- All applicants must submit both the Common App and Acceptd application by the program deadline.
- Pre-screen materials will not be evaluated, and applicants will not be able to schedule an audition or interview, until both the Common App and Acceptd application are submitted.
- Review application requirements and resources, including frequently asked questions.
Music Admission
The Center for Music strives to remove as many barriers as possible when applying to, auditioning and interviewing for, and attending Ithaca College.
Application Process
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Schedule Your Audition or Interview
- Auditions and interviews are scheduled through Acceptd.
- Applicants to Sound Recording Technology (all instruments) and Voice (all programs) will be invited to schedule an audition pending a successful pre-screen.
- Applicants to all other programs will be able to schedule an audition after we confirm your materials have been submitted.
- Applicants to Composition, Music Education, and Sound Recording Technology will schedule an audition and interview for the same day.
- More information about auditions and interviews will be communicated via Acceptd after scheduling.
Wait For Your Decision
- Early Decision applicants will receive a decision on or around December 15.
- Regular Decision to all Center for Music programs is rolling, meaning applicants may hear any time between the week following their audition and April 15.
Deadlines
| Applicant Type | Program / Instrument | Application Deadline (Common App and Acceptd) |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | All Programs | November 1 Early Decision applicants must audition on the December audition date. |
| Regular Decision (First-Year Applicants) | Sound Recording Technology (all instruments) Voice (all programs) | December 1 |
| Regular Decision (Transfer Applicants) | All Programs Sound Recording Technology accepts transfer students for Fall admission only. All other programs accept transfer students for Fall or Spring admission. | December 1 |
| Regular Decision (First-Year Applicants) | All Programs Except Sound Recording Technology (all instruments) and applicants whose primary instrument is Voice. | February 1 |
Audition and Interview Requirements
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