Location
JW Jones Student Union
800 University Drive
JW Jones Student Union
Maryville, MO 64468
Contact Information
School of Fine & Performing Arts Visit Day
Description
Explore majors in our School of Fine and Performing Arts (Music, Art, and Theatre) including Music, with concentrations in Instrumental Music Education and Vocal Music Education, Art Education, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Studio Art (Photography, Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Printmaking, and Sculpture), Theatre Performance, Theatre Tech and Design, General Theatre, and Theatre/Speech Education.
The School of Fine and Performing Arts is committed to excellence in all areas. Our faculty are outstanding performers, designers, teachers, and more. Our graduates are given a wide variety of experiences to prepare for their chosen professions upon graduation. During the this Visit Day, prospective students will have opportunities to participate in breakout sessions, tour the facilities, hear from current students, meet one-on-one with our faculty, and take a campus tour.
Music Students: You will be able to participate in private lessons with our esteemed faculty. Please bring your instrument. You may take your instrument to the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building prior to checking in.
Art Students: Please bring your portfolios if you would like to participate in a portfolio review with our talented faculty. These reviews will be after the event ends.
Theatre Students: You will have the opportunity to participate in a Theatre Scholarship Audition (high schools seniors). Tech Theatre students may also bring portfolios.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Interact with faculty and students majoring in related fields
- Learn about careers in Fine and Performing Arts
- Tour our classrooms
- Explore the Northwest Campus
- Learn more about:
- Admission requirements
- Scholarships
- Living on campus
- Student organizations, meal plans and more!
Tentative agenda:
9:00 am: Check In at Student Union
9:15 am: Welcome and Admissions Presentation
10:00 am: Campus Tours
11:30 am: Lunch
12:15 pm: Transition to Academic Buildings
12:30 pm: Breakout Sessions with faculty; tour of facilities; classroom experiences
2:30 pm: Private Lessons, Art Portfolio Reviews, Theatre Auditions; Wrap Up (Financial Assistance, Academic Advisor)
*Departure time may vary depending on lessons/reviews/auditions
**Students will receive their time and location for music private lessons and theatre auditions at Check In.
To learn more about Maryville and plan for your trip, visit visitmaryville.org.
Music and Theatre students should view www.nwmissouri.edu/finearts to learn more about requirements for auditions/scholarships.
Upcoming Dates And Times
- Sep 29, 20269:00 AM - 3:30 PM (2:00 PM - 8:30 PM UTC)Available spots: 120
Questions & Answers
- Are appointments available?
Students attending this Visit Day will have the opportunity to meet with our Fine and Performing Arts faculty one-on-one. Please note this in your registration. All athletic appointments will need to be set up with Northwest Athletics.
- Can I meet with someone about being a college athlete?
The Admissions Office is not able to assist with athletic recruiting. Please reach out to Bearcat Athletics for prospective student-athlete information. https://bearcatsports.com/sb_output.aspx?form=4
- What should I bring with me?
Students should bring their instruments and/or art portfolios if you would like to participate in private lessons and/or portfolio reviews.
