Admission Requirements & Deadlines

Dance Education (M.A.) 

Application Deadlines

Admission to the Dance Education (M.A.) is for summer term only:

  • priority deadline: January 15
  • final deadline: May 1

Admission Criteria

  • No GRE scores are required. 
  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4-point scale) is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. GPA calculations may be based upon the cumulative units or the last 60 units of the degree. See graduate admission policies for more information.  
  • Teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 20 hours of Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis by approval of program director.
  • An interview may be requested at the discretion of the master’s program dance faculty following initial admission screening.

Application Requirements 

Submit an online application, application fee and official transcripts, along with:

  • Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from individuals (mentors, supervisors, directors, etc.) familiar with your professional profile and aptitude for graduate study (email addresses of recommenders must be entered on application).
  • Statement of Purpose: A detailed statement of purpose of two to three double-spaced pages demonstrating the applicant’s readiness for graduate level work and describing the following: background in arts and/or education and professional goals in seeking the degree.
  • Resume: A current professional resume.
  • Work Samples: Samples of creative, teaching, or performance work.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

U.S. Immigration requires F1 and J1 students to be enrolled full-time with the majority of their classes taken in-person and on campus. For a list of TU programs that comply as well as information on required credential evaluations and English-language proficiency, please see admission requirements for international students.