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Undergraduate Admissions
Unlock your passion in the Department of Theatre Arts! Our undergraduate programs welcome every student and make it easy to dive in and start creating from day one.
Become a Cardinal
We’re here to help along every stage of your journey to UofL. Whether you’re an actor, designer, playwright, technician or simply theatre-curious, you’ll find your place in our welcoming community at the Department of Theatre Arts.
- Tell us you are interested – Join UofL’s mailing list for announcements, deadlines and events.
- Visit Theatre Arts – Meet our faculty, tour the Belknap Playhouse and Thrust Theatre and catch a show.
- Apply now – Ready to join the Cardinal family? Start your application today.
Join the Theatre Arts Department
Standard UofL admissions apply – there’s no audition, portfolio or separate departmental application for our undergraduate programs. Once you’re admitted to the university, you can declare theatre arts and start creating from day one.
Affordability Matters
UofL's Cardinal Commitment Grant narrows the gap between scholarships/financial aid and the cost of attendance. Students who receive a Pell Grant, CAP Grant and KEES will have 100% of their tuition covered. Other awards range from $2,000 to $7,000. Pursue your creative dreams without the worry of mounting college debt.
Transfer Students
The Department of Theatre Arts welcomes transfer students! Work with an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences to make sure your existing credits apply to your best advantage.
To discuss transfer credit:
- Contact us at taboxoffice@louisville.edu
- Meet with our academic advisors
- Learn more about bringing credits to UofL
From Stage to Streaming Success
Ready to turn your commitment to performance, collaboration, and creative vision into professional impact? Explore Theatre Arts at the University of Louisville — home to the first and only accredited African American Theatre MFA program in the nation, where training in live performance launches careers on stage, on screen, in education, and across every industry that needs people who can communicate and connect.