Graduate Program

Graduate students performing in a thesis concert

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the MFA program in dance at the University of Iowa. We are pleased to have this invitation to share some information regarding our outstanding dance program, and some reasons why we maintain a national and international reputation for excellence.
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Fellowships

Iowa Arts Fellowship. For outstanding performers and/or choreographers.
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Degrees

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
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Applications

Acceptance into the MFA program in dance requires admission into the Graduate College of the University of Iowa, as well as admission into the Department of Dance. Applicants must complete all application forms required for admission prior to the graduate auditions. Auditions will be conducted both in-person and online during the 2022-23 academic year, for admission for fall 2023. Decisions regarding admission and assistantships cannot be confirmed until all required applicant files are completely satisfied.
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Assistantships

The University of Iowa Department of Dance offers graduate students many opportunities to teach.
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General Catalog

In our effort to provide access to the most up-to-date information possible, the catalogue of the University of Iowa General Catalog includes updated information as provided.
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TOEFL

Foreign student applicants whose native language is other than English must take and pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) unless they have received a degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, or New Zealand.
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