Admissions to the School of Fine Arts as a BFA in Puppet Arts Major is a two-step process involving both an audition/portfolio review as well as the submission of University application through the Common Application. The Common Application can be obtained from the University of Connecticut Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Application Deadlines are as follows:
Priority Freshman Application: December 1st, 2023 – Deadline for Merit Scholarship & Honors Consideration
Freshman Application: January 15th, 2024 – University Application/Common Application It is best to submit your University application before coming to an audition/interview. Admission decisions to the University will not be made until Undergraduate Admissions receives results of your audition/interview.
It is best to submit your University application before coming to an audition/interview. Admission decisions to the University will not be made until Undergraduate Admissions receives results of your audition/interview.
Portfolio Review:
The Puppet Arts Program DOES NOT use Slideroom for portfolio reviews. Simply email your portfolio and resume to puppetarts@uconn.edu AND Bart Roccoberton.
BFA in Puppet Arts Audition and Interview Process:
Audition Dates for the Fall Class of 2024:
BFA: December 2 and January 7
MFA: January 7 and January 27
To confirm an audition time please contact Professor Bart Roccoberton at: 860-486-4568 AND puppetarts@uconn.edu
The audition process includes:
*A prepared 3-5 minute presentation in any discipline of strength for the applicant, which demonstrates the individual’s creativity.
*A presentation of past work through a portfolio and interview and an improvised presentation initiated by the audition committee.
We anticipate that for Fall 2024 entry auditions will be in a hybrid format. Virtual and In Person Auditions will be available.
Although it is possible to enter the university in the Spring Semester, it is not recommended for Puppet Arts Majors as many of the required theatre courses are offered in two semester cycles.