How to apply

The online admission application system will be available starting November 1st and will have a DEADLINE for receipt of a complete application (including all supporting documentation for both domestic and international applicants) of January 31st for the subsequent academic year. The application system will close on February 1 at 12:00 am MST. Submitting your application at least three weeks before the deadline is highly recommended. Please note: Fall term (September 1 - December 31) is the only term in which selected applicants may begin their programs.

1. To apply for the PhD Practice program, please click here and review steps 3, 4 and 5 on that webpage. To submit your on-line application, click the "Apply Now" button. Upload all required documents listed below and submit your $135 (Canadian) processing fee online.

2. The required application documents are:

  • Official transcripts from all universities attended. International applicants must provide an official, original language copy of their transcript (with an accompanying official English translation), as well as an original language copy of their degree certificate (with an accompanying English translation).
    • You will need to request one set to be sent directly to you that you will then scan and upload into your application.
    • If admitted, you will then need to request a second set of official copies to be sent directly to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS). (Do not request this second set until you are admitted to a graduate program and prompted to do so by GPS.) Please consult the transcript guidelines posted here.
  • Academic Curriculum Vitae
  • Writing sample on a performance-related topic (preferably a published paper or review)
  • Research Proposal
    • A PhD research proposal (approximately 1000-1500 words) should contain:
      • Your proposed area of study and its potential contribution to the field of Performance Studies
      • Your academic training and how it has prepared you for a research intensive and theoretical PhD program
      • How our faculty and their expertise fit your needs and research interests
      • A short bibliography with 5-10 sources relevant to the work you are proposing.
  • 3 letters of recommendation
    • You will be asked to submit contact information for your referees in your on-line application.
    • Referees are prompted by the application system to submit their reference electronically when your application is complete and the processing fee is paid.
    • Reference letters must be received by the deadline. Please ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner so that your referees can submit their reference by the deadline.
    • Be sure your referees can speak directly to your academic abilities.
  • For international applicants, English Language Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc) test results, when applicable.
    • Information on the English Language Proficiency requirement and exempted institutions, can be found here. The Department of Drama will not accept scores that are lower than the minimum scores posted.

3. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email from the online application system with an embedded link that allows you to log in and view the status of your application in the submitted applications portal.

  • Use the same email address and log in that you used to create your application to access your application via this link.
  • Until you are admitted and have accepted an offer, please communicate with us regarding the status of your application via the Communications tab within your application.
  • Log in frequently, because your application is where the results of your application will be communicated to you.

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