<p>^^yes, I hesitated about replying earlier because it wasn’t clear what kind of program you meant. I have a former student at Purchase who started as a film major–i.e., portfolio-based admission to film production type program–then left and re-applied/returned as a cinema studies major. Neither major is related to acting, but they are strong programs there if that’s what the OP is considering. I took her at her word when I responded to the query about cinema studies. But as they would be at, say, NYU, acting and cinema (or film) studies are totally different programs.</p>