Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Theatre/Dance-BA

Bachelor of Arts
Old Dominion University

The Theatre Major is for students who want to explore every aspect of theatre -- from acting to producing to designing. If your goal is to work as a director, producer or dramaturg, this is for you. You'll develop a well-rounded understanding of the what, how and why of theatre. The best candidates for our performance emphasis are ready to take artistic risks, support the ensemble, and be leaders in the ODU Theatre community. Performance students commit to performing as a member of ODU Rep? and completing the rigorous sequence of classes. Senior students may be eligible for internships at the Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk's Equity company.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Old Dominion University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Old Dominion University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
New River Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Old Dominion University and The Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of the University Core general education component of the ODU undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major.

With a completed transferrable Associate Degree from VCCS, students may enter ODU as a junior with lower division education requirements considered met as indicated in the pathway map.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School With a completed transferrable Associate Degree from VCCS, students may enter ODU as a junior with lower division education requirements considered met as indicated in the pathway map. Even if the Associate Degree was completed concurrently while completing their high school requirements.
Credit for Prior Learning The Office of Prior Learning exists to aid ODU students in translating their professional work knowledge into academic credit. Through the use of various mechanisms, we are able to offer students the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed and applied for academic credit. This path may save the students both time and money as they work toward their degree. If you have military experience, please use our course by course equivalency tool to see how your experiences will transfer.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Old Dominion University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
1923
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? With transfer pathways to all majors with transferable associate degrees, plus 200+ guided pathways specific for applied associate degrees, Old Dominion University is the most transfer-friendly university in Virginia.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Guaranteed Admission (GAA) Submit a Letter of Intent to Transfer. Apply to ODU after completing 15 credit hours at a VCCS institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Apply to ODU for the term following the expected completion term of your associate degree. Follow application processes and deadline dates for special programs, i.e. nursing. https://www.odu.edu/transfer/guaranteed-admission
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Fine Arts Degree in TheatreAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in DanceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Musical TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Theatre EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in TheaterBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityTheater, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityTheater, BFABachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryTheatre - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeTheatre Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts in Musical TheatreBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in Communication Arts - TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBS in Communication Arts - TheatreBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Directing ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Design and Technology ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Costume Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Lighting Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Performance, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Performance/Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Scene Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Stage Management/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Directing and Stage Mgmt (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Musical (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Production and Design (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Performance (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeTheatre (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityB.A. in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
27-2011.00ActorsPlay parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-1121.00Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-2099.00Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherAll entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.03Media Programming DirectorsDirect and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.05Media Technical Directors/ManagersCoordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.00Producers and DirectorsProduce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.04Talent DirectorsAudition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Old Dominion University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $408 Per Credit $48,960 $0 $48,960
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Additional Fees
    • $18 general service fee/semester; $4 ID Card fee/semester; $30/credit hr technology delivered course fee charged for technology delivered courses taken outside of Virginia; Lab and program fees between $10 and 1,500.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.