The Department of Theatre enjoys a student population of talented and self motivated young artists interested in exploring the craft of theatre.  Our department’s faculty comprises many consummate professionals who are working in the business and are eager to continue working with students who wish to explore this amazing art form.  Below is listed basic information to assist students in enrolling in both UNCW and the Department of Theatre.

UNCW Admission requirements before enrollment into the Department of Theatre include:

Incoming Freshman

• Although there is no minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) for enrollment, students should be aware that GPA and Class Rank are given great consideration.  The average GPA for 2007-2008 enrollee was over 3.5.
• SAT and ACT tests. (Mean SAT score was above 1150 for this academic year)
• Recommendations from guidance counselors and core academic teachers.
• Community involvement and extracurricular activities, talents, interests, and work experience.
• Evidence of theatrical talent and experience

Transfer Students

• Minimum GPA 2.50 on a 4.0 scale at all institutions attended
• Have completed at least 24 hours of transferable credit
• 3 hours in mathematics course

Interview

• It is important to set up an interview and plan a full-day visit to the campus, part of which will be your visit to the Department of Theatre. If you wish to attend a class, please schedule a visit
  M-TH; Fridays are not optimum.
• While auditioning and portfolio review are not required for admission, we urge you to present your work. One or two minute-long monologues from a classical and contemporary piece respectively are suitable; prospective designers, stage managers, and technical directors should provide some evidence of their work or talent in that area.
• Be prepared to tell us what interests you about our Department, and what your goals are at this point. We recognize that the specifics may change upon matriculation, but we need to know that you are motivated and positive about your work in theatre.  
• Once you apply to be admitted into UNCW be sure to keep us informed should you not hear about your status, or, should other matters emerge regarding your situation that impact your application.

Matriculation

• As a new freshman you are a member of University College, and can declare your major only after completing 26 credits. Most majors declare in their second semester of their freshman year. However, we urge pre-matriculated freshman students who will be majoring in theatre to begin taking classes in theatre immediately. You are also eligible to audition as freshmen, and participate in a number of Department related events. We don't want you to get lost in the freshman shuffle, so once on board, let us know you are here and we can help guide your first year experience at UNCW.
• Transfer students generally matriculate directly into the theatre major.

Scholarships:

Currently the Department awards three student scholarships.

The Department of Theatre is proud to announce the recipients of the 2007-08 theatre scholarships as follows:

Madeline Randall David Scholarship $1000.00

Carrie Barnes

Kathleen Price Bryan Scholarship $750.00

Trey Morehouse

Terry Rogers Award $500.00

Brad Coggins

Other awards can be applied for through the University and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Admissions Category of the Web Site

UNCW Freshman Enrollment Requirements

http://www.uncw.edu/admissions/admissionsFirstYear.html

Theatre Department Requirements

http://www.uncw.edu/thr/academics-curriculum.htm

Admissions Contact Information

http://www.uncw.edu/admissions/staff.html

Department of Theatre Faculty Information

http://www.uncw.edu/thr/about-faculty.htm

Important Dates

UNCW Department of Theatre Season

http://www.uncw.edu/thr/unitheatre-season.htm

UNCW Academic Calendar

http://www.uncw.edu/catalogue/documents/catalogue.pdf#page=5

Other Calendars

http://www.uncw.edu/www/calendars.html

Transfer Students

http://www.uncw.edu/admissions/admissionsTransfer.html

Contact information and important numbers

Department of Theatre Main Office Carole Wirszyla wirszylac@uncw.edu (910-962-2061)

Chair of the Department of Theatre, Dr. Paul Castagno ......... castagnop@uncw.edu  (910) 962-3446

Recruitment Faculty, Scott Nice ........................................... nices@uncw.edu ........(910) 962-7896

Department of Admissions……………………………………………………................…...(910) 962-3242

University Switch Board…………………………………………………………....................(910) 962-3000

Theatre Box Office……………………………………………………………..................…...(910) 962-3500