Apply to the Performance and Creative Industries Program
Requirements for Prospective Performance and Creative Industries Majors
- Be academically admitted into Point Park University.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Point Park's school code is 003357) to be eligible for financial aid. Full financial aid awards will be sent upon academic and artistic admittance.
- Be artistically admitted into Point Park University's School of Theatre, Film and Animation in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (details below).
Artistic Decisions
Rolling: Performance and Creative Industries has rolling admissions; however, space is limited in the program. Due to the competitive nature of our offerings, we strongly encourage applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure the highest level of consideration for Conservatory merit-based scholarship(s). Candidates will be notified by email and letter of their artistic admission and possible artistic achievement award as the academic and artistic decisions are made.
Please note: Due to the number of students who audition each year for the Conservatory programs, we do not provide feedback on individual audition results.
Two-Step Application Process
Step 1: Apply for Academic Admittance
You must have your application for academic admittance on file BEFORE you schedule an audition.
- Apply Online: You DO NOT have to be academically admitted into the University prior to scheduling or completing the artistic review process. Official transcripts and test scores DO NOT have to be on file before your audition.
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A portfolio submission and an audition is required for applicants to the performance and creative industries. Applicants must have a University application for academic admittance on file before submitting their portfolio.
Portfolio requirements:
- Performance/Training Résumé (should highlight any leadership)
- Up to 5 samples of additional media are welcome, but are not required. Examples could be clips from your podcasts, YouTube channels, Instagram reels, etc.
Schedule your audition:
Please note: A $115 artistic review fee is required for applicants to the performance and creative industries.
Contact Us
Questions? Give us a call at 412-392-3451 or email conservatory@pointpark.edu.