BA/BS Theater Arts at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The Department of Theatre Arts combines a broad liberal arts education with practical experience through University Theatre productions and studio coursework. Create purposeful works of art and use your voice to change the world. With outstanding facilities, knowledgeable faculty members, and a supportive theater community, the University of Oregon’s Department of Theatre Arts provides everything you need to hone your craft and achieve your goals. You’ll be given the opportunity to write, direct, and manage your own performances through classes and the Pocket Playhouse, a fully operational theater for undergraduates.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Theater Arts | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Production assignments are 1–4 credits each and are arranged individually between the student and faculty member overseeing the area of interest. With the consent of an advisor, a student may substitute a course in another department for one of these courses, selected from a list approved by the theater arts faculty.

Career pathways

You’ll be given the opportunity to write, direct, and manage your own performances through classes and the Pocket Playhouse, a fully operational theater for undergraduates.

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Application information

International applicants: USD 34,581 a year (2026-27). International undergraduate tuition only for 2026-27, stated as tuition based on 12 credits per term at fall 2026 nonresident rates for the nine-month academic year; excludes fees ($3,449 stated separately), housing, health insurance and living costs. Thi Source

Entry terms: Fall (main intake, classes begin September 28, 2026), Winter, Spring and Summer. Some programmes may not offer mid-year admission.

Domestic first-year, Fall term: Early Action (non-binding) deadline November 1, with supporting documents due November 15; Regular Decision deadline January 15, with supporting documents due February 15. Early Action decisions are issued by January 5 and Regular Decision decisions by April 1. First-year applications for Fall open August 1 of the previous year. Applications are made through the Common Application or the Oregon Application, which receive the same consideration.

Domestic first-year mid-year entry: Winter deadline October 15, Spring deadline February 1, Summer deadline March 1; applications open August 1.

Transfer students: Fall priority deadline March 15 (supporting documents April 1) and regular deadline June 1 (documents June 30), with applications opening December 1; Winter deadline November 15 (opens August 1); Spring deadline February 1 (opens October 1). Transfer applicants apply through the Oregon Application or the Common Application.

International first-year Fall: Early Action November 1 and Regular January 15 (supporting documents February 15); international transfer Fall: Early Action March 15 and Regular Decision May 15; Winter October 15, Spring February 1, Summer March 1; rolling applications accepted until July 15 for Fall. The application fee is $75 (non-refundable) through the Oregon Application or Common Application. SAT/ACT results are not required for international students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uoregon.edu/apply

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