Department of Performing Arts Clemson, SC 29631

The Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University in South Carolina offers a nationally distinctive Bachelor of Arts degree program with concentrations in audio technology, music, and theatre. Our dedicated faculty provide hands-on, experience-based education with opportunities for undergraduate research projects and off-campus experiences. Students benefit from small classes and a culture of performance excellence, making each student a vital partner in the educational process.

Located at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, our program serves as a living arts laboratory, providing a unique program of study in the performing arts. Auditions are required for students interested in pursuing a performing arts degree with concentrations in audio technology, music, or theatre, while no audition is required for the minor in music or theatre.

Auditions for Fall 2025 admission will be held in-person on specific dates in October 2024 and January 2025. Join one of our ensembles in music, theatre, or dance and become a part of the vibrant performing arts community at Clemson University.

Established in 1994, the Brooks Center has been the hub for the performing arts in Clemson for over two decades, hosting world-class professional dance, theatre, and musical performances throughout the academic year. Apply to Clemson and audition to become a performing arts major today.