Student Essential Information

What is NCTC College Day?

A one-stop shop for high school theatre students in NC –  NCTC College Day is the only event that connects you with NC college theatre programs from across the state.

You can audition for college representatives or present your portfolio. You can also choose to attend the college fair without auditioning or presenting a portfolio.

Students in grades 9-12, graduates taking a gap year, and transfer students – and their parents! – can visit the College Fair to meet 25+ theatre departments, all in one place, in one day.

The goal of NCTC College Day is to help students and parents see the full scope of options of schools across the state, from BFA programs to theatre minors, and from outstanding private schools with scholarship funds to state schools with some of the nation’s top theatre programs. Which schools offer scholarships in the arts? Which ones have relationships with professional theatres? Which have work study opportunities? Which have the most active student groups? And how can you get a job with a degree in theatre? We’ll help you find the answers to all these questions and more. Every year, students leave NCTC College Day with a list of their new favorite schools and invaluable contacts. And many students walk away with scholarship offers! Let us help connect you to your dream college theatre program.

Note: College Day activities are spread across multiple buildings, and attendees will be walking outside between various activities. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring appropriate outerwear for weather conditions. 

NCTC College Day is North Carolina’s best opportunity for high school students to get involved with theatre programs across the state. You will get to meet with the #1 school on your list and discover new schools!

High school students in grades 9-12, homeschool students, college transfer students, as well as recent high school graduates taking a gap year, who are interested in studying theatre in college should register! Whether you are planning to pursue a theatre major or minor, this event will help you find the right school. Colleges are not just interested in seniors, they’re excited to meet students in grades 9-11 too! Parents are also welcome to attend with their student (no additional fee), to learn more about the opportunities students can have as a theatre major, and speak to current college theatre students.

High School teachers can come for FREE! You can watch auditions, meet college representatives at the College Fair, support your students and make great connections! Teacher RSVP | Learn more

At most college fairs, the admissions department represents their school. They may not know the specific theatre department details you have questions about. At NCTC College Day, you meet with theatre professors and current students from the schools that interest you! They can answer questions about majors offered, performance opportunities, student life, and more!

NCTC works to ensure our programs are available to all of the state’s citizens, including people with disabilities. If you wish to request assistance or have questions about accessibility, please contact NCTC Executive Director Angie Hays at angelahays@nctc.org.

Check out the schools coming to College Day!

Will all of the schools watch auditions, post callbacks and conduct portfolio reviews?

Some colleges will send enough representatives to watch auditions and review portfolios, but due to faculty size, production schedules and other conflicts, not all colleges are able to do all College Day activities. All represented colleges will have a table at the college fair, and we encourage you to visit the tables of any schools you are interested in to learn more about their admissions process.

Hear what NCTC College Day alumni have to say about this special event!

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