Applying To The Graduate Program in Dance

Graduate Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

Audition Date:  February 27, 2026
 

Applicants for admission to the M.F.A. in Dance must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate studies and hold a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.F.A. in Dance preferred) or equivalent. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is required. Admission to the Dance MFA is for Fall quarter only.

Apply online at UCI Office of Graduate Studies by December 1st. All documents, including transcripts and letters of reference, must be received by December 1, 2025. The Department of Dance requires additional materials for admission to the graduate program. The Dance Graduate Admission Packet (coming soon) will include additional materials that must be submitted by December 1st as well as information about the audition process. Auditions will be held in person on Friday, February 27, 2026 by invitation only. 

If you have questions, contact the Dance Department at dancemfa@uci.edu. 

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