Undergraduates — How To Apply

Step 1: Know the Deadlines — BM, BME, BA

University Application:

• Early Action: November 1, 2023 (must apply by Nov. 1 for merit scholarship consideration)
• Regular Decision: February 1, 2024

School of Music Acceptd® Application – All applications should be submitted by January 27, 2024 OR two weeks prior to your chosen audition date, whichever comes first.

Step 2: Apply to The Ohio State University

1. Review all university deadlines and requirements for incoming freshmen and transfer students.

• Apply by November 1 if you wish to be considered for most university merit scholarships.

• Visit Undergraduate Cost + Aid for more information on university financial aid and scholarships.

2. Apply to the university for academic year 2024–2025:

APPLY TO THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Step 3: Apply to the School of Music

1. Review our Undergraduate Degrees and Areas of Study.

2. Apply to the School of Music via Acceptd®:

• There is an $18 student application fee. (To see if you qualify for an Acceptd® fee waiver, visit Acceptd Support.)

• All applications should be submitted by January 27, 2024, OR two weeks prior to your chosen audition date, whichever comes first.

3. As part of the application process, you will be asked to select an audition date.

4. Refer to Audition Requirements for repertoire suggestions, requirements for your audition and instructions to create and upload a video if you cannot attend a live audition.

All auditions — whether in person, virtual or recorded — will receive full and equitable consideration for admission.

For more information about our audition days, including a sample schedule, visit Audition Day Information.

Apply to the School for academic year 2024–2025:

APPLY TO THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Audition dates for admission in the 2024–2025 academic year:

• Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
• Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024
• Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024