Admissions: Theatre Production (BFA)

STEP 1: Apply to the University of Florida

DEADLINES FOR GENERAL UF APPLICATIONS:

Early Action: November 1, 2025

Regular Decision: January 15, 2026

Please apply as soon as possible. With such a large number of students applying each year very few applying after November 1st are admitted.

Freshman Admission Information & Application

Transfer Admission Information & Application

STEP 2: Important Dates and Deadlines for BFA Theatre Production Program

You MUST submit all required materials before an interview will be scheduled. At the end of submitting your materials, you will be asked for interview availability. Interviews will be scheduled via email upon completion of application.

All dates/deadlines posted apply to incoming Freshman applicants, Transfer applicants, and current UF students.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

Spring Prescreen Submissions (Fall Interviews Only): January 5, 2026 at 11:59pm

INTERVIEW DATES:

Spring Interview (in person): Saturday, January 17, 2026

Please note that materials are due by 11:59pm on the submission deadline date.

STEP 3: Plan and Prepare Your Portfolio and Interview Materials

A review of your resume, portfolio, and letters of reference are required for all BFA Design and Production students. You will submit these via Google forms.

Please prepare your application materials according to the guidelines below.

Resume

Submission should be made as file named (Area of Interest, Last Name, Resume) It is recommended files are submitted in .pdf format.

Resume Should include:

• Name 
• Contact Information 
• Education including GPA 
• Activities including participation in extracurricular activities, theatre, art, dance, performance, service to the community

Resume Can Include:

• References 
• Courses taken in High School in theatre, art, dance, performance 
• Notable activities that do not fall under Art/Performing Arts

Portfolio

Submission should be made as a file/files named (Area of Interest, Last Name, Portfolio). It is recommended files are submitted in .pdf format. For digital links, please submit a document with link.

Portfolios should include work in Art/Performing Arts that represents your artistic skill. (Drawings/Paintings, Graphic Design, Photos from Shows, Sound Clips, Garments, Models, etc.)

Portfolios must be digital and can be presented in several formats including but not limited to:

• Slide shows (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote) 
• Collection of images 
• Website link 
• Video link

Letters of Recommendation

Please provide between 1-3 Letters of Reference. Submission should be made as a file/files named (Area of Interest, Last Name, Letter 1…).

Wild Card (Optional)

• This can be anything you want: a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an unrelated talent, etc.
• Think: “What do you want us to know about you?” and “What makes you unique?”

STEP 4: Submit Your Prescreen Material

Our application platform requires that you have a GOOGLE account in order to submit your material. If you don’t already have one, you can sign up for a free account.

Submission link:
Please click the following link to upload your application material for the BFA Theatre Production Program: Upload Here

At the end of this application you will be asked your availability for the following interview date. Please have this information ready. 

Questions?  
Please contact BFA Theatre Production Coordinator Jing Zhao at jZhao@arts.ufl.edu. 

To be eligible for admission to the School of Theatre and Dance, a transfer student must satisfy the minimum requirements for admission. Additionally, all students must complete two sequential courses of foreign language in secondary school or 8-10 semester hours at the postsecondary level, or document an equivalent level of proficiency. Students attending Florida community colleges are required to complete the Associate of Arts degree.

STEP 1: Contact an Advisor

STEP 2: Apply to the University of Florida

Please carefully review the official UF transfer student information, and apply before the published deadlines.  

Transfer Student Information

Transfer Dates & Deadlines

STEP 3: Important Dates and Deadlines for BFA Theatre Production Program

You MUST submit all required materials before an interview will be scheduled. At the end of submitting your materials, you will be asked for interview availability. Interviews will be scheduled via email upon completion of application.

All dates/deadlines posted apply to incoming Freshman applicants, Transfer applicants, and current UF students.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

Fall Prescreen Submissions (Fall Interviews Only): October 20, 2025 at 11:59pm

Spring Prescreen Submissions (Fall Interviews Only): January 5, 2026 at 11:59pm

INTERVIEW DATES:

Fall Interview: Sunday, October 26, 2025 (detailed schedule will be announced after the submission deadline).

Spring Interview (in person): Saturday, January 17, 2026

Please note that materials are due by 11:59pm on the submission deadline date.

All students who plan to minor in Theatre Production must consult the undergraduate advisor at SoTDAdvising@ufl.edu to select a program of study. Of the total credits, nine credits must be at the 3000 level or above and 12 credits must be completed at the University of Florida.

See full details in the UF Undergraduate Catalog.