Overview

Our Acting program at Shenandoah University delivers precision-based Meisner training and we use effective contemporary techniques to prepare you for a professional career that includes self-generated work and the development of artistic community.

During your time at Shenandoah University, you will be immersed in every facet of actor training, experience hands-on studies in all areas of performance and production. At the end of your four years, you will emerge as a well-rounded theatre artist prepared for a complex and ever-evolving industry.

Ensembles

Shenandoah Conservatory is home to more than 20 instrumental, vocal, and dance ensembles that present numerous performances every year. These performances take place throughout Shenandoah University’s vibrant campus on its various stages, including a concert hall, recital hall, proscenium stage, black box studio, outdoor amphitheater and more, to venues and performance spaces in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and around the world.

Ensembles constantly engage with Shenandoah’s dynamic faculty and an array of distinguished guest artists through residencies, workshops and unique performance opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

ShenCo Skills: Identity
Movement for Actors
Text and Context
Voice and Speech for the Actor
Movement Awareness
Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions, deadlines are for priority consideration

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winchester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have your former high school send an official transcript directly to Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions. If an institution is unable to send original documents, you must have an appropriate school official certify that the copy is an official copy with a stamp and signature.
All transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must also be submitted for an academic credential evaluation to obtain equivalency information regarding courses, credits, grades and degrees earned. For first-year applicants, a general or document-by-document report is sufficient, and must include GPA.
All applicants must demonstrate English proficiency
Not only must Conservatory students be academically admissible, they must also complete and pass the mandatory audition/portfolio review and interview process.
Please complete the Supplemental Application for International Students and provide financial documentation in order to start the process of obtaining an I-20.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year
Out-of-State

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Ensembles

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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