MFA Admission Requirements

Master of Fine Arts in Dance Regular Admission 

The following are required at the time of application: 

1. Completed application for admission and $25 nonrefundable application fee. 

2. Submit official transcripts from any college or university attended (undergraduate degree in dance or related area with a min. 2.8 GPA overall and a min. 3.0 GPA in Dance studies). 

3. 300-500-word letter of intent to articulating interest in graduate dance studies, including an example of incorporation Christian faith in a dance context. 

4. Two letters of recommendation (one academic and one dance-related). 

5. A professional resume (a minimum of 2 years of field-related experience is preferred). 

6. A writing sample (no more than 15 pages) which demonstrates analytical and verbal ability, preferably related to the field of dance. 

7. A choreographic and/or performance sample from the last five years, 10-15 minutes, via hyperlinks from YouTube or Vimeo. 

8. Personal interview with the chair of the dance department and the director of MFA in Dance program. 

9. Audition in person for the chair of the dance department and dance faculty for admission to the program.