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Undergraduate
Overview
The Department of Performance, Play & Design is home to two undergraduate majors and two minors. Students may be able to pursue more than one of these degrees. Explore them below and contact our undergraduate advisors for individualized guidance!
Undergraduate Programs
PPD Advising
There are two staff academic advisors In the department, each with a different focus. The advisors specialize in:
- The undergraduate Art & Design Games + Playable Media (AGPM) major
- The undergraduate Theater Arts major, Theater Arts Minor and Dance Minor, and the graduate Theater Arts M.A. program
In addition to working with your department academic advisor, it is important to be in contact with faculty, who serve as mentors, as well as other campus support offices.
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Admissions
Plan your future. Find out how to apply for one of our programs.
Explore Our Department
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Get Involved!
Find out how you can participate in Department of Performance, Play & Design events.