M.F.A. Admissions Procedure
Students interested in the program must audition and interview with a member of the Penn State Theatre faculty. There are two ways of auditioning for the program. The first is through the University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA). These auditions are held in New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas. To establish an audition time and place, contact the U/RTA national office (URTA@aol.com). The second way is to attend the in-house auditions held at Penn State. For specific information about these auditions, contact the School of Theatre administrative office at 814-865-7588. Auditioning students are asked to present two contrasting selections totalling three minutes: one pre-twentieth century and one contemporary. Students are asked not to apply to Penn State until and unless the School of Theatre extends an offer to enter the Master of Fine Arts program.

Assistantships
Penn State provides complete financial support for each graduate student. Assistantships include full tuition waiver and a yearly cash stipend (year one approximately $13,265, including summer; years 2-3 approximately $12,195). Typically stipends are increased 3% annually.