Admission Into the Dance Degree Program
To be accepted as a dance degree candidate you must apply to the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Admissions. Prospective dance degree students must also fill out an application to audition and complete and pass the audition.
Certificate Programs
Undergraduate students in good academic standing, with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, may pursue our certificate programs. University Special Students who have previously completed any bachelor’s degree are also eligible and encouraged to pursue this certificate.
To declare the certificate, students are required to complete an application and should meet with one of our certificate advisors to discuss their intention.
Hear About the Dance Admissions Process
How to Apply
Learn more about our audition process.
Find out how to apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Ask Questions
Check out our Admissions FAQ or contact our recruitment director, Karen McShane-Hellenbrand, with your questions about our degree and certificate programs. kamcshan@wisc.edu
608-262-3679
Plan Your Visit
We would love to show you around Lathrop Hall. To schedule a tour, contact Karen McShane-Hellenbrand at kamcshan@wisc.edu
608-262-3679
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students can fund their undergraduate education both through federal and state funding (grants and financial aid) and through awarded scholarships. To apply for UW–Madison scholarships, visit the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) and fill out an application. Based on your areas of interest, you will be directed to appropriate scholarships for which you are eligible.
Dance degree and certificate students who demonstrate emerging professionalism in the field are eligible to apply for scholarships and awards through the department. Funds for these scholarships are made possible through generous gifts from donors and friends of the department.