Your Journey to Fall Quarter

Have questions during the summer? Reach out to New Student & Transition Programs!

As you begin your journey to the first day of classes, take some time to review the following list of important dates and deadlines for first-years entering UCLA.

We recommend that all incoming First-Year students review the UCLA First-Year New Student Checklist.

To help make your transition to The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as smooth as possible, we have also compiled a list of helpful resources and deadlines specific to you as a School of Music student! Below you will find important dates, deadlines, and events as you prepare to enter UCLA this Fall.

 

SIR to Fall Quarter Timeline

1
Music Theory Placement Exam
After you have submitted your SIR, depending on your program, you will be required to complete the Music Theory Placement Exam (Deadline: June 25, 2025).
Music Theory Placement Exam
Music Theory Placement Exam
Music Theory Placement Exam
Music Theory Placement Exam
Music Theory Placement Exam
2
Attend New Student Orientation
At Orientation, you will sign up for Fall classes, meet your Academic Advisor, and get to know more about your life at UCLA!
 New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation
Attend New Student Orientation
Attend New Student Orientation
3
Update Contact Information by August 1
Confirm your contact information on MyUCLA to stay up to date on important announcements from the School of Music.
MyUCLA
MyUCLA
MyUCLA
Update Contact Information by August 1
Update Contact Information by August 1
4
Audition for Ensembles in Week 0
School of Music ensembles will hold auditions in Week 0 of Fall Quarter. This is usually the last week of September. After auditions, students will be provided instructions to enroll in their respective ensemble. Stay tuned for more information!
Audition for Ensembles in Week 0
Audition for Ensembles in Week 0
5
Attend Fall Welcome
Each year, we hold our annual School of Music Fall Welcome on Wednesday of Week 0. Join us for this fun and informative kickoff to the year!
Attend Fall Welcome
Attend Fall Welcome