 9 through 12. Courses in which you are currently enrolled should be included on the transcript. All transcripts must be translated into English and signed by a notarized translator.
  • TOEFL score of 550 or more (paper based) or 213 (computer based). Refer to UNCSA handbook for additional information.
  • Two letters of recommendation (1 from an arts instructor and 1 from an academic instructor).
  • Resume (detail of artistic experience and educational objectives) to include a list of plays performed, giving the name of the role and the date and place of performance
  • 8x10 headshot or recent photo either in color or black and white with name printed on back of the photo.
  • Mandatory Information Form.
  • Mandatory Questions for International Applicants.
  • Copy of current passport.
  • Copy of visa or I-20 if held at the time of application.
  • If a Permanent Resident, a copy of both sides of your permanent resident paperwork is required.

International Applicants (college transfer)

  • Sealed signed or notarized official transcript from the registrar of each institution attended.  A list of courses in which you are currently enrolled should be included. All transcripts must be translated into English and signed by a notarized translator.
  • Sealed or notarized official high school transcript. All transcripts must be translated into English and signed by a notarized translator.
  • TOEFL score of 550 or more (paper based) or 213 (computer based). Refer to UNCSA handbook for additional information.
  • Two letters of recommendation (1 from an arts instructor and 1 from an academic instructor).
  • Resume (detail of artistic experience and educational objectives) to include a list of plays performed, giving the name of the role and the date and place of performance
  • Mandatory Information Form.
  • Mandatory Questions for International Applicants.
  • *Directing Program applicants must submit a short essay detailing why the applicant wishes to pursue a directing career.
  • Copy of current passport.
  • Copy of visa or I-20 if held at the time of application.
  • If a Permanent Resident, a copy of both sides of your permanent resident paperwork is required.
 

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