Overview

At the same time, the Department offers courses in all aspects of theatre, both artistic and academic. After completing the theatre major at Cal Poly Pomona, students are prepared to begin their careers or specialized training in professional theatre, television or film; to go for advanced training in graduate schools; or to go into teaching in high schools. We are proud to boast alumni in numerous professional positions throughout the entertainment industry.

MISSION

The Department of Theatre and New Dance at Cal Poly Pomona University provides opportunities within a diverse and inclusive environment to explore and develop meaningful, innovative ideas that engage the interdependence of process and creation. Students develop critical thinking and disciplinary excellence through experiential learning, collaboration and interdisciplinary practices to prepare them to be current and relevant artists. Students work within established and experimental processes utilizing trends in new technologies, community and contemporary performance practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dance Theatre

Stagecraft

Acting

Text Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pomona, 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.

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General requirements

Undergraduate applicants (freshmen and transfer) – If you have attended school in the U.S., you will be asked to enter your U.S. coursework on your Cal State Apply application. If you attended school outside of the U.S., you will not need to enter your coursework. However, you will be asked to mail a copy of such international transcripts so that we may assess your academic profile.
A $70 non-refundable application filing fee must be paid at the time of application submission. Instructions for payment can be found on Cal State Apply.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13320 USD / year

≈ 13320 USD / year
Out-of-State

13320 USD / year

≈ 13320 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Living costs

Pomona

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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MISSION

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pomona

Funding

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