College of The Arts

We pride ourselves on being a professional training ground for tomorrow’s artists. Broadway stars, Hollywood actors, award-winning musicians and brilliant visual artists get their start in the College of the Arts.

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Distinctions

State-of-the-Art Performance Spaces
From classroom instruction to rehearsals and opening nights, our students learn and perform in professional theatre spaces. Nationally recognized for its architectural design, the Clayes Performing Arts Center sets the stage for student success and professional development.

Grammy Award-winning Faculty
Students in the School of Music are taught and mentored by Grammy Award-winning musical artists who bring their passion and expertise to the classroom.

Faculty in the Field
Our faculty have appeared in Hollywood on the big screen, seen their names in lights on Broadway and been featured in hit television shows. As educators, they bring that real-world experience back to students, preparing them to connect with casting agents, book roles and succeed in the performing arts.

Why Choose the College of the Arts

We empower students to realize their individual artistic vision while refining their craft. Our students are actively involved in a wide range of performances, productions, exhibitions and recitals, from conception to production.

Visual Arts Modernization Project

Set for completion in fall 2024, the Visual Arts Modernization Project will feature two new buildings that will house the Nicholas & Lee Begovich Gallery, student art galleries, high-tech classrooms and project spaces. These changes will impact how we teach, learn, engage with and experience the arts.

Meng Concert Hall

Celebrated for its outstanding acoustics, the 800-seat Meng Concert Hall engages audiences with its subtleties and unobstructed sound. Performances by the university's music ensembles and guest artists produce a unique synergy.

Opportunities in Theatre

Fourth-year musical theatre students travel to New York City every year to perform on Broadway for agents, managers, casting directors and alumni. In 2023, all 14 graduating seniors received a call from a talent agent, manager or casting director after the showcase.

Nationally Recognized Dance Program

Over the past decade, students in our program have repeatedly been chosen to perform at the American College Dance Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. This impressive record demonstrates the strength, intensity and depth of our program and the faculty and students that continue to shape the future of dance.

Majors and Degrees