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."
Contact information
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