Regular in-person audition dates are offered in January and February each year for admission the following school year. Check the Auditions & Admissions page for the currently offered dates, plus information about virtual auditions.
If you audition after our regularly scheduled audition dates, you may not be able to compete for certain scholarship opportunities, and some programs you want may be filled to capacity. Also, the audition process is competitive -- if you should choose to arrange your audition before these dates, a decision on your acceptance may or may not be delayed until after students have been heard on the regular dates. In certain circumstances, auditions may be scheduled at other times by direct arrangement with our faculty prior to submitting your audition request and at the faculty member's discretion.
If you are admitted as a Music major or Minor you will automatically be considered for any School of Music scholarships or grants for which you are eligible. For other financial aid, including merit scholarships, grants, work-study, loans, etc., see the UK Office of Student Financial Aid.
International students: Visit UK’s International Admission Information page.
Transfer students: If you would like to be considered for a scholarship at the University of Kentucky School of Music, you must obtain a letter of release from your current institution.
Alltech Competition: Invitations to audition in the Alltech competition are made based on your UK admissions auditions. All students are considered for the competition when they audition for admission.