Boston University - Acting Transfer?

hellohellomo
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:04:12 +0000

Just to add -
I’m a freshman transfer in the acting BFA at BU right now. (this might make me a somewhat credible source…probably not.) As a transfer into the program, you have to begin as a freshman. You can however, depending on how many credits transfer over, opt out of some liberal arts credits. I have started doing this, and it’s proven to be REALLY helpful! You can also complete the Theatre Arts track in 3 years time, but it can be really difficult depending on how many credits you have or how you can work it into your schedule.

I will say though, that rumor has it that they usually accept around no more than 5 transfers each year depending on how many audition. There are 4 transfers in my class this year (one IUT) and I for some reason remember hearing that there were around 100 transfer auditions. Just as a side note…

I’ll also say though that coming into the program as a transfer has been an incredibly smooth transition, and if you are willing to be in school for 5 years, it can be REALLY rewarding! I also left my first college before the second semester, so I’ve only completed one semester of college outside of BU.

Hope that helped!