First-Year Early Action Timeline
September 1: Application Opens
November 1: University Application – Early Action Deadline
- The Music supplement takes 24-48 hours to generate upon submission of the University/Common Application. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you complete the University/Common application before November 1st, if you are interested in auditioning in November.
November 5: Early Action Music-Specific Requirements Due
- Music Supplemental Form
- Music Portfolio and/or Additional Essay – Required for applicants to CS+Music, Musicology, Music Technology, and Music Composition; optional for the BA in Music + program.
- Video Audition Deadline – For BMUS, BME, and BMA applicants who choose to submit a recorded audition in lieu of a live audition.
November-December: Early Action Audition/Interview Period
- See audition calendar here
January 31: Admission Decision Notification
May 1: Deadline to submit intent to enroll
First-Year Regular Decision Timeline:
September 1: Application Opens
January 5: University Application, Regular Decision Deadline
January 10: All Music-Specific Requirements Due
- Music Supplemental Form
- Music Portfolio and/or Additional Essay – Required for applicants to CS+Music, Musicology, Music Technology, and Music Composition; optional for the BA in Music + program.
- Video Audition Deadline – For BMUS, BME, and BMA applicants who choose to submit a recorded audition in lieu of a live audition.
January-February: Regular Decision Audition/Interview Period
- See audition calendar here
March 6: Admission Decision Notification
May 1: Deadline to submit intent to enroll
Spring Transfer Timeline (Spring 2026)
September 1: Application Opens
October 15: Application Deadline
October 20: Transfer Music-Specific Requirements Due
- Music Supplemental Form
- Music Portfolio and/or Additional Essay – Required for applicants to CS+Music, Musicology, Music Technology, and Music Composition; optional for the BA in Music + program.
- Video Audition Deadline – For BMus, BME, and BMA applicants who choose to submit a recorded audition in lieu of a live audition.
November: Early Action Audition/Interview Period – See audition calendar here
Late November/December: Admission Decision Notification
Fall Transfer Timeline (Fall 2026)
January 15: Application Opens
February 1: Priority Transfer Application Deadline
April 1: Final Transfer Application Deadline
April 5: Transfer Music-Specific Requirements Due
- Music Supplemental Form
- Music Portfolio and/or Additional Essay – Required for applicants to CS+Music, Musicology, Music Technology, and Music Composition; optional for the BA in Music + program.
- Video Audition Deadline – For BMUS, BME, and BMA applicants who choose to submit a recorded audition in lieu of a live audition.
March-April: Fall Transfer Audition/Interview Period
- See audition calendar here
April 15: Priority Decision Notification
June 1: Regular Decision Notification