Columbia College Chicago offers two degrees in musical theatre: the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Musical Theatre and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre Performance. The BFA is a highly structured, rigorous program requiring progressively intense training in musicianship, dance technique, and acting styles. The BA provides a foundation in musical theatre while allowing students the flexibility to explore other theatre courses, minor in another subject, or double major. BA and BFA students have equal opportunities to audition for all productions at Columbia.

Students must submit all official educational records of high school, secondary school or college/university work. Official educational records not written in English should include an English translation when possible. In some cases this may require applicants to submit a “leaving certificate” or “graduation certificate” along with their translated, certified educational record. Official educational records not written in English should include an English translation when possible. Proof of English language proficiency is required for admission to the college if English is not your country’s primary language.