College of DuPage Transfer Pathway – Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Students who complete an Associate in Fine Arts – Theatre Performance or related degree at the College of DuPage may transfer credit hours toward Butler’s Bachelor of Arts in Theatre in the Jordan College of the Arts.

What This Agreement Covers

This pathway supports students transitioning from performance and technical theatre training at the College of DuPage into Butler’s broad-based Bachelor of Arts in Theatre program. Applicants must complete an audition or portfolio review as part of the admission process.

What’s Fulfilled

  • First-Year Seminar and core general education areas
  • Foundational theatre courses such as Acting I & II, Theatre History, and Stage Craft
  • Approved humanities, social science, and natural science electives
  • Up to 60 transfer credits toward degree completion

What Courses Will I Take at Butler?

After transfer, students complete roughly 60 credits in upper-division theatre courses such as:

  • Script Analysis
  • Directing I & II
  • Theatre History II
  • Acting III or Movement for Actors
  • Stage Management or Design Seminar
  • Theatre Capstone Project

Next Steps

  • Apply to Butler – Select Theatre as your intended major.
  • Schedule your audition or portfolio review.
  • Email questions – Contact gobutler@butler.edu with questions about requirements or timelines.

Estimated Program Cost

Program costs for the BA in Theatre follow Butler’s standard undergraduate tuition and fees. Your total cost depends on how many credits you transfer and how many you complete at Butler. For current rates and sample cost scenarios, see Butler’s Tuition & Fees information.

Why Butler

  • Training from working theatre professionals
  • Performance and production opportunities from year one
  • Access to Indianapolis’ vibrant arts community

Questions?

Reach out to gobutler@butler.edu to learn more about transferring into Butler’s BA in Theatre.