Theatre BFA

Meet with a First Year Advisor to develop your academic planning.

Explore majors with a MyMajors assessment.

Review and apply for scholarships from the Division of Theatre in BOSS.

Take advantage of the Student Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring).

Join the Performing Arts Living and Learning Community to live and learn with like-minded peers.

Audition for a theatre production, take the Production Crew class, and/or volunteer in production shops.

Focus your student experience by joining a Division of Theatre student organization.

Connect your schedule to the Department of Theatre and Dance season each semester to attend performances and events.

Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Search for internship and entry level summer jobs in your field of study.

Create your Handshake profile.

Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with colleagues and leaders.

Meet with the College of Fine Arts and Communications Advising Center for questions about your major.

Apply to BOSS each year.

Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.

Explore Campus Resources for academic and personal support.

Consider the Division of Theatre’s specially tailored study abroad programs led by faculty.

Meet with an advisor in Education Abroad or Study in America to explore financial aid options.

Sharpen your leadership by attending a professional conference or virtual meeting with an organization such as the Association for Theatre in Higher Education.

Participate in The Big Event to give back to the regional community.

Attend a Nonprofit and Volunteer Fair from Student Involvement to jump into meaningful service in TXST’s community.

Attend a conference related to your major (get recommendations from a faculty) or your student organization.

Seek department-specific experiential offerings in internships and externships.

Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services or your academic department.

Check your Degree Audit & meet with your academic advisor.

Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor.

Create and update a digital portfolio of academic work and experiences.

Complete a capstone project related to major.

Complement your degree with a micro credential.

Explore next steps including potential Fine Arts graduate programs.

Seek out a leadership role with the Leadership & Service program.

Attend financial literacy workshops (e.g., budgeting, student loans, taxes).

Select a service activity through Student Involvement to give back to the area community.

Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to the TXST community.

Deliver a presentation in a student conference, workshop, seminar or community organization.

Attend a professional conference (seek a faculty or department recommendation if needed).

Develop a career map or graduate school plan with Career Services.

Identify faculty and professional references.

Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.