Undergraduate

Program Entry

Program entry for all levels for Dance, Film, Music & Sound, Theatre & Performance, and Visual Art BFAs is by audition, interview, or portfolio review. Auditions, interviews and portfolio reviews take place from February to April.

Entry into the Art, Performance & Cinema Studies (APCS) (BA) and Performance Production & Design (BFA) programs are by direct admission to SFU. Please scroll down for Program Area-specific information, instructions, and documents.

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Cohort based - Fall Admission

The SCA offers cohort-based BFA programs. Students work with the same group or cohort of students for the four years of their BFA Major. Starting in the Fall term of Year 1, students follow a sequence of cohort classes each year.

Our entry process is limited to Fall term (September) for our BFA programs. While SFU offers Spring and Summer admissions to the University, we are not able to accept applications to the BFA programs for Spring and Summer entry.

Important

When you apply to SFU you are asked to declare a first and second choice for your intended major. If a BFA major is your intended choice, you will have to submit a supplemental application (i.e. an audition, interview, or portfolio review) for our Dance, Film, Music & Sound, Theatre & Performance, and Visual Art programs.

Information about the supplemental applications can be found on your TO DO LIST (Supplemental Application) in your SFU Student Centre.

Entry into the Art, Performance & Cinema Studies (APCS) (BA) and Performance Production & Design (BFA) are by direct admission to SFU.

SFU application and acceptance timelines for Fall 2026:

SFU Undergraduate Application Period

High School Applicants, Mature Students, and Post-Secondary Transfer Applicants applying to SCA: October 1, 2025 鈥� January 31, 2026
Post-Secondary Transfer Applicants only: March 1, 2026 - April 15, 2026

BFA Programs Supplemental Application Period

Deadline for High School Applicants, Mature Students and Post-secondary Transfer Applicants who applied early: February 7, 2026 (NOTE: High School Applicants and Mature Students must apply by the first deadline)
Deadline for Post-secondary Transfer Applicants: April 22, 2026 (the deadline to submit all other admissions documents is May 15, 2026)

Entry into the into the Art, Performance & Cinema Studies (BA) and Performance Production & Design (BFA) programs are by direct admission to SFU. The submission of a supplemental application is not required for these Majors.

how to apply

Step 1 - Apply to SFU

You can find SFU's Admissions Requirements .

You can apply to SFU .

Apply to SFU before submitting the SCA supplemental application. After applying to SFU, you will be given a 9-digit reference number (e.g. 301XXXXXX) - you will need this number to submit the SCA supplemental application.

Step 2 - Apply to SCA

There are three parts to the SCA supplemental application for the BFA programs:

Part 1: Fill out the SCA Online Application Form
Part 2: Submit the Area-specific questionnaire and supporting documents (e.g. portfolio). CLICK HERE for the Area-specific applications.
Part 3: Audition or interview (Area-specific)
- Dance and Theatre & Performance: Live auditions are held in February and April at SCA
- Film and Music & Sound You may be contacted if you are selected for an interview in February and April

Step 3 - Your SFU and SCA Application Results

You need to gain admission to both SFU and SCA to start in a BFA Major.

Communication regarding your admission to SFU and to the SCA Major will come from SFU Amissions.

All applicants will be notified by email.

You can accept your SFU offer by paying the admissions deposit through your goSFU account.

Frequently Asked Questions

What I'm not accepted to the SCA BFA Major that I applied for?

If the SCA Major is your first choice program, then SFU will evaluate you for the second choice program.

Next steps:

You can re-apply to a BFA Major for the next Fall semester 鈥� you do not need to re-apply to SFU, but you do need to submit a new SCA supplemental application.
You can also explore the other Majors offered at SFU 鈥� Please reach out to Student Services Advising for more information.

If you have any questions about your application status, please contact the SCA's New Student Advisor at scanew@sfu.ca.

Area-specific Applications

APPLY TO: Dance

The process to apply for the Dance program is a questionnaire and an audition. Please note that a live audition is strongly recommended and preferrred. If circumstances prevent your attendance at a live audition, we will accept a video audition.

DANCE: Fall 2026 Questionnaire | Fall 2026 Dance Video Audition Instructions

Find out more about the Dance program HERE.

APPLY TO: Film

The process to apply for the Film program is a questionnaire followed by an interview. Based on the results of the submitted questionnaire, a virtual interview will follow later for approximately half the students who have applied. Please note that applicants for the Film Program may apply a maximum of two times.

FILM: Fall 2026 Questionnaire

Find out more about the Film program HERE.

For answers to frequently asked questions about the Film program, as well as advice on filling out the questionnaire, see our Film Area FAQ.

APPLY TO: Music & Sound

Application to the Music & Sound program requires submitting a questionnaire and a portfolio of musical work. After applications are reviewed, prospective students may be contacted for a virtual interview for further questions.

MUSIC & SOUND: Fall 2026 Questionnaire

Find out more about the Music & Sound program HERE.

Prospective students are encouraged to thoroughly research the program description, FAQs, and alumni profiles including links that illustrate their work and careers. If these resources spark your curiosity, this may be the program for you!

APPLY TO: Theatre & Performance

The process to apply for the Theatre & Performance program is a questionnaire and an audition. Please note that a live audition is strongly recommended and preferrred. If circumstances prevent your attendance at a live audition, we will accept a video audition or a creative portfolio.

THEATRE & PERFORMANCE: Fall 2026 Questionnaire

Spring 2026 Langara (Studio 58) to SFU Block Transfer Agreement. Find out more HERE.

Find out more about the Theatre Performance program HERE.

APPLY TO: Performance Production & Design

The Performance Production & Design Bachelor of Fine Arts program is by to SFU. The submission of a supplemental application is not required for this Major.

Find out more about the Performance Production & Design program HERE.

APPLY TO: Visual Art

All prospective Visual Art students are evaluated by means of a portfolio with images and written responses.

VISUAL ART: Fall 2026 Questionnaire

Find out more about the Visual Art program HERE.

APPLY TO: Art, Performance & Cinema Studies (APCS)

Entry into the Art, Performance & Cinema Studies (APCS) Bachelor of Arts program is by to SFU. The submission of a supplemental application is not required for this Major.

Find out more about the APCS program HERE