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Undergraduates (including BXA) – Apply to һ�� via the Common Application and to the School of Music via the .
Graduates and Certificates – Apply to һ�� School of Music via the Acceptd application.
All applications are due DECEMBER 1, new extended deadline is December 9 at Noon EST.
- Pre-screening recordings and portfolios must be submitted by this date along with application.
- Letter(s) of recommendation are due by JANUARY 5. A link will be sent directly to your recommender(s) upon submission of your Acceptd application. Please follow-up with your recommenders directly to ensure they submit their references by the noted deadline.
ALL applicants to programs that require an audition must perform live and in-person. Pittsburgh on-campus and NYC options are available for live auditions.

August 1: һ�� Common Application opens.
September 1: һ�� School of Music application opens.
December 1: һ�� Common App and Acceptd applications close for School of Music applicants. All music materials due, except letters of recommendation.
Early January: Letters of recommendation due January 5th. Pre-screening decisions and interview requests released.
Late January - February: Live Auditions.
Early April: Undergraduate decision letters released from the һ�� Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
May 1: Undergraduate student decision deadline.

September 1: һ�� School of Music application opens.
December 1: Acceptd applications close for School of Music applicants. All music materials due, except letters of recommendation. Priority deadline #1 for Advanced Music Studies Certificates (AMSC) that require pre-screens, and to be considered for financial aid.
Early January: Letters of recommendation due January 5th. Pre-screening decisions and interview requests released.
Late January - February: Live Auditions.
March 1: Priority deadline #2 for Advanced Music Studies Certificates (AMSC) to be considered for financial aid.
March 15: Graduate and priority AMSC decision letters released.
April 15: Graduate and AMSC student decision deadline.
May 1: Final AMSC application deadline, financial aid not guaranteed.

For more information about the application process, please visit our FAQ.

Should you have additional questions, please contact the School of Music Office of Recruitment & Enrollment at music-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu.

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