School of Dance Undergraduate Admissions

Make It Your Own

At the Ohio University School of Dance, we help each student develop their artistic voice and find their own way in the dance field. We encourage you to come take a class, visit campus, or meet us at an off-campus event to learn more!

Whether you’re just starting your search into a Dance education or you’re already working on your application to Ohio University, you can find all the resources you’ll need below. If you’re ready to apply, visit the University’s online application.

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Admissions Requirements

If you’re interested in the dance major programs (BFA or BA) or the minor in Dance Performance and Choreography, you’ll need to complete an audition as well as apply to Ohio University. Auditions are for admission and scholarship consideration, and they are scheduled to coordinate with university application deadlines.

The audition provides the dancer with an opportunity to demonstrate their talent, level of training, and aptitude for further study in dance. Auditionees are not expected to demonstrate proficiency in all techniques. The audition committee looks for physical strength and flexibility, spatial and rhythmic accuracy, performance quality, focus, and creative expression.

We offer several audition dates in the fall and winter, on our beautiful Athens campus and at off-campus sites such as dance festivals. All listed auditions offer you the opportunity to be considered for admission and scholarships.

Learn More about Dance Auditions

Join Us at Experience the Arts Day

Experience the Arts Day is held annually in October. This presents another opportunity for prospective students to learn about our program and audition to be considered for admission to the dance major and for scholarship consideration. For details and to register, visit Experience the Arts Day.

Transfer Requirements

If you are a transfer student, an audition is required for admission into the program. Additionally, dance courses taken at other universities must either be pre-qualified by Ohio’s Transfer Assurance Guide, or be evaluated by the Dance Chair.

View OHIO Transfer Requirements

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We offer several options for students seeking talent-based scholarships, as well as many opportunities for first-years, and other scholarships for specific disciplines.

Learn More about Dance Financial Aid

Need Help?

For questions about your OHIO application or admission, please contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@ohio.edu or 740.593.4100.

For questions about Financial Aid and University scholarships, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141.

For questions about the Dance program or auditions, please contact the School of Dance at dance@ohio.edu or 740.593.1826.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Ohio University operates on a holistic, selective review and looks for evidence of academic preparation when reviewing applications for admission. Additionally, because the School of Dance considers artistic talent in the review process, students pursuing certain academic programs must audition, interview, and/or submit additional materials for admission and scholarship consideration. Ohio University and the School of Dance do not discriminate against any applicants because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information.