Undergraduate Admissions & Auditions

Applications Open: September 1

Prescreen Deadline for Regular Decision: December 1

Early Decision 1 Deadline: November 1 

Regular Decision Deadline: January 4

Applications for Boston University can be completed via the Common App: Information outlining this process can be found by visiting the BU Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 

*Note that Boston University is currently test-optional, so prospective students do not need to provide SAT or ACT information.

After submitting your application to BU, you will receive a University ID number. This BU ID number will be used in your application to the School of Theatre. 

Your BU ID  is a nine-digit number beginning with the letter U. Students receive their BU ID up to three weeks after submitting completed applications to BU Admissions, and you can access this number on your MyBU Portal.

Using your BU ID, you can apply for your Artistic Review via the Acceptd platform. In their first year, all BFA-Theatre students are enrolled in the Theatre Core curriculum, focusing on either Performance (Performance Core) or Design, Production & Management (DP&M Core). 

Artistic Reviews vary slightly depending on the core program for which you apply. The first step of the Artistic Review is a Prescreen through the Acceptd Platform:

• In Acceptd, Performance Core applicants should choose either Performance Core Early Decision 1,  Performance Core Early Decision 2, or  Performance Core Regular Decision, when selecting a “Program” in the Acceptd Platform. Performance Core is best suited for students pursuing BFA degree in Acting or Theatre Arts. 

• In Acceptd, DP&M Core applicants should choose either DP&M Core Early Decision 1,  DP&M Core Early Decision 2, or  DP&M Core Regular Decision. DP&M Core is best suited for students pursuing a BFA degree in Scene Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Costume Design, Costume Production, Technical Production, Stage Management, or Theatre Arts with a focus in Design & Production. 

The Acceptd platform does require  a $30 submission fee for all applicants. If you need a fee waiver, please access it here.

Boston University meets 100% of demonstrated financial need, for all four years of attendance, based on each student’s FAFSA and CSS profiles. In order to receive this aid, you must complete and submit all required FAFSA and CSS forms. Learn more about Boston University’s financial aid policies.