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Register By: January 09, 2025
Next Start Date: January 13, 2025

Theatre Arts Overview

As a theatre arts major, you'll train to enter either the professional theatre world or any of the related entertainment industry fields. Beyond a general foundation of theatre courses, you'll choose a track of classes specific to your interest. If you choose acting or musical theatre, you can enroll in a full 4 years of performance-related classes, including dance and individual voice lessons. If your interests are in design and theatre technology, you can build a course of study in those areas--all in state-of-the-art facilities where students can apply their training in actual productions.

Each year, the Performing Arts Department produces a university theatre season of both classic and contemporary plays and musicals, at least one of which employs professional actors and a professional stage manager to enhance your experience. Working with

Award Winning Students and Faculty
20
Average Class Size

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

51
Credits

Additional Credits

30
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.

To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Mr. Paul C. Weimer
Associate Professor of Theatre
Chair of Performing Arts Department

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During all four years, you will learn strategies for seeking and maintaining employment in a competitive industry. If you would elect to pursue other types of careers after graduation, you'll discover that theatre study strengthens your communication skills, advances your ability to organize and complete tasks and projects, facilitates better research ability, and improves your self-discipline. Many elect to pursue graduate or professional schools-well prepared for both.

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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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