We are excited to share all that the UGA Department of Dance has to offer with you as you start your college journey. Whether you are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Dance (AB), a double major with Dance and another degree program, a Dance Minor, or a DoubleDawg Degree, you first need to apply to both the University of Georgia (UGA) and the Department of Dance. Here is how to do it.

step one: Apply to the university of georgia

You cannot attend the UGA Department of Dance as a dance major or minor unless you are ultimately accepted by the University of Georgia. Recent steady increase in applications to UGA has created higher entrance requirements, so your high school GPA and SAT score are as important as your aptitude in dance as requirements for admission. Current UGA students skip to step two.

The UGA application deadline is January 1, 2027. Early admission deadline is October 15, 2026.
(You may apply and attend the October dance major audition prior to applying to UGA if you are not applying for early action.)

Apply to the University of Georgia
 

Step Two: Apply to the uga department of dance

All dancers seeking entrance to the UGA Department of Dance dance major program as freshmen or as transfer students during the 2027-2028 academic year are required to submit an application form through Acceptd by October 20, 2026 for the October 23 audition or January 26, 2027 for the January 29 audition. No applications will be accepted after this date. While attending one of these in-person auditions is highly encouraged, a virtual audition for those unable to travel will be planned for Friday, February 12, 2027. Application materials should be submitted by February 9.

A one time non-refundable application fee of $35.00 is required. This cost covers the ability for us to work through the Acceptd platform. If you are experiencing financial hardship, you may qualify for a financial assistance waiver. Further information can be found on this page.

The following items will be requested for your application:

1.   A full length picture of the applicant in dance attire in a position of your choice. Please do not use a performance picture in costume and make-up.

2.  A statement of purpose: One to two paragraphs outlining your interest in becoming a dance major, your interest in UGA Dance, and your future goals or hopes for discovery in the field or related fields.

3.  For virtual audition only - a single link to your video (YouTube, Vimeo, or Dropbox) of the four demonstrated movement phrases that will be provided to applicants.

      
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Step Three: Select and attend your AUdition Date

As noted above, all dancers seeking entrance to the UGA Department of Dance dance major program as freshmen or as transfer students during the 2027-2028 academic year must also complete an audition, either in person or virtually. There are three dates available. Remember, you must submit your application to the UGA Department of Dance no later than the posted date. (See step two for application). The available audition dates are listed below.

• Friday, October 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  (Submit audition application by Tuesday, October 20)
   
• Friday, January 29, 2027, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  (Submit audition application by Tuesday, January 26)
   
• Friday, February 12, 2027, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Virtual)
  (While attending one of the in-person auditions is highly encouraged, a virtual audition will be planned on this day. Submit application materials by Tuesday, February 9.

Dancers wishing to major in dance but entering UGA prior to auditioning for the major program are given "provisional dance major" status, if passing a placement audition the first day of classes of the semester. Provisional majors are placed in dance major courses at the appropriate level and should complete the next scheduled formal audition. Dancers are accorded full recognition as dance majors by the University only after completing all University Core requirements. Intended dance majors entering UGA Spring 2027 that have not auditioned should plan to attend the October 23 audition.

Learn more about Dance Major Audition Requirements and Expectations

Scholarship Application

Unless a student requests otherwise, each student auditioning for entrance into the dance major program will be considered for a Lucy Lampkin Dance Scholarship. For the 2027-2028 year, a limited number of $1,000-$2,000 scholarships may be available for the freshman class and several scholarships will be available for each of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes through Lucy Lampkin and THE FRIENDS OF DANCE. Other scholarship opportunities may be possible for incoming freshman through the Department of Dance in years that funds are available as well as the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences such as the Cora Nunnally Miller Scholarship. For information on scholarships offered by UGA, please visit the Office of Financial Aid website at: https://osfa.uga.edu/.

Dance Minor

The minor in dance consists of eighteen semester hours of dance course work, nine credit hours of 3000-5000 level. Typically a student declares the minor in the freshman or sophomore year and takes required coursework during the sophomore, junior and senior years. Acceptance into the dance minor is by enrolling in a Category II dance technique course. A placement audition is required for some technique classes before enrolling. More information can be found on the minor audition page.