College of Art and Design
College of Media and Communication
College of Performing Arts
Performing Arts Audition Dates
National Portfolio Day Events
National College Fairs
Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs

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Since we believe that the questions you ask of us are as revealing as the questions we ask of you, UArts encourages all applicants to visit the campus. You’ll not only have an opportunity to see our classrooms and facilities; you’ll get to meet our faculty and, most importantly, those who will be your professional colleagues and peers: other UArts students.

There’s no fixed format or schedule of questions for the interview, so you’ll be evaluated as an individual by an individual. The admissions officer or faculty member who conducts the interview will be interested in your academic record, personal achievements and extracurricular activities, as well as your plans-however vague they may be-for your creative future.

The best way to prepare for the interview is simply to be curious: come with plenty of questions-about the application process, financial aid, courses, instructors, programs of study, student life, and anything else you can think of. And don’t be afraid to ask for advice. While many students come to UArts already knowing exactly what they want to do, others are still searching. Each talent is unique, and thus has its own yardstick and follows its own path. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to recognizing and nurturing that talent. So even though the interview is not a prerequisite for acceptance to UArts, it does help both of us decide if we’re right for each other.

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Performing Arts Audition Dates

At the University of the Arts
Saturday, November 21, 2009*
Saturday, December 5, 2009*
Saturday, January 23, 2010*
Saturday, February 13, 2010*
Saturday, February 27, 2010*
Saturday, March 20, 2010*
Saturday, April 17, 2010 (Dance & Music Only)

Regional Audition Dates
Los Angeles, CA - February 9, 2010*
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - February 15, 2010*

National Unified Audition Dates [School of Theater ONLY]
(space is limited)
New York, NY - January 30 & 31, 2010*
Chicago, IL - February 1, 2, & 3, 2010*
Los Angeles, CA - February 6 & 7, 2010*

*To be eligible for priority talent scholarship consideration, you must apply for admission by March 15 and audition prior to April 1.

Application must be received at least 2 weeks prior to selected audition date.
Do not make any travel arrangements until you have confirmed your audition date with the Office of Admission.

Information regarding specific locations and times will be mailed to you once we have received your completed application.

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National Portfolio Day Events

UArts will have representatives at the following upcoming National Portfolio Day events:
For the most current information about NPDA Events, please click here.

Sunday, September 27, 2009
Denver, Colorado
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Saturday, October 03, 2009
Cincinnati, Ohio
Art Academy of Cincinnati

Saturday, October 3, 2009
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford Art School, University of Hartford

Sunday, October 4, 2009
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland Institute of Art

Sunday, October 4, 2009
Boston, Massachusetts
Hyne Convention Center
(hosted by the School of the Museum of Fine Arts)

Saturday, October 10, 2009
Austin, TX 
AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center
(hosted by School of Visual Arts)

Sunday, October 11, 2009
Dallas, TX
Hilton Anatole
(hosted by School of Visual Arts)

Sunday, October 18, 2009
San Diego, California
Laguna College of Art & Design

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

Sunday, October 25, 2009
Chicago, Illinois
School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Saturday, October 31, 2009
Ann Arbor, Michigan
University of Michigan, School of Art & Design

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Richmond, Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University

Sunday, November 8, 2009
Richmond, New York
Rochester of Institute of Technology

Saturday, November 14, 2009
New York, New York
Pratt Institute

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Purchase, New York
Purchase College, SUNY

Saturday, November 21, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia
Cobb Galleria Center
(hosted by MICA)

Sunday, November 22, 2009
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hilton Charlotte Executive Park
(hosted by Memphis College of Art)

Sunday, November 22, 2009
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Convention Center
(hosted by Pennsylvania Academy of Art)

Saturday, December 05, 2009
Washington, D.C.
Corcoran College of Art and Design

Sunday, December 06, 2009
Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland Institute College of Art  

Saturday, December 12, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona
Mesa Community College
(hosted by Cornish College of Arts)

Saturday, January 9, 2010
Seattle, Washington
Cornish College of the Arts

Sunday, January 10, 2010
Portland, Oregon
Pacific Northwest College of Art

Saturday, January 16, 2010
San Francisco, California
San Francisco Art Institute

Sunday January 17, 2010
Los Angeles, California
Art Center College of Design

Saturday, January 23, 2010
Miami, Florida
Miami Dade College
(hosted by New World School of Art)

Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sarasota, Florida
Ringling School of Art and Design

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National College Fairs

UArts will have representatives at the following upcoming National College Fairs:
For the most current information about these events, please click here.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Jacksonville, Florida
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center

Sunday, October 25, 2009
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Convention Center

Sunday, October 4, 2009
Long Island, New York
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY

Thursday, November 5, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Convention Center

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Convention Center

Sunday, January 24, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia International Convention Center, College Park

Thursday, February 4, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Sunday, February 21, 2010
Miami, Florida
Doubletree Miami Mart/Airport Hotel & Expo Center

Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tampa, Florida
Tampa Convention Center

Sunday, March 21, 2010
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Park (formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart)

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Expo Center

Sunday, April 11, 2010
Houston, Texas
George R. Brown Convention Center

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Austin, Texas
Austin Convention Center

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
San Diego, California
San Diego Convention Center

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Boston, Massachusetts
World Trade Center

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Greater Los Angeles
Pasadena Conference Center, Pasadena, California

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Edison, New Jersey
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

Thursday, April 29, 2010
Ventura/Tri County, California
Seaside Park, Ventura, California

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Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs

UArts will have representatives at the following upcoming Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs:
For the most current information about these events, please click here.

Tuesday, September 20, 2009
Dallas, Texas
Southern Methodist University
Owen Fine Arts Center

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Houston, Texas
Rice University
Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tampa, Florida
The University of South Florida
Marshall Student Center Ballroom

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia
Pebblebrook High School

Saturday, October 17, 2009
San Francisco, California
San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Sunday, October 18, 2009
Los Angeles, California
University of California – Los Angeles
Ackerman Union

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Portland, Oregon
Portland State University
Smith Memorial Union

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Seattle, Washington
Fisher Pavilion at the Seattle Center

Monday, October 27, 2008
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts