A wide variety of undergraduate music degrees are available; admission to each program in the School of Music requires a performance audition.  Prospective majors should contact the School of Music Director of Admissions as early as possible.

To become a music major a person must complete a pre-admission audition and be accepted into a performance studio. It is not possible to become a music major if the student does not exhibit sufficient performing competence in his or her audition. A prospective student must have submitted an application to the University of Florida prior to their audition. 

There are two audition dates for beginning freshman applying to the 2009 Summer B and Fall semesters:
January 24, 2009
January 31, 2009

University of Florida preferred application period is July 1 through November 1, 2008.

Click here for the University of Florida application deadlines for other semesters of entrance

A student's entire record is evaluated when under consideration for admission to the School of Music, including: Grade Point Average (GPA), SAT/ACT scores, results from a Music Aptitude Test & Theory Placement Exam, an interview with a member of the music faculty, a recommendation of a former music teacher, the student's repertoire, and audition results. This information is collected and reviewed by the Admissions, Scholarship and Retention Committee.  In the spring, after all three audition dates, decisions are made concerning admission and scholarships.  All decisions of this committee are final.

Steps to Successfully Enter the School of Music at University of Florida as a Freshman

1) Apply to the University of Florida  University of Florida Application Materials
     a. Be sure that this is done by published deadlines for Fall and Summer 2009 Admissions.
     b. Be certain that UF Admissions has all of your application materials (application, fee, transcripts,
       admissions test scores, residency, etc.) prior to your audition.

2) Schedule your audition by completing a School of Music Application and returning the application to the
      SCHOOL OF MUSIC by the posted deadline (see application).  Be certain to indicate your audition date
      preference.
     a. School of Music Application (MS Word) or
     b. School of Music Application (PDF)

3) Have someone who knows you in a musical capacity complete the School of Music Recommendation
      Form and return it to the SCHOOL OF MUSIC before your audition date.
     a. Letter of Recommendation Form (PDF)

4) Prepare for your audition
     a. Pre-professional Audition Information (All freshmen enter at the pre-professional level.)

5) Audition
     a. The School of Music will contact you approximately two weeks prior to your audition with additional
         information and an audition schedule.  Unless you are contacted by the Director of Music Admissions,
         you will audition on the date you select on your School of Music Application Form.

Additional Helpful Information

     • International Students must conform to all UF policies regarding admission.  For more details visit
       University of Florida International Admissions.
     • General Computer Requirements, Junior/Senior Computer Requirements by Department Area
     • Prospective Student FAQ
     • Scholarship Information

For more information please contact:

Director of Music Admissions
School of Music, University of Florida
P.O. Box 117900
Gainesville, FL 32611-7900
Phone: (352) 273-3159   Fax (352) 392-0461
E-mail: music@arts.ufl.edu