Thank you for your interest in IU's M.F.A. Acting Program. We have completed our recruitment process for the incoming class of nine acting students in the Fall 2023 semester. Our next recruitment cycle will begin in January 2026. 

The IU M.F.A. Acting Program provides tuition-free training, a generous yearly living stipend, and health insurance. In our next recruiting season in 2026, representatives from the IU M.F.A. Acting Program will be seeking exceptional candidates through the following audition opportunities: 

• The University/Resident Theatre Association (URTA) National Unified Auditions in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles + virtual auditions
• SETC LiNK virtual auditions
• If you’re unable to audition through URTA or SETC/LiNK, you may request a private audition by appointment in:
  • Atlanta GA 
  • Chicago IL 
  • Bloomington IN 
  • Virtual Audition for international candidates only

We prefer to meet candidates in person through one of these opportunities. 

Acting candidates should not complete the IU graduate school application until completing the audition process, after a formal offer has been made.