2026-2027 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Culture and Performance

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply
November 15, 2025
Admission Limited to
Fall Exceptions only in special cases.
Exams & GRE Types
GRE: Not required
Letters of Recommendation
3
UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements
See UCLA's minimum requirements for all graduate program applicants.
Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements
In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit Ph.D.: A writing sample. Samples of creative work relevant to proposed graduate research are welcome but not required. Applicants should refer to the F.A.Q.s on the departmental website for more information. Applicants are normally expected to hold a Master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. A Master's Degree is available on the Doctoral track for students entering the Ph.D program without an accredited M.A.
Program Name	Culture and Performance (World Arts and Cultures/Dance)
Leading to the degree of	M.A., Ph.D.. Admits only Ph.D. applicants.
Major Code	0378
Address	Glorya Kaufman Hall 120 Westwood Plaza, Suite 150 Box 951608 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1608
Phone	(310) 206-5467
Email	wacdadmissions@arts.ucla.edu
Website	www.wacd.ucla.edu