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Ithaca College Center for Theatre and Dance

New York , United States

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We strive to remove all barriers to applying, interviewing, auditioning and attending Ithaca College and the Center for Theatre and Dance.

Hone Your Craft. Develop Your Mind. Live Your Passion.

Are you ready for a comprehensive college experience in a conservatory-style training program that has an ambitious main-stage season, distinctive study-abroad opportunities, and a rigorous curriculum working alongside expert faculty and guest artists?

From day one at Ithaca College, you will be in the shops, on the stage, up on the grid, and in classes getting the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to be ready for the profession. Get started uploading your materials now and apply to Ithaca! Check out our website.

Step 1: Apply to Ithaca College via the Common Application (a $60 fee applies).
Step 2: Upload interview or audition materials on Acceptd.*
Step 3: Apply for Financial Aid.
Step 4: If an invitation is extended to you from the Center for Theatre and Dance, arrange for an interview or audition.
Step 5: Audition or interview.

Please Note: If you are interested in being considered for another Center for Theatre and Dance major you do not need to complete a second application. Please only complete one application. Your existing application will be used for review under a different major. The application fee is non-refundable.

Ithaca College Center for Theatre and Dance Degree Programs:


Deadlines for Ithaca College (Common Application) and the Center for Theatre and Dance (pre-screen application on Acceptd)

  • Early Decision: November 1st (BFA Theatre Production & Design, BA Theatre Studies, BS Theatre Arts Management only.)
  • Regular Admission: December 1  (BFA Musical Theatre & BFA Acting)
  • Regular Admission: February 1 for non-performance programs ONLY (BFA Stage Management, BFA Theatre Production & Design, BA Theatre Studies, BS Theatre Arts Management)

You will not receive any further notification regarding your prescreening until your applications (Common App and Acceptd) are complete.

For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.