Bachelor of Science in Music

Step 1: Know the Deadlines 

University Application:

• Early Action: November 1, 2024 (must apply by Nov. 1 for merit scholarship consideration)
• Regular Decision: January 15, 2025

School of Music Acceptd ® Application — February 1, 2025

Note: If you are planning to take the optional audition, your music application is due two weeks prior to the chosen audition date.

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 2025–2026.
   • 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 or Computer and Information Science (CIS), mark that as your major on your application

Step 3: Apply to the School of Music

1. Review the application materials that are required for each track of the Bachelor of Science in Music and have them prepared to upload prior to submitting your application.
    
2. Apply to the School of Music via Acceptd®:
   • There is an $18 application fee. (To see if you qualify for an Acceptd® fee waiver, visit Acceptd Support.)
   • If you are not taking the optional audition, the application is due February 1, 2025. If adding the optional audition, your application should be submitted by February 1, 2025, —OR— two weeks prior to your chosen audition date, whichever comes first.

Step 4 (Optional): Schedule Your Audition

The audition process is an option for the Sonic Arts and the Creative Practice, Business and Technology specializations of the Bachelor of Science degree. It is required for the Computer Science specialization IF you do not submit a composition. See Required Application Materials.

Taking an audition is required if you also wish to be considered for other degree programs within the School of Music (Performance, Music Education, Composition, Musicology, Bachelor of Arts in Music).

1. If you choose to perform a live audition, you will be asked to select an audition date as a part of the application process. Note that if you are unable to attend one of these dates and opt to submit a recorded audition with your application, the deadline is February 1.

Audition dates for admission for the 2025–2026 academic year:

• Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
• Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 (No classical saxophone)
• Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 (No oboe or jazz guitar *)

* Oboe or jazz guitar students who want to schedule an in-person audition in February should email Tanya Sparks for an alternate date.

2. You must prepare your audition according to the requirements for your instrument. Refer to Audition Requirements.