Admission deadlines: Fall – February 15
Standardized Test Scores: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the PTE Academic is required of all applicants except those who hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United States or from an institution located in a country in which English is the official language, provided English was the language of instruction.
Minimum scores for the program are:
- Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual score below 6.0; or
- TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based; or
- PTE Academic: 68
Recommendations required: Two (2) letters of recommendations, one professional and one academic.
We’d like to hear from people who know your work deeply, and who can assess your potential for growth. We'd like to hear from directors who have worked with you if possible; academic directors, mentors, or professors would also be great.
Prior academic records: Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.
If transcripts are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided. The English translation alone should be uploaded into your application.
Statement of purpose: 1-3 pages. This is where you can express your personality, individuality, and goals. Anything goes here, but we’re most excited by the essays that feel honest, authentic, and don’t have boilerplate language (as in, “I believe insert school name here is the best place for me to pursue my artistic goals.”) By all means tell us why you’re interested in STC Academy, and why you're pursuing advanced training at this time in your life. Why is the Academy a good fit for you? What will you bring to the program that no one else can? How do you envision your path after graduation? Most of all, we want to get to know the real you. So be brave in your essay.
Additional requirements: Your resume should include roles played, theatres worked at, previous training, and special skills. A professional resume is required.
International applicants only: International applicants should carefully review the International Applicant Information for details on required documents and English language requirements at columbian.gwu.edu/international-graduate-applicants.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Graduate Studies
The George Washington University
801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 107
Washington DC 20052

For additional information about the admissions process visit the Columbian College  of Arts and Sciences Frequently Asked Questions page.

Contact:

askccas@gwu.edu
202-994-6210 (phone)

Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

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ACA 6201Acting I
ACA 6202Acting II
ACA 6203Acting: Classical Comedy
ACA 6204Acting: Master Class
ACA 6205Topics in Classical Drama and Culture
ACA 6206Topics in Classical Drama and Culture
ACA 6207Topics in Classical Drama and Culture
ACA 6209Text I
ACA 6210Text II
ACA 6211Voice and Speech I
ACA 6212Voice and Speech II
ACA 6213Voice and Speech III
ACA 6215Movement I
ACA 6216Movement II
ACA 6217Movement III
ACA 6219Alexander Technique I
ACA 6220Alexander Technique II
ACA 6221Alexander Technique III
ACA 6223Stage Combat I
ACA 6224Stage Combat II
ACA 6225Practicum I
ACA 6227Practicum III
ACA 6228Practicum IV
ACA 6229Audition Techniques
ACA 6595Selected Topics (taken twice)