Program Details

BA in Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The Theatre Arts major at Virginia Tech is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The program offers multiple study abroad options including Study Abroad Shakespeare and Study Abroad London.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses and pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered. 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Be sure to connect with your assigned Virginia Tech academic advisor during the virtual registration and advising process prior to your first term of enrollment.
Doing More With Your Degree	Notable graduates have gone into industries such as: Professional Theatre Acting, Directing, Design Areas, Management, Technician and Touring or Film/TV/Multi Media Acting, Directing, Production Areas, and Management or Corporate Entertainment for Trade Shows, Industrials, Concerts, Cruise Ships, Disney & Theme Parks, Private Events/Parties/Weddings or Architectural & Consulting for Theatrical/Film/TV Venue Construction & Renovation.
Program Successes & Highlights	10:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. Three Degree Options to choose from: Theatre General, Theatre Design & Technology, or Theatre Performance. The Theatre Arts major offers students an easy opportunity to double major or minor. More than a third of our students choose to double major.

Program Credit Requirements

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.

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 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	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
New River Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement between Virginia Tech and 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?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Completion of a transfer-oriented associate degree will satisfy general education requirements of an undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major. You enter as a junior with general education requirements met.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	You enter as a junior with general education requirements met.
Credit for Prior Learning	Prior learning score requirements: https://www.registrar.vt.edu/Transferable-Credit.html
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: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

College Level Information

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Number of Transfer Students

1116

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

52.3% of transfer applicants were offered admission with a 3.52 average GPA

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	As a student, you will spend only a portion of your time in the classroom but all your time at Virginia Tech will be spent in an environment that promotes learning and growing. You will find a dynamic residential campus and award-winning dining in an environment committed to well-being. From our health and wellness programs to our hundreds of student organizations and clubs, there is something for every interest at Virginia Tech.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by date of entry to Virginia Tech
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by date of entry to Virginia Tech
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Students must apply as a transfer student having completed or with the intention of completing the Associate degree from a VCCS campus prior to enrollment

Where Can This Degree Transfer

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
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre Specialization	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Hollins University	BA in Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Dance	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Musical Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Arts in Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Mary Baldwin University	Bachelor of Arts in Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
George Mason University	Theater, BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Theater, BFA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Theatre - Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Theatre/Dance-BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Theatre Major - BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Bluefield University	BA in Communication Arts - Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Bluefield University	BS in Communication Arts - Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph College	Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting Concentration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph College	Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Directing Concentration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph College	Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Design and Technology Concentration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Theatre Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Theatre with concentration in Costume Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Theatre with concentration in Lighting Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Theatre with concentration in Performance, Bachelor of Fine Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Theatre with concentration in Performance/Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Fine Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Theatre with concentration in Scene Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Theatre with concentration in Stage Management/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Arts in Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Theatre: Directing and Stage Mgmt (BFA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Theatre (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Theatre: Musical (BFA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Theatre: Production and Design (BFA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Theatre: Performance (BFA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Theatre (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BA in Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BS in Theatre	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Theater	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
27-2011.00	Actors	Play 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
25-1121.00	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach 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
27-2099.00	Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other	All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.03	Media Programming Directors	Direct 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
27-2012.05	Media Technical Directors/Managers	Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.00	Producers and Directors	Produce 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
27-2012.04	Talent Directors	Audition 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

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

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 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	$6,770	Per Semester	$54,160	$0	$54,160	Per semester tuition full-time undergraduate 12 or more hours
Fees
Student Room Fee	$3,319	Per Semester	$26,552	0	$26,552	Per semester multiple occupancy, non-airconditioned room
Meal Plan	$3,368	Per Semester	$26,944	0	$26,944	Per semester premium flex plan
Residential Telecommunications Fee	$197	Per Semester	$1,576	0	$1,576	Per semester

*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
- Living Learning Program Fee: $50 per semester
- Student Resident Parking Fee: $570 per academic year
- Student Commuter Parking Fee: $405 per academic year
- Admission Application Fee: $60 but waiver may be available
- Enrollment Deposit Fee: $400 but reduction or waiver may be available
- Student Activity Fee: $260 per semester full time undergraduate 12 or more hours
- Health Service Fee: $335 per semester full time undergraduate 12 or more hours
- Athletic Fee: $366 per semester full time undergraduate 12 or more hours
- Recreational Sports Fee: $206.50 per semester full time undergraduate 12 or more hours
- Student Services Fee: $267.50 per semester full time undergraduate 12 or more hours
Special Purpose Fees
- Agriculture and Life Sciences Supplemental Fee for Students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and all Biochemistry Majors: $375 per semester 7 or more hours
- Architecture and Design Supplemental Fee for Students in Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture: $750 per semester 7 or more hours
- Engineering Supplemental Fee for Undergraduate Students in the College of Engineering: $1000 per semester 7 or more hours
- Pamplin College of Business Supplemental Fee: $1275 per semester 7 or more hours
- Immigration Services Fee: $275 per semester degree seeking students with F1 or J1 visa status
- Corps of Cadets Fee: $240 per semester
- Laboratory Fee: varies by lab course
- Study Abroad Faculty-Lead Program Fee: $20
Miscellaneous
- Late Payment Fee: 10% of the past due balance not to exceed $125 per term
- Returned payment fee: $50

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.