Art Applicants
Art applicants must submit a portfolio of 10-15 pieces of original art and design work that use a variety of media and demonstrate a range of skills. Written descriptions for each portfolio piece should include the title, date, medium, dimensions, and a short explanation of the purpose of the project.
Portfolios should be submitted online at salemstate.slideroom.com.
Applications will not be considered complete until all required credentials are submitted, please adhere to all admissions deadlines.
Music applicants are required to audition. Applications will not be considered complete until all required credentials are submitted. Music auditions will be held on the following dates (see below). Please contact the music department at 978.542.6296 to schedule an audition.
Upcoming Audition Dates
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Learn more about the music program and audition dates and requirements.
BFA Theatre Audition/Portfolio Review Dates for 2019-2020:
Saturday, November 16, 2019, beginning at 11 am (after the admissions open house)
Saturday, December 7, 2019, beginning at 11 am
Saturday, February 8, 2020, beginning at 11 am
Please contact Ashley Preston in the theatre department at 978.542.6290 or apreston@salemstate.edu to schedule an audition.
Bachelor of Arts vs. Bachelor of Fine Arts
There are two tracks in the theatre major to which students can apply:
- Bachelor of Arts, BA (does not require an audition/portfolio)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA (requires an audition/ portfolio as part of the application review)
If you do not initially apply to the BFA as an incoming student you will have the opportunity to audition during your freshman year.
Audition Requirements for the BFA Theatre Performance Program:
- Prepare two monologues. The monologues should be contrasting styles, and each monologue should be about one minute long for a combined time of two minutes total.
- Bring two copies of your theatre resume
- Bring two copies of your headshot or a recent photograph
Portfolio Review/Interview Requirements for the BFA programs in Directing, Playwrighting, Stage Management, Technical Theatre, Theatre Design:
- Prepare a four-minute portfolio presentation. Your portfolio can include any relevant paperwork, photos, renderings, or production books you have from previous shows.
- Bring two copies of your theatre resume
Bachelor of Art in Dance applicants are required to audition. Auditions can be completed either on campus or online through Get Acceptd.
On-Campus Audition Dates
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Online Audition (submit the following on Get Acceptd)
- Dance resumé, highlighting dance training and performing experience
- Headshot
- Interview
Video Submission Requirements
Submit one solo that is two to three minutes in length in the dance style of your choice. Solos can be self-choreographed or created by another choreographer. Please include the title of the dance, choreographer and music. Videos can be of a live performance or of a dance studio taping.
Interview Requirements
Submit a written essay or video interview that answers why you want to pursue a major in dance.