Thank you for your interest in the graduate Theatre School. Please read through the instructions below before filling out the online application.
New students are admitted only at the beginning of the autumn quarter of each year and must enroll full time.
Application Deadline
Two weeks prior to your audition or your interview date or January 15, whichever date is earlier. For acting and directing applicants, it is the applicant's responsibility to contact The Theatre School's Admission Office to reserve an audition date. For arts leadership applicants, interviews are by invitation and are completed in February. All decisions are rendered and communicated in March.
Application Fee
An application fee of $50.00 is required. Checks should be payable to "DePaul University." Be sure to write your name and your social security number on the check. When it arrives at DePaul, we will match it up with your application. You should send in your application fee to The Theatre School's Admission Office as soon as possible after submitting the application on line.
Transcripts
You must arrange to have an official copy of your academic transcripts from every college or university you've attended sent to:
The Theatre School Admission Office
DePaul University
2135 N. Kenmore Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Application Materials
A completed Theatre School application includes:
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Department Office
If you have any questions about the program or about the status of your application, please call The Theatre School's Admissions Office at (773) 325-7999. Outside Illinois call (800) 4-DEPAUL, extension 57999. Necessary supporting documents and application fees should be sent to the address below. Be sure the applicant's name and social security number are noted.
The Theatre School Admissions Office
DePaul University
2135 N. Kenmore Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614
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For More Information
Contact the Theatre School at DePaul University's Admission Office:
1. On-line: Complete the Contact Us form
2. E-mail: Send an e-mail message to theatreadmissions@depaul.edu.
3. Call: (773) 325-7999 or 800-4-DEPAUL, extension 7999