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School of Music

Music (BM, BA); Music Education (BME); Music Arts (BMA)

First-year Applicant

  1. Apply to Penn State | Priority Deadline - November 30
    • A complete undergraduate application includes application,               self-reported academic record, and SAT or ACT scores.
    • Offers of admission are made by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
    • The decision is based both on acceptable academic credentials and a successful audition.
  2. Schedule Audition
    • Beginning Oct. 1
    • Deadline: Feb. 1
  3. Audition Dates:
    • December 8, 2019
    • January 18, 2020
    • January 25, 2020
    • February 8, 2020
    • February 15, 2020 (voice only)

Transfer/Advanced Standing

  1. Apply to Penn State
  2. Schedule Audition
    • Beginning Oct. 1
    • Deadline: Feb. 1
  3. Audition Dates:
    • December 8, 2019
    • January 18, 2020
    • January 25, 2020
    • February 8, 2020
    • February 15, 2020 (voice only)

Change of Major

  1. Consult with academic adviser
    • Need ≥ 2.0 CUM GPA
  2. Schedule Audition
    • Beginning Oct. 1
    • Deadline: Feb. 1
  3. Audition Dates:
    • December 8, 2019
    • January 18, 2020
    • January 25, 2020
    • February 8, 2020
    • February 15, 2020 (voice only)

Change of Major and Change of Campus

  1. Consult with academic adviser
    • Need ≥ 2.0 CUM GPA
  2. Schedule Audition
    • Beginning Oct. 1
    • Deadline: Feb. 1
  3. Audition Dates:
    • December 8, 2019
    • January 18, 2020
    • January 25, 2020
    • February 8, 2020
    • February 15, 2020 (voice only)

814-863-0418 Irene Kohute - 234 Music Building - iel1@psu.edu

What do I click?

  • First-Year Applicant: I just graduated from high school and/or have not completed more than 17 college credits after graduating.
  • Transfer/Advanced Standing: I have completed 18 or more credits at another university and want to transfer to Penn State.
  • Change of Major: I am a current Penn State student attending the University Park campus.
  • Change of Major and Change of Campus: I am a current Penn State student attending a campus other than University Park.