Admissions for undergraduate music students
Join 750 highly talented musicians from around the world who are enrolled annually in the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre.
Undergraduate deadlines + fees
Spring 2023 admission
| Complete Application Materials | Deadlines for Composition | Deadlines for All Other Programs |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Undergraduate Admission Application | Oct. 1, 2022 | Oct. 15, 2022 |
| Music Application | Oct. 1, 2022 | Oct. 15, 2022 |
| Recorded Audition | Nov. 1, 2022 if auditioning | Nov. 1, 2022 |
| Three Letters of Recommendation | Oct. 10, 2022 | Oct. 25, 2022 |
| Composition Prescreening Portfolio | Oct. 1, 2022 | N/A |
| Proof of English Proficiency (International Applicants only) | Oct. 1, 2022 | Oct. 15, 2022 |
| Music Minors (application form and audition) | N/A | Rolling Deadline |
Fall 2023 admission
| Complete Application Materials | Deadlines for Composition | Deadlines for All Other Programs |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Undergraduate Admission Application | Dec. 1, 2022 | Jan. 5, 2023 |
| Music Application | Dec. 1, 2022 | Jan. 5, 2023 |
| Recorded Audition | Feb. 1, 2023 if auditioning | Feb. 1, 2023 |
| Three Letters of Recommendation | Dec. 10, 2022 | Jan. 15, 2023 |
| Composition Prescreening Portfolio | Dec. 1, 2022 | N/A |
| Proof of English Proficiency (International Applicants only) | Dec. 1, 2022 | Jan. 5, 2023 |
| Music Minors (application form and audition) | N/A | Rolling Deadline |
Incomplete applications not considered
Auditions and interviews will not be scheduled until complete application materials have been received. Applicants who submit complete application materials after the designated deadlines will be confirmed for an audition date (when applicable) only if space is available. Applicants are responsible for tracking the status of recommendation letters, transcripts, and English proficiency.
*Undergraduate applicants who qualify for a fee waiver on the ASU Undergraduate Admissions Application may request a waiver for the Music Application and Composition Prescreening Portfolio fees. Contact MDTAdmissions@asu.edu for details.
†A late application fee will be charged for all Music Applications submitted after the application deadline with the exception of Composition, which will not accept applications after the deadline.
Fees
| Fees | $ |
|---|---|
| Music Application* | $10 |
| Composition Prescreening Portfolio* | $15 |
| Recorded Audition | $65 |
| Late Fee† | $40 |