Welcome New Students!
As a new student in the Department of Music you're bound to have questions about your experience on campus and how to get started. Whether you're choosing classes or figuring out where to practice, the links below provide helpful information to prepare you for musical study at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
Our administrative offices in Haydn Hall and Denison Hall are open during business hours to assist with your transition to campus life.
New Undergraduate Music Majors or Minors
Explore the following resources designed specifically for first-year undergraduate students:
- Admitted Students
- Orientation and New Student Transitions
- Majoring in Music FAQ
- Minor in Music
- Resources for Current Students
As you prepare to begin your undergraduate studies, here’s your First-Year Essentials to help you navigate the weeks ahead.
Essentials for New Music Majors
Planning to pursue the music major?
If you didn’t submit a Music Arts Supplement with your admission application but still wish to major in music, there’s still time!
- Summer Auditions (May 1–Aug 1): Submit an with videos before August 1.
- December Auditions (after Aug 1): Submit an and prepare a live audition for December 8, 2025.
New Graduate and Professional Students
Get started with your graduate studies in music using the resources below:
- Important First Steps
- School of Graduate Studies Orientation
- Resources for Current Graduate Students
- Sample Documents