Bachelor of Arts in Music with NO Lessons
Important! Students in this degree plan will not be able to take private lessons nor be able to pursue teacher licensure (i.e. be a school band/choir/orchestra director or general music teacher).
Applying for Academic Year 2026–2027
Step 1: Know the Deadlines
University Application:
- Early Action: November 1, 2025 (must apply by Nov. 1 for merit scholarship consideration)
- Regular Decision: January 15, 2026
Step 2: Apply to The Ohio State University
- 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
- Apply to the university for academic year 2026–2027.
- Double Major? You may list either major on the Common App. You will declare your second major at a later date. Exception: if in Engineering or Computer and Information Science (CIS), mark that as your major on your application
Step 3: Submit Interest Form to the School of Music
If you do not intend to take the music audition option, submit the form below so that your university admissions decision is not delayed.
BA in Music with No Lessons — Interest form
This is a direct-enroll degree program. Your university admissions decision determines enrollment into this program. For information on when to expect a decision, please refer to University Undergraduate Admissions.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Visit these sites for information about merit-based or need-based scholarships that may be offered by the university.
- Visit Undergraduate Admissions/Scholarships for details about academic scholarships.
- Visit Types of Aid for Incoming Freshmen for more information about financial aid options, eligibility criteria and deadlines. (Image credit: Alfredo Hernandez — Flaticon)