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Admission is a two-step process. Please be mindful of the deadlines for admission to the University in addition to the audition dates and deadlines for the School of Music below. 

Undergraduate Application & Audition Dates  

Application Dates

The School of Music undergraduate application for Fall 2026 admission opens September 1, 2025.

TCU General Undergraduate Application Early Action Admission Deadline

Preferred for all Music First-Year & Transfer applicants

Preferred School of Music Admission Application (Accept’d) Deadline.

Those who apply and have all materials submitted by December 1 will be given priority scheduling if invited to audition. 

Regular School of Music Admission Application (Accept’d) Deadline.

Those who apply and have all materials submitted by January 15 may not be guaranteed their preferred audition date and time if invited to audition, though we will do our best to accommodate your preferred date.

Final TCU General UG Regular Admission & School of Music Admission Application (Accept’d) Deadline.

Those who apply and have all materials submitted by February 1 are not guaranteed to be reviewed before the final audition date below. 

Audition Dates 
  • January 24
  • January 31
  • February

Graduate Application & Audition Dates 

Application Dates

The School of Music graduate application for Fall 2026 admission opens September 1, 2025.

Preferred Deadline

Those who complete both Accept’d and TCU Graduate Studies applications and have all materials submitted by December 1 will be given priority scheduling if invited to audition and optimal consideration for scholarships and assistantships.

Regular Deadline

Those who complete both Accept’d and TCU Graduate Studies applications and have all materials submitted by January 15 will be reviewed but may not be guaranteed their preferred audition date and time if invited to audition.

Final Deadline

Those who complete both Accept’d and TCU Graduate Studies applications and have all materials submitted by February 1 are not guaranteed to be reviewed before the final audition date below. 

Audition Dates
  • January 24
  • January 31
  • February 7 

Virtual Audition Dates 
Arranged with the Coordinator of Admissions if approved by faculty. In-person auditions preferred. 

*Please note that master's candidates in conducting may have a different audition date (will be scheduled close to the above dates). All auditions/interviews are by invitation and in-person on campus.