MFA entrance procedures
audition
The dates for the audition for entering graduate dance students in Autumn Quarter 2010 are January 28,
29, and 30, 2010.
To allow adequate time for review by both the University Admissions office and the department faculty, your complete application must be submitted by December 1, 2009 as follows:
application
For the complete procedure for application please download the Graduate Application Packet (.pdf), or contact the programs coordinator to have them sent to you.
An audition with interview is required for all MFA
candidates. Acceptance into the dance program requires admission
to the graduate school as well as admission to the department.
Applicants must make appropriate application through both
the graduate school admissions office and the Department of Dance.
There are three basic
steps involved in applying for MFA graduate studies in the Department
of Dance. They are as follows:
1. Obtain, complete and submit all forms due to the University Graduate School Admissions Office
- Graduate School University Application
- Official College Transcript(s) for all undergraduate studies
2. Complete and submit all forms and documents due to the Department of Dance
- Official College Transcript(s)
- Three Letters of Reference on official letterhead
(Click here to download reference forms from the Graduate Admissions website.)
- Department of Dance Application
- Personal Narrative
- Vita
- Work Samples (DVD or VHS)
3. Option to submit Graduate Associate (GA) position application to the Department of Dance
- Graduate Associate Application
- Graduate/Teaching Associate (G/TA) Request Form

university fellowship
Consideration for University Fellowship is based on excellence (including a minimum GPA of 3.6) in previous academic and artistic work, and is evidenced by official transcripts from all undergraduate academic institutions, personal narrative, and 3 letters of reference on official letterhead.
Indicate your interest in fellowship nomination by marking the University and department applications. It is essential that all application materials be received by both the Graduate School and the Department of Dance by December 1, 2009 in order to be considered for a University Fellowship.
graduate associate inquiries
GA application is made by completing the Graduate Associate Application and submitting the requested materials.
international applicants
We strongly advise applicants living outside the USA to attend the Graduate Audition because this process enables the faculty to learn about you and you to learn about us. If you are unable to attend the audition, you may substitute 1/2" VHS US standard NTSC format videotape or DVD which must include:
• spoken introduction in English (3 minutes)
• ballet barre, center stage, allegro enchainments (10 minutes)
• modern dance sequences (10 minutes)
• solo performance ( 5 minutes)
Enclose with the tape a separate written description of the material.
For more info contact the Graduate Program Coordinator at dance@osu.edu or 614-292-7977. |