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/interview calendar here
January 29: Admission Decision Notification
May 1: Deadline to submit intent to enroll
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/interview calendar here
February 26: Admission Decision Notification
May 1: Deadline to submit intent to enroll
September 1: Application Opens
October 1: Application Deadline
October 15: 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/interview calendar here
Late November/December: Admission Decision Notification
January 15: Application Opens
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February 1: Priority Transfer Application Deadline
February 6: Priority Transfer Music-Specific Requirements Due
- Music Supplemental Form Due
- Priority Transfer Applicants are encouraged to email Music Admissions@illinois.edu as soon as possible, to get on the February 5-6 audition weekend.
- 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.
February 5-6: Priority Fall Transfer Audition Period
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April 1: Regular Transfer Application Deadline
April 5: Regular 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.
April: Regular Fall Transfer Audition/Interview Period