Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama

Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama produces innovators, practitioners, and industry leaders in the arts and entertainment professions who indelibly impact how people experience the world at large.

The Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama is the oldest conservatory training and the first degree-granting drama institution in the United States of America. Founded in 1914, the school combines established practice with innovation, pedagogical and technological advancement across all disciplines. School of Drama graduates commit to the enrichment of diverse arts practices, champion interdisciplinary collaborations, explore new forms of creative expression, and promote community and diversity. The school’s conservatory program within the university prepares students intellectually, artistically, and practically to be leaders in their chosen professions, whether it be on stage, in film, television, or within the expanding realm of new media.

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONPlease apply to Carnegie Mellon University via the Common App prior to submitting your pre-screen. You can find out more about CMU admission requirements here.
The School of Drama application for Fall 2024 will close on December 1, 2023.   

APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS:
There is a $120 application fee for each Acceptd application submitted due at the time of application. Fee waivers are available for students who meet one of the indicators of economic need as outlined on the Common Application. Please contact Acceptd Support (support@getacceptd.com) to receive a fee waiver prior to submitting your application.


APPLYING TO ACTING OR ACTING/MUSIC THEATER:
This is the pre-screening website for Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. Pre-Screens are required for BFA Acting and BFA Acting/Music Theater. You must complete this pre-screening process prior to December 1 in order to be considered for an invitation to audition. 

IF YOU APPLY TO ACTING/MUSIC THEATER YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ACTING PROGRAM. DO NOT SUBMIT A SEPARATE PRE-SCREEN.

APPLYING TO DESIGN/PRODUCTION:
This is the pre-screening website for Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. Pre-Screen portfolios are required for BFA Design/Production. Invitations for interviews will be sent out following the pre-screen deadlines. You will not have access to schedule your interview prior to receiving your invitation.
Early Decision applicants must complete this pre-screening process prior to November 1 in order to be considered for an interview invitation.
Regular Decision applicants must complete this pre-screening process prior to December 1 in order to be considered for an interview invitation. 

APPLYING TO DIRECTING: 

Admission to the BFA Directing program paused for fall 2024

APPLYING TO DRAMATURGY:
Pre-screens are not required for Dramaturgy. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting your supplementary materials to drama-relations@andrew.cmu.edu by December 1.

Thank you. We look forward to seeing your work!

Questions? Please contact Sarah Shechtman at sshechtm@andrew.cmu.edu

For more information about all of Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama programs visit drama.cmu.edu.

For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.