Admission to all programs in the Department of Music is by entrance audition only. All prospective freshmen and undergraduate transfer students must pass the entrance audition to be admitted into Music, in addition to all University admissions requirements.
In-person Audition Dates for Fall 2023 Freshmen & Spring 2023 Transfers will be posted soon.
- Submit an application to the University’s Undergraduate Admissions Office.
- Submit an entrance audition through:
- In addition, Composition for New Media requires an entrance portfolio be submitted, via the same submission portal. For more information on the Composition for New Media portfolio requirements, please visit the Composition for New Media webpage.
It is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the entrance audition process: private instrumental or vocal instruction is critical. Students auditioning must demonstrate sufficient technical and musical skill on an instrument or in the vocal area to provide evidence of readiness to undertake college level instruction.
All students will be notified of their status by e-mail and post within 10 days after their audition is received.
Audition Submission Deadlines
- Deadline for Fall 2022 Transfers who have been admitted to the University is August 15, 2022.
- Deadline for Fall 2022 Freshmen who have been admitted to the University is August 15, 2022.
Theory Diagnostic Examination
The Theory Diagnostic Examination is waived until further notice.