Extra-Curricular and Research Project Approval Request

The Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts requires advance approval for most extra-curricular and research activities undertaken by current graduate students. Advance approval is particularly important if the activity requires time away from the University, impacts your academic responsibilities, or includes payment for services. Please see the Theatre Graduate Handbook for more information or contact the Academic Program Coordinator with questions.

These projects and activities include:

  • Involvement in any stage, film, or video production outside the department season.
  • Teaching of any classes other than the assigned GTA classes, whether in the department, the university, or outside the university.
  • Participation in conferences or research activities that require time away from your academic and GTA responsibilities. 
  • MFA actors who utilize the option to opt-out of a semester’s casting for professional and/or personal reasons.
  • Opportunity for employment during the regular academic year (Autumn/Spring).

Please complete the Extra-Curricular and Research Activity Approval Request form below and submit well in advance of the opportunity for approval by the Graduate Studies Committee and, if required, the Graduate School. Requests may take up to 2-4 weeks to be processed. If you have a request that requires an expedited review, contact your advisor and the Academic Program Coordinator as soon as possible.

Complete the Extra-Curricular and Research Activity Approval Request through Docusign