KU School of the Arts | Admissions

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The School of the Arts

Admission to the School of the Arts is competitive. For Dance, please contact the dance department about required entrance auditions. A portfolio is required for admission to Visual Art. A portfolio review is required for an annual incoming freshman scholarship competition. (See department web site for details.) Film & Media Studies applicants are admitted based on successful completion of core courses. (See department web site for details.) Theatre applicants are admitted based on successful completion of core courses.

Deadlines for Admissions

Spring Entry

  • Visual Art: Oct. 1st
  • Dance: Oct. 1st
  • Theatre: Dec. 1st
  • Film & Media: Dec.1st

Fall Entry

  • Visual Art: Dec. 1st
  • Dance: Feb. 1st
  • Theatre: Apr. 1st
  • Film & Media: Apr. 1st

Summer Entry

  • Visual Art: Dec. 1st
  • Dance: Dec. 1st
  • Theatre: Apr. 1st
  • Film & Media: Apr. 1st

For application into the Graduate programs please see the departmental websites for details.


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