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Mark-Anthony Zuniga, Senior Undergraduate Academic Advisor: TD_Advising@austin.utexas.edu
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How can I obtain permission to get into "open; reserved" Theatre and Dance courses?
The majority of reserved T D courses are not available to non-majors. Receiving consent doesn't guarantee a seat in the course due to class size limitations.
When classes have started, please contact the instructor of the "open; reserved" T D course for consent to take the course.
If consent is received, please forward that email along with the information listed below to TD_Advising@austin.utexas.edu.
*Your First & Last Name
*Your EID
*TD course to be added (TD 3XX Title of course, Unique #XXXXX, Instructor Name)
If approved, the restriction should be lifted so the student may add the course until the 6th day of classes.
Can I be added to a Theatre and Dance course after the fourth sixth day of classes?
From Registration the 7th to 4th 12th day of classes, please join the waitlist, if available. From the 5th to 12th day of classes, contact the instructor of the OPEN course to find out if late adds are permitted. Receiving adds are permitted if the student was unable to add the course due to administrative error. Receiving consent doesn't guarantee a seat in the course due to class size limitations.
If consent is receivedyou have consent from the instructor of the course, please change the subject line toFall 2025 Late Spring 2026 Add, then forward the email along with the information listed below to TD_Advising@austin.utexas.edu.
*Your First & Last Name
*Your EID
*TD course to be added (TD 3XX Title of course, Unique #XXXXX, Instructor Name)
*Course & Unique number of course to be dropped, if needed
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Which Theatre and Dance courses may be available to non-majors?
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Courses that read “open” typically have some seats reserved for majors and some for non-majors. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are designed specifically for non-majors.
Additional info for some courses may be found by reviewing the course syllabi from previous semesters.
LOWER-DIVISION THEATRE AND DANCE COURSES OPEN TO NON-MAJORS
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T D 357T Topics in History, Criticism and Performance Studies (some sections require instructor consent)
Topics may include Writing for Black Performance, Confronting LGBTQ Oppression, The American Musical.
How do find out more about the content of a course?
Additional info for some courses may be found by reviewing the course syllabi from previous semesters.
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How do I register for Theatre and Dance courses open to non-majors?
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Due to the participatory nature of Theatre and Dance courses, auditing is not an option for the majority of Theatre and Dance courses. Only lecture based courses may be audited, if seats are available during the first week of classes. Please review the General Information Catalog for instructions on auditing a course.
How can I obtain permission to get into "open; reserved" Theatre and Dance courses?
The majority of reserved T D courses are not available to non-majors. Receiving consent doesn't guarantee a seat in the course due to class size limitations.From the 1st to 4th day of classes, please contact the instructor of the "open; reserved" T D course for consent to take the course. If consent is received, please forward that email along with the information listed below to TD_Advising@austin.utexas.edu.
*Your First & Last Name
*Your EID
*TD course to be added (TD 3XX Title of course, Unique #XXXXX, Instructor Name)
Can I minor in Theatre or Dance?
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Auditions for Department of Theatre and Dance shows are open to UT Austin students in any major, though Theatre and Dance majors will receive casting priority. General auditions are held in October and February for the following term (auditions in October for Spring productions; auditions in February for productions the following Fall). Non-majors may also audition for:The student lab production season - A bulletin board with information for the student lab season is located outside of WIN 1.122.
Most student organization productions - You may also review the Student Organization Website for options.
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