Bachelor of Arts in Music with Lessons
Applying for Academic Year 2027–2028
Step 1: Know the Deadlines
University Application:
- Early Action: November 1, 2026 (must apply by Nov. 1 for merit scholarship consideration)
- Regular Decision: January 15, 2027
School of Music Acceptd® Application — All applications should be submitted by January 30, 2027 —OR— two weeks prior to your chosen audition date, whichever comes first.
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 2027–2028.
- Double Major? Be sure to mark “Music” as your major so that your audition will be considered. You will declare your second major at a later date. Exception: if in Engineering, Business or Computer and Information Science (CIS), mark that as your major on your application.
Step 3: Apply to the School of Music
- 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 30, 2027 —OR— two weeks prior to your chosen audition date, whichever comes first.
- As part of the application process, you will be asked to select an audition date. Audition dates for admission for the 2027–2028 academic year:
- Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
- Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027
- Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027 (No jazz guitar)*
- * If your instrument is not available on your preferred date for an in-person audition, please email Tanya Sparks to request a special date.
- * If your instrument is not available on your preferred date for an in-person audition, please email Tanya Sparks to request a special date.
- 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.
School of Music Scholarships
All talent-based music scholarships are made by faculty recommendation after your audition. These awards are separate and in addition to any merit-based or need-based scholarships that may be offered by the university. (Image: Alfredo Hernandez — Flaticon)