Admitted students are required to submit final secondary school (high school) transcripts and/or proof of degree completion (A-Levels, WAEC, CBSE, High School Certificate, etc.) before enrolling at DePaul. An application to any of The Theatre School's BFA majors is a two-part process that involves submitting the required application materials and participating in an audition (acting major) or interview (non-acting majors.)
​Your resume can include both theatre experience and related non-theatre experience (extracurricular activities, employment, etc.) You will need to submit a resume before you are able to register for an interview.
Your writing sample should be one page long and answer both of the following questions:
What are the skills and qualities of a successful stage manager?
What is it about managing that you most enjoy?
This writing sample is specific to stage management, and therefore separate from the Common Application essay (which is optional for DePaul applicants.) Your writing sample is uploaded via your Blue Demon Domain.
​Have an official copy of your high school transcript sent to The Theatre School Admissions Office. If you have taken college credit courses you wish to have considered for transfer credit, please have your official college transcripts sent to us as well.
​An interview is required for all applicants to the BFA Sound Design Program
The portfolio must be uploaded to your Blue Demon Domain and must include a photograph (for identification purposes, need not be a professional headshot) and examples of your stage management paperwork.
Request three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your desire to attend The Theatre School, such as a teacher, director, or employer.
TOEFL - 80 on the IBT TOEFL with no subsection lower than 17 , IELTS Academic - 6.5 on the IELTS Academic, SAT - minimum evidence based reading and writing score of 550, ACT - minimum reading score of 18 and English score of 20.