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interview; (2) the student’s previous coursework in theatre, particularly in the area of special interest; (3) the student’s previous involvement in production experience; and (4) letters of recommendation from former theatre arts instructors and/or directors. Even if admitted to an advanced standing, the student will be required to remedy any Admission to the BFA Performance, Musical Theatre and the Design and Technical Production programs are based on successful admittance to the University of Memphis. previous course deficiencies. In addition, entrance to the Musical Theatre program is through audition. The entrance auditions are offered in the Spring and are available to incoming freshmen and transfers as well as current U of M students. The audition is comprehensive and evaluates students’ abilities to sing, act and dance. Space is limited and will be given to students, based on the auditions, who best exhibit potential for development in the field. Transfer of Credit: In certain cases, students may be admitted to an advanced level of the BFA program. Such admission will be based upon: (1) an audition and
f i nanc i al a i d Your investment of time, energy and money into your college education returns much more than a degree. It provides you with a set of opportunities, friendships, experiences and professional relationships that will help shape your life. We believe that students should choose a school that offers the best educational fit in the combination of faculty, curriculum and environment for their individual goals. The University of Memphis and the Department of Theatre & Dance, along with generous community supporters, provide a wide array of financial assistance to help students meet the financial responsibility of receiving a University of Memphis education.
Admission to the BFA curriculum does not imply your permanent tenure in the program. After admission, you are expected to audition and interview on an annual or, in some cases, semester basis. It is at this time that the BFA committee will evaluate your artistic growth, the development of your technical facilities, and your continuing commitment to creative excellence in the area of design and technical production, performance or musical theatre. Permission to continue in the program will be based upon this evaluation. For more information, visit memphis.edu/theatre.
Two types of financial assistance are available at the University of Memphis: scholarships based on either academic or performance excellence, and needbased assistance.
Applicants are automatically considered for scholarships that range from several thousand dollars a year to full tuition, and generous support from local donors ensures that several major awards are available each year.
Scholarships are available from both the University and the Department of Theatre & Dance. Generally, University scholarship support is provided based on academic potential as demonstrated in a student’s admission application. For more information, visit memphis.edu/scholarships.
In addition to scholarships, all students are encouraged to apply for need-based aid through the University. Through the need-based program, other funding in the form of state or federal grant (freemoney) programs and federal student-loan programs may be available to students based on their specific financial circumstances. For more information, visit memphis.edu/financialaid.
The Department of Theatre & Dance offers competitive performance scholarships based on students’ auditions.