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Acting (MFA in Theatre Arts)
The MFA in Theatre Arts with a focus in Acting is awarded by the Graduate College with instruction in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

UI General Catalog Description

Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the UI General Catalog for departmental requirements).

Estimated costs of attendance
Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.

Estimated Costs of Attendance
Financial Assistance for Theatre Arts Students

Application deadlines
This program accepts new students every three years. The next admission cycle will begin with applicants for Fall Semester 2012.

  • Fall semester—February 13
  • Spring semester—not offered
  • Summer session—not offered

Application procedures
For this degree program, send some application materials to the Theatre Arts Department and some to the Office of Admissions, which handles Graduate College applications. Mailing addresses are lower on this page.

Materials to send to the Theatre Arts Department:

  • Your official academic records/transcripts (current and former UI students do not need to provide UI transcripts)
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation*
  • A résumé
  • A written statement explaining why you are seeking the MFA in acting at Iowa
  • A Personal Interview and Audition
  • A current headshot photo

Materials to send to Admissions:

  • A second set of your official academic records/transcripts (current and former UI students do not need to provide UI transcripts)
  • International students may also be required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to comply with the university's English Language Proficiency Requirements.
  • Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.

Apply
If you Apply Online, the $60 application fee ($100 for international students) is payable by Discover, MasterCard, or Visa.
If you cannot pay by credit card, you may Download and Print an Application* and pay the fee by check or money order in U.S. currency made payable to "The University of Iowa."

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