Admission to the UNC School of Music is contingent upon acceptance to both the University and to the School of Music. Please complete both the University and School of Music applications; links are provided below. After you have mailed or faxed your application to the School of Music, you will receive an email confirmation of your audition date and time. Specific audition requirements are listed on the application.
Application for Undergraduate Admission to the University
UNC Graduate School Application
School of Music Graduate Application and Audition Requirements
You may click on the links above to complete these forms. For the School of Music Application, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you may download here.
2008 Audition dates
• February 9, 2008 (no strings)
• February 23, 2008
• March 1, 2008
For additional information, visit UNC Admissions and the UNC Catalog
Undergraduate Music Admissions
Undergraduate admission to the School of Music is by application and audition. You should plan to come to campus on one of the audition dates listed above or you may make arrangements for a special audition time. If a visit to campus poses a problem because of distance, you may submit a performance tape and a resumé. Repertoire requirements for auditions differ from department to department. Write or call the chairperson of your area for further information. Your admission audition will also serve as a music talent scholarship audition.
Graduate Music Admissions
Prospective Graduate students should make application to the School of Music and arrange a time to audition. If you are unable to come to campus to audition at one of the school-wide audition times listed above, you may make arrangements with the chairperson of your area to audition at a mutually agreeable time. Repertoire requirements for auditions differ from department to department. Write or call the chairperson of your area for further information. Some departments accept a performance tape and resumé in lieu of an on-campus audition from those applicants living at a significant distance from UNC.
Graduate students will take advisory examinations in music history and literature, as well as music theory. Applicants for master's and doctoral programs in music education will also take advisory examinations in music education. The results of these exams are used by the student and his/her advisor to design a program of study that meets the individual needs of the student.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
• A number of scholarships are available through the School of Music. Your admission audition will also serve as a music talent scholarship audition.
• To be considered for UNC scholarships or financial aid, you must be admitted to UNC and complete both a FAFSA scholarship application form and a Universal Scholarship form no later than March 1st. Both forms are available from the Admissions Office or the Student Financial Resources Office and can be accessed here: http://www.unco.edu/OFA/Applications/Applications.asp
• Other types of financial aid are available for qualified applicants. It is important for you to complete the standard Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application, available in your counselor's office or from the UNC Student Financial Resources Office, in order to be considered for need-based financial assistance. Please complete the FAFSA and send it to the national office as soon as possible. For first priority consideration, the form must be postmarked by March 1st.
• Attention Colorado Resident Undergraduate Students
The Colorado Legislature adopted the College Opportunity Fund (COF) to provide financial support through a stipend for eligible Colorado resident undergraduate students. Students must apply for the COF stipend. The application for the COF stipend is a one-time application. Students who fail to apply for the COF stipend will be responsible for ALL TUITION COSTS. Applying for the COF stipend is very simple; the application requires your name (exactly as you are registered at UNC), social security number, and birthdate -- apply today on the COF Website
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Office of Student Financial Resources—970-351-2502
School of Music—970-351-2993
Housing—970-351-2721
Registrar's Office—970-351-2231
Admissions Office—970-351-2881
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