BA Theatre at George Washington University

Programme overview

Immerse yourself in the study and art of making theatre. Our Bachelor of Arts in Theatre major builds on a broad-based liberal arts education. The major provides an education that explores all aspects of the field from acting, to design, and management. Our expansive courses provide a range of foundational and advanced study in both theory and practice that help students understand and perform each part of a successful collaborative production. Building on this foundation, students hone their primary interest in theatre.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Theatre and Dance | Duration: 6 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

3 credits (one course) in design/technical theatre courses selected from the following*: 15 additional credits (roughly five courses) in the theatre area selected from the following in consultation with the advisor*: *The same course cannot be used to satisfy both the design/technical theatre course and theatre area course requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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