Course & Advising Info for Theatre and Dance Undergraduates

• TD Course Descriptions - General Info Catalog
  • TD Course Restrictions 
  • TD 314P / 314Q / 324P Production Labs / Shops Restrictions
    
    
• UT Course Descriptions - General Info Catalog
  • UT Course Syllabi
  • Course Instructor Survey Results - Search instructor or course reviews
  • Course Numbers - How to Read Course Numbers
    

Fine Arts Course Options

• Art & Art History Courses for Non-Majors

• Arts and Entertainment Technologies Request for Courses

• Center for Integrated Design Courses

• Fine Arts Courses
  • Fine Arts Internship Course - F A 140 / F A 340
• Music Courses for Non-Majors
  
  

Website: https://theatredance.utexas.edu

Main Office Location: 
F. Loren Winship Drama Building, Room 1.142
300 East 23rd Street, Austin, TX 78712

Phone:
512-471-5793 

Directory: Theatre and Dance Faculty/Staff Directory

Tickets: Theatre and Dance Major Tickets

Room Reservations: ArtsVision - For T&D majors who wish to request a room in the Winship building.

• Core Options List / PDF
  • Core Course Substitution Petition
  • Government Course Pairings
  • Science Rules & Options for Non-Majors

• Additional Basic Education Requirement (BA only)

  • Foreign Language - Intermediate Proficiency
  • General Culture Options

• Flag Requirements
  • T D Courses that Satisfy Flag Requirements
  • Center for the Skills & Experience Flags Website
  • Flag Substitution Petition

COFA Dean's Office Directory

COFA Office of Student Affairs

Website: https://sites.utexas.edu/cofastudents/

Office Location: 
Doty Fine Arts Building, Suite 1.103
2301 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712

Available by email or phone: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Phone: 512-471-5011     Email: cofastudentaffairs@austin.utexas.edu

• • Enrollment Support

• • Graduation & Commencement Information
    

• • • Academic Regalia Information

• • University Honors Information

Center for Creative Economies

• Fine Arts Career Services Office
  • Fine Arts Internship Course - F A 140 / F A 340
  • Funding Opportunities
    

Counselors in Academic Residence (CARE) Counseling and Mental Health

• Student Testing Services FAQ's
• AP/IB/SAT/ACT - View Scores & Claim Credits
  
  
• Credit by Exam
  • All Available Subjects and Exam Schedule 
  • GOV 310L AP Texas Exam: For students who scored a 3 and above on their AP Government exam
  • RHE 306 TSI Essay: Optional for some first-year students who don't expect credit for RHE 306 from AP/IB/SAT/ACT/Dual Credit
    
    

• How to Apply for a Minor or Certificate
  
  
• Arts Management & Administration Minor
  • Fine Arts Internship Course - F A 140 / F A 340
    
    
• Other Fine Arts Minors

• Transfer Course Equivalencies - For students wanting to take courses at another college to transfer to UT Austin
• Education Abroad - Find a Program
• University Extension Courses - University Extension (UEX) offers a variety of flexible course options for individuals seeking to earn academic credit from The University of Texas at Austin.
  
  

TRANSCRIPTS 

• Sending Transcripts to UT
• Request UT Transcript / Enrollment Verification
  
  

The MyUT Website has many resource links available for students.

Campus Safety
Counseling & Mental Health
Chosen Name
Disability & Access
Health Services
Email Update
Financial Aid & Scholarships
UT ID Card
Student Outreach and Support

UT Directory

T&D Wiki

T&D Degree Audits, Degree Guides & Sample 4-Year Plans

How to Run a Degree Audit

22-24 BFA Acting 4-Year Plan.pdf

22-24 BFA Degree Plan Guidelines

BFA Degree Requirements (Undergraduate Catalog)

22-24 BFA Dance Education 4-Year Plan.pdf 

22-24 BFA Dance 4-Year Plan

22-24 BFA Theatre Education 4-Year Plan 

22-24 BA Emphases Sample 4-year Plans

22-24 BA Degree Plan Guideline

BA Emphases Major Requirements (Undergraduate Catalog)

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Course Waitlists

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DROPPING a Course

All students may Drop a Course Online 

WITHDRAWING from ALL Courses

Prior to the mid-semester deadline, students may withdraw for any reason. Please visit the Registration Change System to initiate the withdrawal. You will also be prompted to reach out to cofastudentaffairs@austin.utexas.edu to set up a one-on-one meeting with a Student Affairs staff member. Though their permission is not required to withdraw, they’ll review options, resources, and readmission items with you. 

