This MFA acting program compresses two years’ worth of material into 16 months by running on an eight-month calendar, divided into four 16-week semesters. Each of the 16-week semesters requires complete commitment on the part of the student. A standard week of study involves additional time in the evenings and on weekends for classes, rehearsals, and shoots.

Graduate (MFA) applicants must submit the following materials for admission: Completed Graduate Program Application Application Fee Undergraduate Degree Transcript Narrative Statement Letters of Recommendation Creative Portfolio Proof of English Proficiency *Please note: If you have applied to do your first year of study in New York City and the remaining years in Los Angeles or South Beach in the Degree Program you've applied for, only one application is necessary, and the application requirements will be the same as those above. You will receive two separate acceptance letters for both programs from NYFA - one for the Conservatory Program, and the second for the Degree Program. The following sections provide detailed information regarding each required application material.