Undergraduate Design & Production Admissions
UNCSA offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degrees in the School of Design & Production (D&P) in several concentrations. To apply, complete the online application and upload the Required Application Materials and a digital Portfolio. Applicants must meet all required Admissions Criteria.
An interview with the faculty is required for admission. Interviews are scheduled after an application is complete. Applicants should arrive at an interview prepared to speak about their Portfolio. Admission is based on a combination of artistic and academic merits.
Application Deadlines
Current application information: The application is currently open on a rolling basis for some School of Design & Production
undergraduate programs. Applicants will be reviewed for admission until the program
is no longer able to consider additional applicants. Updates regarding a program's
application closure will be posted below.
Applicants are reviewed for admission after successful completion of the following
requirements:
- A completed application is submitted
- Application fee is paid
- Required Application Documents are uploaded (letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.)
* Updated 1/24/25: The application has closed for the Costumes Design & Technology B.F.A. concentration
* Updated 1/16/25: The application has closed for the Lighting, Sound Design and Stage Management B.F.A.
concentrations
The 2025-26 applications deadlines:
- Friday, November 1, 2024 (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST)
Required Interview
Admissions contacts candidates to schedule an interview on a "first to apply, first to schedule" basis. There are a limited number of interview slots per date. It is recommended that applicants have availability on multiple dates.
Off-campus Opportunities
Representatives from Design & Production are available to speak with interested candidates at industry events and in select cities. An off-campus meeting provides the opportunity to learn more about the school or get feedback on a portfolio. Candidates with complete applications may contact Admissions to inquire if an official interview could be scheduled at a location listed below.
| Location | Dates and Times | City and State |
|---|---|---|
|
Hotel Burbank |
October 5-6, 2024
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
Ripley Grier Studios |
October 5 - 6, 2024
|
New York City, NY |
| IAAPA (opens in new tab) | November 18-21, 2024 | Orlando, FL |
| USITT (opens in new tab) |
March 5-8, 2025 | Columbus, OH |
| SETC (opens in new tab) | March 19-23, 2025 | Baltimore, MD |
|
June 22-27, 2025 |
Bloomington, IN |