Important Dates and Deadlines
Application Deadlines
| Date | 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 application and required materials (transcripts, test scores, recommendation letter(s)). Your application must be fully complete by this deadline to receive admission and scholarship consideration. | |
| Dec. 3 | Final deadline for pre-screening submission (unless otherwise noted for your specific program). | |
| Jan 19 | Deadline for those invited to select their preferred audition/interview date. | |
| Mar 1 | Fall Deadline for external transfer/UC transfer applicants to complete an application for the BFA in Media Production only. | |
| Mar 1 | Fall Deadline for MM Music Education applicants to apply | |
| Mar 1 | Fall Deadline for MFA degree applicants to apply for any area of the Theatre Design & Production programs. | |
| Mar 3 | Fall Deadline for external transfer/UC transfer applicants to submit a pre-screening for the BFA in Media Production only. | |
| Mar 3 | Deadline to submit pre-screening materials for the MFA Theatre Design & Production programs. | |
| Mar 3 | Deadline to submit pre-screening materials for the MM music education program. | |
| 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.
2026-2027 Audition Dates
| Dates | Format | Majors |
|---|---|---|
| January 23 | In-person (on campus) | Choral Conducting |
| January 23 | In-person (on campus) | Select Programs ONLY |
| January 24 | Virtual Online | Select Programs ONLY |
| January 24-25 | New York Unifieds | Musical Theatre |
| January 30-31 | Virtual Online | Musical Theatre |
| January 31 | Virtual Online | Select Programs |
| February 1 | Recorded Audition Submission Deadline | Select Programs |
| February 2-3 | In-person (on campus) | Orchestral Conducting |
| February 2-5 | Chicago Unifieds | Musical Theatre |
| February 12-14 | In-person (on campus) | Most Programs |
| February 16 | In-person (on campus) | Choral Conducting |
| February 19-21 | In-person (on campus) | Most Programs |
| March 6-7 | 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.