Welcome, Class of 2027!

Your Journey to Fall Quarter

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

New Student & Transition Programs
New Student & Transition Programs
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 Transfer students entering UCLA.

We recommend that all incoming Transfer students review the UCLA New Student Checklist for Transfers.

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 - Registration Starts June 5
At Orientation, you will sign up for Fall classes, meet 1:1 with your Academic Advisor, and get to know more about your life at UCLA!
Register for New Student Orientation
Register for New Student Orientation
Register for New Student Orientation Attend New Student Orientation - Registration Starts June 5
Attend New Student Orientation - Registration Starts June 5
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

Transfer Coursework FAQ

Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Submit your official IGETC certification by September 1, 2025

 

Students admitted as transfer students with the completion of UC IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Curriculum) satisfy the following School of Music course requirements: Quantitative reasoning, General Education, Foreign Language requirement. Completion of IGETC does not always waive a student from completion of the University’s American History and Institutions course requirement and the School of Music Diversity course requirement.

FULL IGETC: If you completed IGETC, please connect with your community college to request your official transcript be sent UCLA Admission. Please ensure your transcript or certification states full UC IGETC satisfaction.

PARTIAL IGETC: The completion of all but 1 or 2 courses towards IGETC, is considered Partial IGETC. If you have Partial IGETC, please connect with your community college to request an IGETC Certification form be sent to UCLA Admission.

All transcripts submitted to UCLA must be official. Please visit the Undergraduate Admission website for more information on sending official records to UCLA.

Submit your official UC Reciprocity certification by September 1, 2025

 

Students who transfer to UCLA from another UC campus may be eligible for UC Reciprocity. This means that if you have completed all General Education (GE) requirements of the UC Campus you previously attended before you transfer, you will be exempt from completing UCLA’s GE requirements upon matriculation.

For more information about UC Reciprocity and Transfer Admissions, please refer to UCLA Undergraduate Admission.

Students who complete coursework outside of UCLA are able to submit petition requests for transfer coursework to be considered to satisfy UCLA requirements.

When you attend New Student Orientation, you and your advisor will identify if you have any previous coursework that should be petitioned toward UCLA requirements. If you have any specific courses in mind, please ensure you have access to the respective course syllabus, as this is required for a petition request.

After attending Orientation, you can begin the process of petitioning your previous coursework toward UCLA degree requirements. Petition approval is not guaranteed.