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Administration
Admissions
Program Fee
Program Dates
Boston Staff
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: April 15
Spring Semester: November 15
Admissions Calendar:
Review of applications will begin according to the following timetable.
Admissions Requirements:
- • Undergraduate degree from BU College of Fine Arts or a conservatory-style acting school.
- • All students must complete the full 8-credit program, enrolling in one academic course and one internship.
Applicants should submit the following:
- • General Background Information Form (from the Boston University International Programs Application) or “Personal Information” and “Program Information” from the on-line application at www.bu.edu/abroad/apply
- • Information Release Form (from the Boston University International Programs Application)
- • Approval of Student Participation signed by Jim Petosa or Paolo DiFabio (from the Boston University International Programs Application). Graduates of Boston University School of Theatre only.
- • A one-page essay describing why this experience is right for you at this point in your training/career. What are some of the qualities you have as a person and as a performer that you think will be most attractive to Hollywood producers and casting agents?
- • A short VHS or DVD (about 3 minutes) in which you introduce yourself in whatever way you think gives a sense of who you are as a person as well as a performer. You may also include a short monologue or scene, preferably from a film or TV project or one written for those mediums.
The quality of the video does not matter, as long as the video and audio are understandable. We are currently unable to receive video files online.
- • A list of at least two references of teachers or directors who know your work, with current contact info (email/phone numbers preferred)
- • Photo (does not need to be a professional ‘headshot’)
- • Resume
- • Transcript/proof of graduation. Graduates of institutions other than Boston University only.
- • A letter of recommendation from a theater teacher with whom you have worked.
Applicants who have not graduated from an undergraduate or graduate professional actor-training program only. - • $50 non-refundable application fee
The 2009/2010 program cost is $9,900 per semester.
The following are included in the program fee:
- • Tuition
- • Housing
- • Field trips
- • Emergency travel assistance coverage
Additional expenses to consider
The cost for 2010/2011 has not yet been announced and will be subject to approval by the Board of Trustees at Boston University.
Fall Semester: 2009 dates TBA
(Previously August 25th to December 12th, 2008)
Spring Semester: January 12th to May 1st, 2009
For more information please visit our dates page.
Participants will be notified of any changes in the program calendar.
The Boston University LA Programs are administered by staff in both our Boston and LA offices. In Boston, a program manager facilitates the admissions and orientation procedures, and maintains contact with students prior to their arrival in LA The Boston Office also houses administrative personnel who are responsible for everyday operations. In LA, the staff comprises a resident director, administrative, academic and housing personnel.
Assistant Director, Program Management
Debbie Miller
Contact us at 617-353-9888 or abroad@bu.edu