All degree and non-degree programs in the School of Music and Dance require a performance audition or portfolio/paper submission in addition to the regular university application process. Please visit the links below to learn more information about the audition and application process for the program in which you are interested.
It is very important to observe all deadlines. Undergraduates must apply online at the CSU Mentor Site between October 1 and November 30 for Fall admission. Graduate deadlines for the School of Music and Dance are outlined here.
Applying to San Diego State University:
Online Audition Forms:
To submit audition forms please email to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or mail to
SDSU - School of Music and Dance
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7902

February 10 & 11 at 7pm, February 12 at 2 pm
SDSU OPERA THEATRE*
Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”
February 20 at 2 pm
Q & A with San Diego Opera Artist
Talise Trevigne (Pip in Moby Dick)
Free
February 25 at 7:30pm
Dance: Works in Progress
February 26 at 4pm
SDSU Symphony Orchestra
with guest conductor
Dana Zimbric
February 28 at 8pm
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER MUSIC*
Swarmius and Friends perform
music of Michael Daughterty and
Joe Waters, co-presented by NWEAMO
February 29 at 8pm
NWEAMO: Electro-Acoustic Ensemble
*75th Anniversary Commemorative Performance
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