Step 1 – Submit an Application for Admission
Freshman applicants have two ways to apply:
1) NSU Shark Select International Application, or
2) The Common Application
Step 2 – Submit Secondary School/Post-Secondary Credentials
You will need to send original or certified copies of your home country’s credentials as part of your application. You must also submit a copy of any terminating or qualifying examination results or certificates if applicable.
Students who have earned CXC or O-level certificates, HSC, BGCSE and CAPE must provide five passing scores in academic subjects and proof of secondary school completion.
All documents written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a notarized/certified English translation. Please note that both documents are required—the original in your first language and the English translation.
Please see “Examinations” for possible college credit for certain examinations.
For students with Post-Secondary Credentials (Transfer Students)
If your university course work was completed outside of the United States, you must have your transcript evaluated by a NACES accredited organization. A list of these organizations can be found at http://naces.org/members.html. Please ensure the degree and course equivalencies along with the grade point average (GPA) are included in the evaluation.
Step 3 – Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency
We require proof of English proficiency from ALL student unless they are from these countries – Commonwealth Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand. Exceptions can be made with Skype interviews.
Students for whom their high school education was NOT at an English speaking institution or for whom English is NOT their native language, must be able to demonstrate adequate English skills by submitting one of the following:
Proof of graduation from a U.S. regionally-accredited high school.
College transcript with one "English Composition One" course at a U.S. regionally-accredited college with a grade of C or better.
Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79 on the Internet-based test
International English Language Testing System (IELTS*): 6.0 or higher on the test module
Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher
Pearson Test of English-Academic (PTE Academic): Overall score of 54 or higher
iTep Academic (International Test of English Proficiency): Overall score of 3.9 or higher
Passing Level 9 from TALK International
Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes
SAT verbal scores of 520 or above, or ACT English score of 20
Make the World Your Stage. Prepare for a Standing Ovation.
Grab hold of your dreams and turn them into reality with the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree from Nova Southeastern University. Whether you choose to concentrate on acting for stage and screen, musical theatre or design and technical production, you’ll be ready to excel as a professional theatre artist.
NSU’s B.A. in Theatre covers everything in the ensemble-based program. You’ll learn how to produce theatre while applying professional practices. With a broad knowledge of historical periods and styles, you’ll create theatre that is culturally conscious, innovative, and dynamic. You can explore the entrepreneurial aspects of theatre being a part of the student production company, Stage 2 Productions.
The theatre program offers you opportunities to engage with an entire community of directors, designers, choreographers, artistic directors, and performers as you create productions that attract audiences from across the university and the local community. When you complete the program, you’ll be set to collaborate with professionals as a performer or theatre technician/designer. You’ll also be ready for a graduate program of your choosing.
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Explore Acting for Stage and Screen, Directing, Design, Dramaturgy and More
NSU’s Theatre program prepares you for graduate school; jobs in the arts and entertainment industry; and a variety of careers that employ experienced critical thinkers, communicators and innovative collaborators. Some of the professional positions you can pursue as a graduate include arts administrator, arts council manager, audience relations specialist, casting director, drama therapist, entertainment agent/manager, event planner, literary manager, motivational speaker, producer, stage and screen actor, stage and screen designer and more.
Average Starting Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average hourly wage for actors in 2019 was $20.43. Other roles that theatre graduates may pursue reported the following annual salaries in 2019:
Producers and Directors – $74,420
Art Directors – $94,220
Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators - $59,810
Student Health Insurance Fee: 1892 USD per year
