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, December 6, 2008*
Saturday, January 17, 2009*
Saturday, January 31, 2009*
Saturday, February 14, 2009*
Saturday, February 28, 2009*
Saturday, March 21, 2009*
Saturday, April 18, 2009 (Dance & Music Only)

Regional Audition Dates
Los Angeles, CA - February 10, 2009*
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - February 16, 2009*

National Unified Audition Dates [School of Theater ONLY]
(space is limited)
New York, NY - January 31 & February 1, 2009*
Chicago, IL - February 2, 3, & 4, 2009*
Los Angeles, CA - February 7 & 8, 2009*

*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 28, 2008
Denver, Colorado
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Saturday, October 04, 2008
Cincinnati, Ohio
Art Academy of Cincinnati

Sunday, October 5, 2008
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus College of Art and Design

Saturday, October 11, 2008
Austin, TX
Hilton Austin
(hosted by School of Visual Arts)

Sunday, October 12, 2008
Dallas, TX
Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel
(hosted by School of Visual Arts)

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Phoenix, Arizona
Mesa Community College
(hosted by Cornish College of Arts)

Sunday, October 19, 2008
Valencia, California
Cal Arts (California Institute of Arts)

Saturday, October 25, 2008
Richmond, Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University

Saturday, October 25, 2008
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

Sunday, October 26, 2008
Chicago, Illinois
School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Sunday, October 26, 2008
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse University

Saturday, November 01, 2008
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kendall College of Art and Design

Saturday, November 08, 2008
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford Art School, University of Hartford

Sunday, November 09, 2008
Boston, Massachusetts
Art Institute of Boston

Saturday, November 15, 2008
New York, New York
Pratt Institute

Sunday, November 16, 2008
Purchase, New York
Purchase College, SUNY

Saturday, November 22, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
Cobb Galleria Center
(hosted by MICA)

Sunday, November 23, 2008
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hilton Charlotte Executive Park
(hosted by Memphis College of Art)

Sunday, November 23, 2008
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Convention Center
(hosted by Moore College of Art)

Saturday, December 06, 2008
Washington, D.C.
Corcoran College of Art and Design

Sunday, December 07, 2008
Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland Institute College of Art

Saturday, January 10, 2009
Seattle, Washington
Cornish College of the Arts

Sunday, January 11, 2009
Portland, Oregon
Oregon College of Arts and Crafts

Saturday, January 17, 2009
San Francisco, California
Academy of Art University

Sunday, January 18, 2009
Laguna Beach, California
Laguna College of Art and Design

Saturday, January 24, 2009
Miami, Florida
Radisson Hotel Miami
(hosted by New World School of Art)

Sunday, January 25, 2009
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.

Sunday, September 28, 2008
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Convention Center

Sunday, September 28, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Seattle, Washington
Washington State Convention and Trade Center

Friday, October 3, 2008
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Convention Center

Sunday, October 5, 2008
Long Island, New York
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY

Thursday, October 16, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Ft. Lauderdale/Broward City Convention Center

Thursday, November 13, 2008
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Convention Center

Thursday, February 5, 2009
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Sunday, February 8, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia International Convention Center, College Park

Sunday, February 22, 2009
Miami, Florida
Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel

Sunday, March 8, 2009
Tampa, Florida
Tampa Convention Center

Sunday, March 15, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Syracuse, New York
Onondaga County Convention Center at the OnCenter

Sunday, March 22, 2009
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte Merchandise Mart

Thursday, April 2, 2009
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Expo Center

Sunday, April 5, 2009
Houston, Texas
George R. Brown Convention Center

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Austin, Texas
Austin Convention Center

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
San Diego, California
San Diego Convention Center

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County Agricultural Center
Gaithersburg, Maryland

Monday, April 20, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Los Angeles, California
Pasadena Conference Center, Pasadena, California

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Ventura/Tri County, California
Seaside Park, Ventura, California

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Edison, New Jersey
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

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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.

Monday, September 22, 2008
Seattle, Washington
Fisher Pavilion at the Seattle Center

Thursday, October 2, 2008
Portland, Oregon
Portland State University

Saturday, October 4, 2008
Los Angeles, California
University of California – Los Angeles

Sunday, October 5, 2008
San Francisco, California
The Regency Center

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Houston, Texas
Rice University

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Dallas, Texas
Southern Methodist University

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
Pebblebrook High School

Sunday, October 19, 2008
Tampa, Florida
The University of South Florida Sun Dome

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