The School of Music at Carnegie Mellon University highly values each and every individual who wants to Be a part of an INNOVATIVE FINE ARTS COMMUNITY immersed in a top research university.
School of Music Admission
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UPCOMING EVENTS
College Fairs
Peabody College Fair
Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 PM
Baltimore, MD
Houston-Area Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Sunday, September 28 at 1:00 PM
Houston, TX
SMU Meadows Performing & Visual Arts College Fair
Monday, September 29 at 6:30 PM
Dallas, TX
NYC Music College Fair @ Manhattan School of Music
Sunday, October 5 at 11:00 AM
New York, NY
Upstate New York Music College Fair @ Eastman School of Music
Monday, October 6 at 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
North Broward Prep Fine Arts College Fair
Wednesday, October 8 at 9:15 AM
Coconut Creek, FL
Florida Music College Fair
Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 PM
Orlando, FL
Dreyfoos College Fair
Friday, October 10 at 3:40 PM
West Palm Beach, FL
Chicago Northshore College Fair
Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 PM
Evanston, IL
California School of the Arts Visit
Thursday, October 16 at 9:30 AM
Duarte, CA
OCSA Arts College Fair
Friday, October 17 at 1:30 PM
Santa Ana, CA
Webinars
Office of undergraduate admission
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
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Undergraduates (including BXA) – Apply to Carnegie Mellon University via the Common Application and to the School of Music via the Acceptd application.
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Graduates and Certificates – Apply to CMU School of Music via the Acceptd application.
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All applications are due DECEMBER 1.
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Pre-screening recordings and portfolios must be submitted by this date along with application.
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Letter(s) of recommendation are due by JANUARY 5. A link will be sent directly to your recommender(s) upon submission of your Acceptd application. Please follow-up with your recommenders directly to ensure they submit their references by the noted deadline.
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ALL applicants to programs that require an audition must perform live and in-person. Pittsburgh on-campus and NYC options are available for live auditions.
ADMISSION TIMELINES
Undergraduates
- August 1: CMU Common Application opens.
- September 1: CMU School of Music application opens via Acceptd.
- December 1: CMU Common App and Acceptd applications close for School of Music applicants. All music materials due, except letters of recommendation.
- January 5: Letters of recommendation due. Pre-screening decisions and interview invitations released.
- Late January - February: Live Auditions.
- Early April: Undergraduate decision letters released from the CMU Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- May 1: Undergraduate student decision deadline.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Pre-screen, Audition & Portfolio Information
Graduates & Certificates
- September 1: CMU School of Music Acceptd application opens.
- December 1: Acceptd applications close for School of Music applicants. All music materials due, except letters of recommendation. Priority deadline #1 for Advanced Music Studies Certificates (AMSC) that require pre-screens, and to be considered for financial aid.
- January 5: Letters of recommendation due. Pre-screening decisions and interview invitations released.
- Late January - February: Live Auditions.
- March 1: Priority deadline #2 for Advanced Music Studies Certificates (AMSC) to be considered for financial aid.
- March 15: Graduate and priority AMSC decision letters released.
- April 15: Graduate and AMSC student decision deadline.
- May 1: Final AMSC application deadline, financial aid not guaranteed.
Graduate & Certificate Admission Requirements
Pre-screen, Audition & Portfolio Information
CONTACT US
Should you have additional questions, please contact the School of Music Office of Recruitment & Enrollment at music-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu.
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