Auditions for Fall 2024 Entry

Audition requirements by area can be found in the Future Students section. 

Questions regarding auditions or admissions can be directed to music-admissions@uiowa.edu. 

Undergraduate

Apply to the University of Iowa

• There is an application fee.

Apply to the UI School of Music via the supplemental application within the University of Iowa application (link above). 

• There is no application fee.
• Completed applications must be submitted by February 1. Applicants must apply and be admitted to the University of Iowa before applying to the School of Music.
• One letter of recommendation is required
  This letter should be written by either a private instructor or the student's Band/Choral/Orchestral Conductor. It should include the student's name, instrument on which they are auditioning, and reference how the letter writer knows of the student's musical abilities and any other pertinent information. The letter may be mailed directly to the School (93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52242), or letter writer may email it to music-admissions@uiowa.edu. 
• Please see Audition Requirements for audition information specific to your instrument.

Current Students

Current University of Iowa Students who would like to apply to the School of Music should contact the Admissions Counselor, Allison Bierman.

Click here for more information about undergraduate music admissions »

Graduate

To begin the application process, select your degree program and follow the application instructions listed. There are two sections to the graduate application: 1) General information and fee payment, and 2) Departmental section which includes uploading supporting documents. Prospective graduate students seeking financial assistance are required to submit completed applications no later than December 1. Applicants should avoid using a .edu email address on the application. 
Please note that specific areas may have different deadlines and additional application/audition requirements. Contact your area of interest for further information.

Begin the UI graduate application process

Questions?

If you have questions about applying, please e-mail mus-gradstudentsup@uiowa.edu.