Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA for the music or theatre awards, minimum 2.5 GPA for the art award. Nomination by selected department is required.

Applicant must demonstrate competence and participation in one of various activity areas, including art, music, sports, and theatre.

Selection is based upon talent and academic qualifications. A special emphasis is placed on talent through an audition or portfolio review.

Applicant must have a special talent in music, theatre, or visual arts, audition or portfolio required.

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Applicant must have outstanding artistic talent. An on-campus audition is required.

Applicant must plan to participate in theatre productions. Audition or taped performance required.

Awarded to incoming freshmen who demonstrate skills and experience in acting and/or technical theatre.

Selection based upon audition.

Applicant must be present for either an on-campus audition (for music and theatre) or a portfolio review (for art and journalism).

For music, award is based upon the audition for acceptance. For art, award is based upon a portfolio that must be presented to the department. For theatre, the award is dependent upon previous acting experience and a written statement. For dance, award is based upon the audition for acceptance.

For music, award is based upon the audition for acceptance. For art, award is based upon a portfolio that must be presented to the department. For theatre, the award is dependent upon previous acting experience and a written statement. For dance, the award is based upon the audition for acceptance.

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.7 or better and submit an essay on major selection, portfolio of work, or audition.