Theater (BA)
How to apply
First-Year Applicants
You may apply for admission as a first-year if you meet the following criteria
You’re currently in high school.
Or, you’ve already graduated from high school, but haven’t yet enrolled in a regular session at a college or university.
How to Apply
First-Year Applicants
– Currently in high school.
OR
– A high school graduate, but have not enrolled in a regular session at a college or university.
October 1 – November 30, 2026
UC Application
Complete the University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission.
- Indicate Theater as the Major.
- Select an Area of Interest in Theater.
- For more information about UCLA Undergraduate Admissions, go to: http://www.admission.ucla.edu/
- Please note that the UC Application ID number is needed to complete the supplemental application.
Deadline: December 7, 2026
Supplemental Application
Complete the Undergraduate Theater Supplemental Application.
- Create an account with Acceptd.
- Note: This is not the same as the UCLA login.
- Complete all required Application Information.
- Indicate Area of Interest within Theater.
- Upload Supplemental Materials
- Personal Essay.
- Life Challenge Essay.
- Resume 1.
- Resume 2 (Optional).
- Photo.
- Area of Interest Materials.
- Unofficial copies of all Transcripts.
LIVE ONLINE INTERVIEW
Applicants will be contacted ONLY if more information is needed and a Live Online Interview will be required.
- (A Live Online Interview is not always required for admittance. Therefore, not all Applicants will be contacted.)
For interview questions, contact audition@tft.ucla.edu or (310) 206-4418.
Transfer Applicants
-Graduated from high school and completed college-level coursework in a regular session at any college or university since your graduation.
–Note: You cannot disregard your college record and apply as a first-year. We do not accept applications from students seeking second bachelor’s degrees.
October 1 – November 30, 2026
UC Application
Complete the University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission.
- Indicate Theater as the First Choice Major.
- Select an Area of Interest in Theater.
- For more information about UCLA Undergraduate Admissions, go to: http://www.admission.ucla.edu/
- Please note that the UC Application ID number is needed to complete the supplemental application.
Deadline: December 7, 2026
Supplemental Application
Complete the Undergraduate Theater Supplemental Application.
- Create an account with Acceptd.
- Note: This is not the same as the UCLA login.
- Complete all required Application Information.
- Indicate Area of Interest within Theater.
- Upload Supplemental Materials
- Personal Essay.
- Life Challenge Essay.
- Resume 1.
- Resume 2 (Optional).
- Photo.
- Area of Interest Materials.
- Unofficial copies of all Transcripts.
LIVE ONLINE INTERVIEW
Applicants will be contacted ONLY if more information is needed and a Live Online Interview will be required.
- (A Live Online Interview is not always required for admittance. Therefore, not all Applicants will be contacted.)
For interview questions, contact audition@tft.ucla.edu or (310) 206-4418.
Current UCLA Student
-Currently an enrolled student at UCLA.
AND
-Have completed one of the approved General Education Plans.
By the time of entrance, Change of Major Applicants must:
- – Have at least a 3.2 GPA.
- – Enroll at UCLA in Winter & Spring Quarters of the current academic year.
- – Complete a minimum of 90 and not exceed a maximum of 135 quarter units of coursework.
- – Complete, or have in progress, at least ONE UCLA Theater Course.
- – Complete ONE of the following General Education Plans:
- * UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television GE Requirements.
- * Another UCLA Major GE Requirements.