A student's entire record is evaluated when under consideration for admission to the School of Music, including: Grade Point Average (GPA), SAT/ACT/CLT scores, an interview with a member of the music faculty, a recommendation of a former music teacher, repertoire performed, and the audition results. This information is reviewed by the Music Admissions, Scholarship and Retention Committee. Students will be informed of their admission status and scholarship ellagibility via the email indicated on their School of Music application. School of Music acceptance is contingent upon students' admission to the University by the Unversity of Florida Office of Admissions.

1. Apply to the University of Florida

   • Nov 01, 2024UF Early Action Application deadline
   • Jan 15, 2025UF Regular Decision Application deadline

   Be certain to apply before the published deadlines, and that UF Admissions has all of your application materials (application, fee, transcripts, admissions test scores, residency, etc.) prior to your audition.

   Freshman Admission Information
    

2. Music Application & Schedule Your Audition

   • Nov 05, 2024Early Action School of Music Application,recorded audition, and portfolio (BS MBE only) deadline
   • Nov 09, 2024Early Action (Scholarship Audition for freshman)
   • Dec 08, 2024Early Action (Scholarship Audition for freshman)
   • Jan 20, 2025Regular Decision School of Music Application, recorded audition, and portfolio (BS MBE only) deadline
   • Feb 01, 2025Regular Decision (Scholarship Audition for freshman) and Transfer Student Auditions
   • Feb 02, 2025Regular Decision (Scholarship Audition for freshman) and Transfer Student Auditions

   School of Music Audition Application

   Do I need to audition?

   An audition is required for all students applying for any of the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music, and Music Education degrees or a performance minor.  All music majors will be considered for talent based scholarships.  There is no additonal application required to qualify for these awards. Students interested in applying for the Bachelor of Science in Music Business and Entrepreneurship can review the portfolio requirements here. It is not possible to become a music major if the student does not exhibit sufficient performing competence.

   You must also submit an application to the University of Florida prior to your audition.

   Alternate or Recorded Audition and Portfolio:

   Participation in one of the scheduled audition days is highly recommended, but individual auditions can also be arranged through the Office of Music Admissions in unusual circumstances. These arrangements must be made in advance. In addition, students who cannot make it to campus may submit high-quality video & audio files via cloud service or YouTube links to music@arts.ufl.edu. Recordings and portfolios (BS Music Business and Entrepreneurship) must be received by the School of Music no later than November 5, 2024 (Early Action) or January 20, 2025 (Regular Decision).
   
   Scholarship Eligibility:

   Undergraduate music major scholarships and partial out-of-state tuition waivers are awarded based on students' talent and determined at the time of the audition. There is no supplemental application required to qualify.

   We encourage perspective students to contact music@arts.ufl.edu with any questions. 

3. Complete the Recommendation for Prospective Student Form

   • Recommender must submit prior to student's audition

   Have a prior music instructor or someone who knows you in a musical capacity complete the Recommendation for Prospective Student form. The form can be emailed or mailed. Information regarding the submission can be found on the form.

   • Recommendation for Prospective Student

4. Prepare for Your Audition

   The audition consists of a live performance where students will showcase their proficiency on their principal instrument or voice. Students should be fully prepared to demonstrate their sight-reading abilities. To ensure success, please review the specific audition requirements for their instrument or voice and prepare accordingly. (Voice students; a pianist is provided for your audition)

   Audition Requirements

   • audition_instructions_uf_som.pdf

5. Audition

   Prior to your selected audition day, the School of Music Admissions will send an email with additional information and an audition day schedule. Unless notified of any changes, we will schedule the audition on the date selected in your School of Music Audition Application.

6. Take the Theory Placement Test (After Audition and Admission)

   • After Audition and Admission

   If the student is admitted to UF and the School of Music, prior to attending the UF Preview (summer orientation) they must complete the Music Theory Placement Exam. School of Music Advising will contact all incoming Freshman with instructions to complete the exam.

   All School of Music majors and minors must take the theory placement exam. This is a timed exam (50 minutes) and requires speakers. Please do not guess your answers as this may negatively affect your placement.