Transferring from 2-year college

College Majors Theater/Drama Majors
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Hello to everyone,

I am currently a student at a community college in Michigan, and I am looking to transfer to a 4 year university for a major in theater. Due to a number of issues, location is very limited – I really cannot go outside of Michigan/Ohio/Indiana/Illinois/Wisconsin. I am looking for programs that include opportunities in both performance/acting as well as tech and production. I am willing to look into both BA and BFA programs, as well as audition and non-audition programs. I am also looking for a program that would allow a double major (psychology or education), and I do have some financial constraints. I have a strong academic record in college with 60+ credits already.

I have looked into the programs at both Wayne State and Marquette at this point, but I am definitely trying to branch out some.

Does anyone have any suggestions for schools that may be suited to my situation?

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Ohio has a number of strong theater programs in both BFA and BA. Check out places like CCM, BW, Kenyon, Ohio Northern, Wright State, or Denson.

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Western Michigan has a good reputation. Also Michigan obviously, and their acting program is not quite as hard to get into as the MT program. (Though still pretty tough.) In Illinois, my kid goes to CCPA Roosevelt, but he has worked with people from Northern Illinois, Western Ilinois, Loyola, DePaul and Northwestern, all with strong programs (NU and DePaul at the tippy-top, but the Illinois schools are extremely good values if you’re in-state.) Check out Ball State and Evansville in Indiana, too.

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Oakland University and Western Michigan have good programs. I hear Michigan State does too. In Indiana, Ball State is good. Also, Uniiversity of WI at Stephens Point has a very good reputation. Columbia College Chicago may work too.

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Central Michigan U – ?

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One thing I’ve noticed in many BFA programs (I don’t have a school specific list) is transfer students start as a freshman and move through the 4 year program. I love the idea of saving $ by doing community college first to keep costs down, I’d love to hear your experience down the road.