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How to Apply for Fall 2023 Entry

Undergraduate Programs
Application Period: NOW - December 6, 2022

This is the process for applying to our undergraduate programs, which include:
– Music Performance BM
– Music Education BA
– Music Composition BA
– Global Jazz Studies BA
– Ethnomusicology BA
– Musicology BA
– Music History & Industry BA

Step 1: Complete the UC Application. Deadline: November 30,

Step 2: Complete the School of Music Supplemental Application on Acceptd. Deadline: December 6 at 11:59pm PST.

Please note that your application will not be reviewed unless you complete BOTH of these steps by the deadlines posted.

Graduate Programs
Application Period: NOW - December 1, 2022

This is the process for applying to our graduate programs, which include:
– Music MM or DMA (PERFORMANCE or CONDUCTING)
– Music MA or PhD (COMPOSITION)
– Musicology PhD
– Ethnomusicology PhD

Step 1: Complete the UCLA Application for Graduate Admission. Deadline: December 1, 11:59pm PST. Please note all materials (prescreening videos, recommendation letters, TOEFL/IELTS scores) must be submitted by this deadline in order to be considered.

Questions about the application process?
Email School of Music Admissions

This admissions cycle, we will be offering both in-person and remote audition/interview options. If the program you are applying to has a final round audition/interview and you are invited to participate in the final round, you will be presented with the option to come to campus to audition or to submit final recorded videos. You will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process for choosing a remote option. Specific details will be provided to you after the prescreening period has passed (late December). See below for a breakdown of what each program will be doing.

Final Round Audition/Interview Options

Choice of In-Person OR Remote

UNDERGRADUATE
– Music Performance BM
– Music Education BA
– Music Composition BA
– Global Jazz Studies BA

GRADUATE
– Music MA/PhD (Composition)
– Music MM/DMA (Performance or Conducting)

Remote Only

UNDERGRADUATE
– Musicology BA
– Music History and Industry BA
– Ethnomusicology BA (no final round)