The following information applies to Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) applicants only. Students applying to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre are not required to complete an audition or interview as part of the admissions process.
Admission to The Theatre School's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs requires either an audition or an interview, depending on your intended major. Before registering for an audition or interview, you must first submit an application to DePaul University and select The Theatre School and your specific intended major.
Audition and interview registration is completed online on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration must be completed by February 1. We encourage you to apply and register early to have the widest selection of available dates and times.
Do you have questions about what you'll need or what to expect? Visit our audition/interview FAQ!
Undergraduate (BFA) Applicants
BFA Theatre Studies & Design/Tech Interviews
Interviews are required for all Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs except the BFA in Acting. Interviews are offered from November through mid-February and may be completed either in person in Chicago or virtually via Zoom.
To view available interview dates and times for your intended major, log in to the interview registration page. Before registering for an interview, you must submit your application to DePaul University and all required program-specific application materials. The deadline to register for an interview is February 1.
How do I schedule an interview?
Interview Days for Fall 2027*
| Date | Time | Location | Programs |
| Friday, January 15 | TBA | Chicago | TBA |
| Saturday, January 16 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Chicago | TBA |
| Saturday, January 30 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Chicago | TBA |
| Friday, February 12 | TBA | Chicago | TBA |
| Saturday, February 13 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Chicago | TBA |
| Friday, February 19 | TBA | Chicago | TBA |
| Saturday, February 20 | 9 a.m - 2 p.m | Chicago | TBA |
| November 15 - February 20 | Various | Virtual | Various |
*February 1 is the deadline to register for an interview.
BFA Acting Prescreen and Callback Audition
The BFA in Acting audition process consists of two steps: a video prescreen and a live group callback audition.
Video prescreen submissions are due by December 1. Applicants who successfully pass the prescreen will be invited to register for a callback audition, which takes place in January and February.
Callback auditions are offered in person in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, as well as virtually via Zoom. You must successfully complete the video prescreen before you are eligible to register for a callback audition.
How do I audition?
Callback Audition Dates for Fall 2027*
| Date | Time | Location |
| Saturday, January 16 | 8:30 a.m. | Chicago |
| Saturday, January 23 | 8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. | New York |
| Sunday, January 24 | 8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. | New York |
| Saturday, January 30 | 8:30 a.m. | Chicago |
| Saturday, February 6 | 8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. | Los Angeles |
| Friday, February 12 | 8:30 a.m. | Virtual |
| Saturday, February 13 | 8:30 a.m. | Chicago |
| Friday, February 19 | 12:30 p.m. | Virtual |
*February 1 is the deadline to register for a callback audition.