Prospective Students

​​We're very pleased that you are considering joining one of our programs.  The Department of Theatre and Dance is a growing, vibrant and passionate community of dedicated and creative individuals, with a long history.  Our graduates are engaged professionally across the nation in all manner of endeavors, and many reach out regularly to tell us of their latest accomplishments and explorations.  

If we can assist you or answer any questions, please contact us by phone at 989-774-7710 or by email at TandD@cmich.edu. 

Program information

There are many reasons that our program is attractive to students and the following links will provide you with helpful information:

• Degree programs:
• Theatre including BFA Acting and Design / Technical Theatre 
  
• BFA Music Theatre
• Dance (Minor)
• Production opportunities: University Theatre, Studio Theatre and Summer Theatre
• Career opportunities: Theatre - Dance
• Faculty and Professional Staff
  
• Explore our National alumni connection
  

Visits and Tours

• Individual visits/tours are available by appointment.  To schedule a visit, call us at 989-774-7712 or by email at noble1s@cmich.edu.
• Discovery Days
  
• Virtual Tour
  

Admission

Our Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs are competitive, requiring an audition/interview, while other theatre degrees we offer are open to any admitted CMU student.  All students will need to apply for admission to Central Michigan University.  Below are additional details.

• BFA Acting: An audition is required.  If you missed our audition days for 2020, please contact us to see if another option is available. 
• BFA Design/Technical Theatre: An interview is required.  If you missed our audition days for 2020, please contact us to see if another option is available. 
  
• BFA Music Theatre: Auditions for the Fall of 2020 have already taken place.  Please contact us to look into options for entering a related program and we can schedule an audition for the coming year.   
• BA/BS/BAA Theatre and Dance Minor: Any student in good academic standing at CMU may declare a major in Theatre and Interpretation. Majors can be signed during orientation or by a CMU advisor at any time, however, signing as a freshman is recommended.  

Scholarships

In addition to the CMU academic scholarship offerings available to new students who apply in time for consideration, the Theatre and Dance Department also offers our own scholarships.  

• Special Talent Scholarships:  Students auditioning/interviewing for a BFA program are automatically considered for these scholarships, and an audition is also held each year for students in other Theatre and Dance programs.  
  
• Donor Scholarships:  Additional scholarships are provided by individual supporters of CMU Theatre and Dance.  These scholarships are reserved for current theatre students who've demonstrated their passion, motivation, and skills through their participation in productions and related activities.