MFA Acting at West Virginia University

Entry requirements

Prospective candidates for the degree of master of fine arts in theatre must have a B.A. or B.F.A. degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Ordinarily, a minimum of thirty semester hours in theatre at the undergraduate level is expected to have been completed with a grade point average of no less than 2.75; although, students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.25 to 2.75 may be admitted with probationary status. Auditions Applicants must audition/interview to gain admittance into the program. Applicants intending to specialize in acting must submit a complete resume of their acting experience, at least two letters of recommendation from acting coaches or directors, and must present an audition before at least one member of the acting faculty. Those intending to specialize in design must submit a complete portfolio of their work, a resume of their design experience, and at least two letters of recommendation from design instructors or directors. An interview with members of the design faculty is also required. M.F.A. acting students are accepted every three years and must follow the prescribed course sequence in the order that they are offered. The School of Theatre and Dance will be recruiting and auditioning the next incoming M.F.A. acting class during the 2026-27 academic year. These students will start their enrollment in Fall 2027. For further details regarding these requirements, please contact the School of Theatre & Dance, West Virginia...