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Theatre (Grenfell)

Memorial University of Newfoundland · Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook

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  • 4+ years

    Duration (years)

    At least 4 years full-time

    Memorial Theatre (Grenfell) degree and campus
  • 70% Ontario general admission minimum

    Published threshold

    Published eligibility threshold: 70% Ontario general admission minimum. Standing requirements, checked November 2026. Ontario Grade 12. Standard general admission threshold. Competitive programme selection is separate. The eligible Music and Fine Arts admission pilot uses separate criteria.

    Memorial Ontario Grade 12 admission requirements

Deadlines

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Next deadline

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) application deadline. Fall 2027 cycle

    2026 entry

    Aug. 26, 2026 (11:59 p.m. NDT) The only Memorial deadline on this page carrying an explicit year. IMMINENT relative to the check date.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
February 1Fall priority applicationAnnual Fall entry · Every year
  • First-entry applicants
  • February 1
  • Late applications may be considered as time and resources permit
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Sept. 9Fall semester, application closesRecurring annual · Every year
  • Sept. 9
  • Verbatim: "The general admission application closes on the first day of that semester."
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Sept. 10Fall semester, application opensRecurring annual · Every year
  • Sept. 10
  • Verbatim: "The application for admission opens one year before the start of the semester
  • It will be available as of 5 p.m
  • Newfoundland Time on the date indicated."
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March 1Fall semester, priority application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 1
  • Verbatim: "This is the recommended deadline for submission of the general admission application
  • Competitive-entry programs may have different deadlines."
  • The page also states: "High school students applying for the fall semester must apply by March 1 to be considered for early entrance scholarships."
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Feb. 1Spring semester, priority application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Feb. 1
  • Document deadline April 30
  • application closes May 11
  • opens May 12 a year ahead
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Oct. 1Winter semester, priority application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Oct. 1
  • Document deadline Dec. 20
  • application closes Jan. 6
  • opens Jan. 7 a year ahead
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Aug. 20Fall semester, document deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Aug. 20
  • Verbatim: "Deadline to submit official documents for all general admission programs
  • Applications and documents received after this date will be processed as time and resources permit."
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4U / EAE4U / ETS4U / EWC4UOne eligible Grade 12 English course
  • One eligible Grade 12 social studies or modern/classical language course
  • One eligible Grade 12 elective
  • Standard Ontario admission uses five eligible Grade 12 courses. Memorial requires a 70% average across them and a pass in each. Consult the course table for eligible electives and permitted substitutions when a subject area is missing.
Memorial Ontario Grade 12 admission requirements
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Memorial Ontario Grade 12 admission requirementsMemorial Ontario Grade 12 admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through MUN admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    MUN admissionsMUN admissions
  3. Step 3Requested interim records and final official transcripts
    • Upload the unofficial documents listed in your admissions portal. Final official records are normally required to verify admission and evaluate transfer credit, and must come from the issuer or its authorized service. Official records cannot be uploaded by the applicant; follow the instructions for your admission category.
    Memorial undergraduate document submission and transcript definitionsMemorial undergraduate document submission and transcript definitions
  4. Step 4Certified translation for records outside English or French
    • Provide an English translation by a certified translator and a notarized copy of the original-language document.
    Memorial transcript translation requirementsMemorial transcript translation requirements
  5. Step 5General application fee: $70 domestic or $300 international
    • The non-refundable fee is $70 CAD for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, or $300 CAD for international applicants. Some programs charge additional fees. Published exemptions include recent Memorial attendance and eligible employees or retirees.
    Memorial undergraduate application fees and exemptionsMemorial undergraduate application fees and exemptions
  6. Step 6Select the BFA Theatre (Grenfell) programme on Memorial’s undergraduate application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Memorial Ontario Grade 12 admission requirementsMemorial Ontario Grade 12 admission requirements
  7. Step 7Complete an audition for Acting or an interview for Technical Theatre Production.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Memorial Ontario Grade 12 admission requirementsMemorial Ontario Grade 12 admission requirements

Acting applicants audition. Technical Theatre Production applicants interview.

Memorial Theatre (Grenfell) degree and campus
Applicant pathways
High-school entry route

High-school applicants

  • Competitive first entry from high school at Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook.
  • Memorial first reviews general admission eligibility and then sends the application to the academic unit for competitive selection.
Memorial general and competitive-entry admissions
Music and Fine Arts admission pilot

Eligible Canadian applicants

  • The alternative pilot applies to the 2025–2028 admission cycles. Eligible applicants who miss the standard general requirements are considered automatically.
  • International applicants are currently excluded. The programme still requires its usual audition, interview or portfolio.
Memorial Music and Fine Arts admission pilot
Additional programme requirements

All programme applicants

  • Complete an audition for Acting or an interview for Technical Theatre Production.
Memorial Theatre (Grenfell) degree and campus

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete at least 120 credit hours.
ReferencesMemorial Theatre (Grenfell) degree and campusMemorial 2026–27 Calendar, Grenfell School of Fine ArtsMemorial 2026–27 Calendar, Grenfell Theatre course titles

Program facts

Published threshold70% Ontario general admission minimum

Ontario Grade 12. Standard general admission threshold. Competitive programme selection is separate. The eligible Music and Fine Arts admission pilot uses separate criteria.

Memorial Ontario Grade 12 admission requirementsMemorial Ontario Grade 12 admission requirements

Majors & specializations

Select the Theatre degree at Grenfell. The stream determines the additional selection requirement.

Acting

BFA

The major includes acting training and practical performance in theatre productions. Applicants indicate this stream and audition.

Published requirements

Courses

Shared first-year Fall and Winter courses in the 2026–27 Grenfell BFA Theatre sample for Acting and Technical Theatre Production.

First year
Fall

The sample includes one first-year English course and one elective.

  • THEA 1000Introduction to the History of Theatre I3 credits
  • THEA 1010Introduction to Acting3 credits
  • THEA 1020Introduction to Technical Theatre Production3 credits
Winter

The sample includes THEA 1110 for Acting or THEA 1120 for Technical Theatre Production, plus first-year English and two electives.

  • THEA 1001Introduction to the History of Theatre II3 credits
Elective choices
  • The 84-credit-hour Theatre requirement includes 51 credit hours in Acting or Technical Theatre Production. Outside Theatre, the Calendar lists 12 elective credit hours, or 9 with THEA 2901.
Study locations
Campus
Grenfell Campus, Corner BrookMemorial Theatre (Grenfell) degree and campus

Careers

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Costs

Theatre (Grenfell) · BFA

Published cost estimate

Fall 2026 · Per 3-credit course · CAD

Canadian and permanent residents example · Choose your category

Base tuition$675
Books and suppliesNo programme amount verified
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Grenfell Campus · Published rates for new undergraduates.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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