Important Dates and Deadlines
Application Deadlines
| Date | To Be Completed by Deadline |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1 | Spring Deadline for external transfer/UC transfer applicants to complete an application for the BFA in Media Production only. |
| Nov. 3 | Spring Deadline for external transfer/UC transfer applicants to submit a pre-screening for the BFA in Media Production only. |
| Dec. 1 | Final Deadline for admission applications and required materials, including transcripts, test scores and letter(s) of recommendation. Applications must be complete by this deadline to be considered for admission and scholarships. |
| Dec. 3 | Final Deadline for pre-screening submission (unless otherwise noted for your specific program). |
| March 1 | Fall Deadline for MM Music Education applicants to apply. |
| March 1 | Fall Deadline for MFA degree applicants to apply for any area of the Theatre Design & Production programs. |
| March 3 | Deadline to submit pre-screening materials for the MFA Theatre Design & Production programs. |
| March 3 | Deadline to submit pre-screening materials for the MM music education program. |
| May 1 | Fall Deadline for external transfer/UC transfer applicants to complete an application for the BFA in Media Production only. |
| May 3 | Fall Deadline for external transfer/UC transfer applicants to submit a pre-screening for the BFA in Media Production only. |
| June 1 | Deadline to apply for the 3-Summer Music Education program. |
| June 3 | Deadline to submit pre-screening materials for the 3-Summer Music Education program |
Undergraduate Academic Scholarship Deadline
December 1 is the deadline for all undergraduate applicants who wish to be considered for academic scholarship from the University of Cincinnati. All application materials must be submitted by that deadline in order to be considered for UC merit-based scholarships.
2027-2028 Audition Dates
| Dates | Format | Majors |
|---|---|---|
| January 15-16 | Virtual Online | Musical Theatre |
| January 16 | Virtual Online | Select Programs ONLY |
| January 22 | In-person (on campus) | Select Programs ONLY |
| January 22-23 | In-person (on campus) | Select Programs ONLY |
| January 22-23 | New York Unifieds | Musical Theatre and Acting |
| February 1 | Recorded Audition Submission Deadline | Select Programs |
| February 1-2 | Chicago Unifieds | Acting |
| February 1-4 | Chicago Unifieds | Musical Theatre |
| February 5 | In-person (on campus) | Choral Conducting |
| February 5-6 | In-person (on campus) | Most Programs |
| February 8-9 | In-person (on campus) | Orchestral Conducting |
| February 12 | In-person (on campus) | Choral Conducting |
| February 12-13 | In-person (on campus) | Most Programs |
| March 4-5 | In-person (on campus) | Wind Conducting |
CCM programs require the submission of pre-screening materials, which must be submitted through CCM's Acceptd website. Please refer to the specific pre-screening, audition and interview requirements of each major.