Millikin University School of Theatre & Dance

Welcome to the Millikin University GetAcceptd Page

We will begin accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year on
Friday, August 1st.    

Please see below for a link to our online application.

Auditioning for our program is a 4-step process (see details below)

Step 1:  Apply to Millikin University following the link below

Step 2:  Upon acceptance, submit your pre-screen materials to GetAcceptd

Step 3:  If invited to audition, select and schedule your audition date

Step 4:  Complete your audition on campus, in Chicago, or via the LiveVirtual option.

Please Note: Illinois residents are exempt from the PreScreen process (Step 2 above) and may contact us to schedule an audition upon admission. 

About Millikin

The Millikin School of Theatre & Dance is a nationally recognized program offering conservatory style training rooted in a liberal arts education. Our approach to education, known as Performance Learning, offers a comprehensive integration of theory and practice with the added component of collaboration with third-party stakeholders. Through these collaborations, our students gain valuable insight into their chosen field which helps prepare them for professional success.

Degree Programs:
BFA – Musical Theatre*
BFA – Acting*
BFA – Design and Production
BFA – Stage Management
BA – Theatre

Minors:
Dance
Theatre

*Pre-screen Required

Application, Admission, (Step 1)
All BFA programs in the School of Theatre & Dance require an audition or interview for consideration. Prior to scheduling an audition or interview, students must first apply to and be accepted by the Millikin University Office of Admission. Students may apply to Millikin using the Common App or through our website at www.millikin.edu/apply. It typically takes 2-3 weeks to render a decision once Admissions has received all required application materials.  Admission is rolling and there is NO FEE TO APPLY.  

Please note:  The Common App can take a week or more to reach us. The Millikin application is submitted directly to our Office of Admission in real time.

Pre-Screens (STEP 2)
Auditions for our BFA Performance programs are offered by invitation only through a pre-screen process here on GetAcceptd.  The submission of pre-screen materials requires an access code which is included in the Millikin Admissions Packet.

Schedule an Audition (Step 3)
Those who receive an invitation to audition for our program will be prompted to login to GetAcceptd and schedule their audition using the scheduling app.  

Audition Dates and Deadlines (Step 4)
On-Campus In-Person Auditions 
Monday, January 19, 2026 - (pre-screen materials deadline is November 30, 2025)  
Monday, February 16, 2026 - (prescreen materials deadline is January 15, 2026)
Saturday March 7, 2026 - (prescreen deadline is February 1, 2026

Chicago Auditions (in-person)
Sunday, February 1, 2026 – (prescreen materials deadline is November 30, 2025)

Live Virtual Auditions
Saturday, January 18, 2026 – (pre-screen materials deadline is November 30, 2025)
Saturday, March 28, 2026 - (pre-screen materials deadline is March 1, 2026)

Audition appointments fill quickly so we recommend submitting your materials early. Questions may be directed to theatredance@millikin.edu 

Additional Information

Pre-screen materials will be viewed in the order in which they are received.  Prescreen deadlines are tied to individual audition dates.  Our audition team will make every effort to render a decision at least 2 weeks prior to the audition date assigned to the deadline.   Submissions received after a pre-screen deadline will be viewed. However, we cannot guarantee a decision will be rendered prior to the audition date to which that deadline is assigned. Early submissions are also accepted - for example, you may submit a prescreen by the November deadline for an audition in March.  

Millikin participates in the Common Musical Theatre Prescreen program. 
Applicants may elect to submit materials following the Common Prescreen guidelines or by using the Millikin Audition Requirements. Details can be found on the Musical Theatre application page here on GetAcceptd

All questions specific to Millikin may be directed to our Audition and Interview Coordinator.

For any technical questions, please contact the GetAcceptd Support Help Desk.