As a prospective student from outside the United States, you must complete the following steps to apply to The Theatre School:

Application
Apply to DePaul Using the Online Application

Educational Credentials
In addition to your application, DePaul University requires you to submit your official educational credentials (transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates) and evaluation fee directly to one of three evaluation companies. These evaluators will then provide DePaul with a general evaluation of your studies and certified copies of your international educational credentials which will be used during admission review. (It doesn’t matter which company you choose. Only choose one.)
One Earth International Credential Evaluation
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Educational Perspectives

DePaul will not accept evaluations from any other evaluation companies and will not accept any educational credentials without an evaluation from One Earth, ECE or EP.
To determine what credentials you need to submit for evaluation, please refer to the website of your chosen evaluation company

Proof of English Language Competency
All international students must submit proof of English proficiency. You can prove your English proficiency by submitting any of the following test results:
• A minimum TOEFL score of 80, no section lower than 17 (internet based TOEFL), 213 (computer based TOEFL), or 550 (paper based TOEFL). DePaul University's institutional code is 1165. You can access information about the TOEFL test and register at www.toefl.org.
• A minimum IELTS score of 6.5. To learn about the IELTS test and register to take the test, please visit www.ielts.org.
• The equivalent of DePaul's courses WRD 103 and WRD 104 with grades of C or better at an accredited US educational institution.
• A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic score of 53. To learn more about the Pearson Test of English please visit www.pearsonpte.com
• If you have completed a Bachelor degree in the US, the English proficiency requirement may be waived.

MFA Directing and MFA Arts Leadership application materials are due by January 1.
MFA Acting and all BFA major applications are due by January 15 or two weeks prior to your audition or interview, whichever is earlier.
All major specific requirements (resumes, recommendation letters, etc) can either be sent via email or to the following address:

The Theatre School Admissions
2135 N. Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

You can view the requirements for your major by clicking on your intended major on the right menu.

Schedule Your Audition or Interview

Applicants to all BFA majors and to the MFA Acting program must also schedule and audition or interview online using the link above.