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Acting

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  • Deadlines

    Fall Application Audition Submission Early Action and Spring
    December 23, 2025 January 1, 2026 Not Available

    Callbacks are offered on a rolling basis—the sooner you submit your materials, the better.

Admission to the BFA Acting program is highly competitive and based on a required audition process conducted by the Acting Faculty and a review of the student’s overall application by Admissions staff. Only exceptionally talented actors who can demonstrate talent, creativity, and commitment will be offered admission.

Application Requirements

Pre-Screen / Portfolio Requirements   

Mandatory Requirements

All applicants to the acting program must submit the following to be considered for an acting program in-person callback appointment.

All materials must be submitted via the Admissions Portal no later than January 1, 2026

The Process

If selected for an in-person callback, students will be notified no later than the week of January 19. We encourage students to complete the requirements as soon as possible.

Callbacks will take place in person both on campus and off campus. Please note that we will be accepting first time walk-in auditions during our dates in New York City*.


Acting audition times are set for Eastern Standard Time. For those in another time zone please plan accordingly.

Callbacks

If you receive an invitation for a callback, be prepared to work on your audition pieces with your auditors. This callback will last approximately 15 minutes, and will be a work session - hopefully fun!

On-Campus Callbacks:
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Dance Building


Off-Campus Callbacks: 

  • New York, NY: *
    Saturday, January 24th, 2026 and Sunday, January 25th, 2026 
    Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue, 16th floor

More Information

Visit the Acting BFA program to get answers to the most frequently asked questions.

For additional information about the acting BFA program, visit Conservatory of Theatre Arts.

Final decisions will be granted on a rolling basis beginning in mid-March. 

Bonus Material: Audition Insight

Liam Joynt, co-chair of the Acting BFA program, spoke with Charlie Murphy, host of the Mapping the College Audition podcast, and shared insight into the program, the college, and the audition process. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts.