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Welcome to the Carnegie Mellon University School of Music online application!
This application is for all applicants to the School of Music.

Undergraduate and Graduate Applicants:
  • The deadline for ALL Regular Decision for Fall 2024 entry applications is December 1.
  • Please carefully review the application and audition/portfolio requirements for your area of study on our website before beginning the application.
    • Pre-screening performance areas include: Flute, Piano, Tuba, Violin, Voice
    • Portfolio Deadline - December 1: Audio Recording & Production, Composition, Electronic Music, Music Education, Music Entrepreneurship, Musicology, Music & Technology, and Piano Maintenance
    • Protocols and dates for Auditions can found on our CMU School of Music here.
    • For questions regarding information on the application, please contact the Office of Recruitment & Enrollment by email.
    • You can find detailed information regarding application instructions and auditions here.
  • Should you experience any technical difficulties with uploading or submitting your materials, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk (CMU is not able to assist with technical issues on this site.)

We look forward to working with you throughout the application process.