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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.

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 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 2012.

  • Fall Semester 2010—not offered (the next acceptance cycle will begin with applicants for Fall 2012)
  • Spring semester—not offered
  • Summer session—not offered

Application procedures
For this degree program, you will send some application materials to your academic department and some to the Office of Admissions, which handles Graduate College applications. Mailing addresses are at the end of this page.

Materials to send to the department:

  • Your official academic records/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 headshot photo

Materials to send to Admissions:

  • A second set of your official academic records/transcripts
  • International students must send their official TOEFL scores from Educational Testing Service (the University's institutional code is 6681).
  • Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.

Apply
If you Apply Online, the $60 application fee ($85 for international students; $100 for international students applying for Summer Session 2010 and beyond) is payable by 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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