Late REGISTRATION for ALL students not yet registered ($50 late registration fee added)

Please contact the COFA Office of Student Affairs to begin the registration process.

*Payment due by 5pm January 29

Late ADDS for NON-THEATRE & DANCE Courses

Please contact the Department offering the course to learn about their late add policy and procedure. For example, contact the History Department for History courses. 

*Payment for added classes (if applicable) due by 5pm January 29

Late ADDS for THEATRE & DANCE Courses

Note: Not all late add requests are approved.  If adding this course increases you to over 17 hours, please fill out the Irregular Status Petition online. 

*Payment for added classes (if applicable) due by 5pm January 29

Please include the following information in your late add email request to Mark-Anthony.

Subject line: 
Spring 2025 Late Add Request

Message:
*Your First & Last Name 
*Your EID
*Course Prefix & Number, Title of Course, Unique #XXXXX, Instructor Name
     (Example: TD 353T How to Defy Gravity, Unique #96000, Lin Manuel Miranda)

• For T&D Independent Studies:
  Please turn in the completed Independent Study Contract to Mark-Anthony, so he can add the course for you.  No email from faculty is required because their signature is on the form.
  
  
• For T&D Required Courses:
  If you didn't register for a T&D Required course, no email from faculty is required.  Examples include BFA courses or courses you already received consent to add.
  
  
• For Performance or New Works Festival Course Credits:
  To add TD 323P Adv. Projects in Acting & Directing or TD 321P Festival Project & Production, no email from faculty is required.
  
  
• For All Other T&D Courses:
  Contact the instructor of the course to find out if late adds are permitted.
  If consent is received, please forward the email along with the information listed above to TD_Advising@austin.utexas.edu.   

Campus Safety Information
Active Shooter Response Guide, Building Access and Security, Campus Closures, Emergency Communications & Terms, Safety Hubs on Campus, Safety Apps, Sirens, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Trainings

Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC)

• CMHC’s 24/7 crisis line is 512-471-2255 (CALL) to speak with a crisis counselor anytime. 
  
  
• CARE (Counselors in Academic Residence) is a program of the CMHC that places a counselor onsite in colleges across the university to help make it easier for students to get support. Niki Luibrand, LCSW, is the CARE counselor who supports students in the College of Fine arts.
  

  Call 512-471-0392 and ask to schedule a CARE appointment. Students may need to leave a message with their EID and a good contact number. 
  Walk-in office hours are from 1pm to 2pm on Mondays in DFA 1.204B.

Behavior Concerns Advice Line ( BCAL )
Are you worried about a student you know, bothered that your roommate has been acting differently, or concerned about the behavior of a co-worker? If so, call BCAL 512-232-5050 or share your concerns online.

Chosen Name: Update your Chosen Name - If you designate a chosen name it will be displayed on the following, including:  Class rosters, ID cards, Canvas, UT Directory, Interactive Degree Audit (IDA) and Registration Information Sheet (RIS).

Disability and Access Information
D&A ensures students with disabilities have equal access to their academic experiences at the University of Texas at Austin by determining eligibility and approving reasonable accommodations.

Email: Update your UT Email Address
If you change your official email address after the 12th day of classes, please email Mark-Anthony to update the Theatre and Dance email list as well.  

Financial Aid & Scholarships Information

ID Card - UT Student ID Card Information

Sanger Learning Center

• Get ahead with one-on-one appointment or drop-in tutoring
• Discuss ways to achieve your desired academic results with a learning specialist
• Request a peer academic coach to maximize your study effectiveness
• Improve your math skills with our refreshers and exam reviews
• Attend a workshop or request one for your group
• Log into PEARL for a customized list of all campus resources for each of your courses
• Access all of our handouts virtually

Student Outreach and Support
Our office helps students and their families during difficult or emergency situations. Assistance includes outreach, class absence notifications, advocacy, intervention, support, student emergency funds and referrals to relevant campus and community resources. 

• Emergency situations include but are not limited to: Missing Student, Family Emergency, Fire or Natural Disaster, Medical or Mental Health Concern, Academic difficulties due to crisis or emergency situations, Interpersonal Violence (stalking, harassment, physical and/or sexual assault)

• UT Outpost is the free on-campus food pantry and career closet for all currently enrolled students at UT Austin. 
• Class Absence Notification Request 

Student Success Help Desk
The Student Success Help Desk may help students stay on track to graduate and offers students assistance enrolling in classes required to fulfill degree requirements. 

University Health Services Information