Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Dance,
MFA
Deadline
Fall: January 15 Application Type:
The Dance Department must receive all department and university application materials. Attendance at the department audition is required. After acceptance at the Department level, there is a final review of all application materials by the Graduate School. A supplemental application is required. To obtain the supplemental application, please contact the program at danceadm@astro.temple.edu.
Letters of reference
Number Required:3From whom:
Letters of recommendation should be obtained from from qualified representatives of the academic or professional communities in dance.
Statement
of Goals:
A one to two page Statement of Goals is completed as part of the application package. This is reviewed by the MFA faculty in relation to the audition, choreographic showing, and resume to determine whether there is an appropriate correlation between the student in hopes for graduate school and what the MFA program and faculty can provide. We look for focus and artistic vision, as well as curiosity and openness are sought.
Standardized
Test Scores:
The GRE/MAT is required. 50% for both the GRE and MATMinimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
575 on the paper-based test or 230 on the computer-based test. Applicants who score below 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test will be required to take and pass a remedial English course during their first semester at Temple University.
Audition:
An audition includes a technique class with portions taught by several members of the faculty, a presentation of recent choreography, and interviews with two members of the admissions committee.
Interview:
All allpicants will be interviewed at the audition.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Other:
Applicants also need to submit a departmental application. For application materials or additional information please contact the Dance Admissions Coordinator at 215-204-5169 or at danceadm@astro.temple.edu.
An undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 overall or 3.0 in the last two years; and a
curriculum vitae or résumé that details experience in dance, art, education, scholarship, and/or public leadership.
Background
Experience Required
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Transfer Credit
Graduate credits from an accredited institution may be transferred into a master’s program. The MFA Coordinator will make all decisions regarding the transfer of credits with approval from the Department Chairperson.
The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 12
Test Waivers:
International students can be accepted without attending the audition, if their video and other supporting documents give adequate evidence of excellence.
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