How to Apply

All new undergraduate students whether first-year or transfer, must audition for acceptance into any music major. This process is in addition to the admission application procedure of the university.

Graduate performance auditions are required for performance programs and the Artist Diploma program. Graduate degrees in scholarly/academic fields require submission of written materials.

Faculty will be assessing musicianship, intonation, general technique, interpretive skills, and stylistic considerations compared to the standard expected of students entering a music program at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Performance auditions last approximately 15 minutes and the faculty will be assessing musicianship, intonation, general technique, interpretive skills, and stylistic considerations compared to the standard expected of students entering a music program at the undergraduate or graduate level.

On-campus audition dates for entry in Fall 2024 are February 10, 11, 17 and 18.

An on-campus performance audition is always preferable, but students who are unable to come to San Diego for a personal audition due to distance or schedule conflict may audition by uploading a video of a live performance onto the audition portal. While the faculty who will watch your video recording do not expect professional level production quality, it is important that your materials are of sufficient audio quality for faculty to be able to clearly hear and assess your performance level. Audio only submissions will not be accepted in lieu of a video recording. The deadline for submission of digital auditions and composition portfolios are due, via interfolio, no later than February 1.

Important: Only students who have applied to San Diego State University will be scheduled for an entrance audition. One you have obtained a RED ID all requests for audition dates must be completed through the School of Music and Dance online audition and application portals.