Applying for Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree

Download the 2012 Bienen School Application and Audition Booklet (PDF)

The materials below are required to complete the application for admission to all undergraduate programs in music.  You are responsible for ensuring that they are received by the University’s Office of Undergraduate Admission by January 1.

• Common Application and Northwestern University Supplement
• Secondary School Report (includes high school transcript and counselor recommendation letter)
• Academic Teacher Recommendation
• Music Teacher Recommendation
• Required Standardized Test Scores
• Nonrefundable Application Fee ($65)
• Performance audition

EARLY DECISION Applicants: You must gain permission from the Office of Music Admission and Financial Aid prior to applying to the Bienen School of Music under Early Decision.  Please contact us at 847-491-3141 in early October for more information.  Students who are permitted to apply Early Decision must submit the Early Decision Agreement (PDF). If you are applying Early Decision, the Early Decision Agreement must be completed online through the Common Application website.

INTERNATIONAL Applicants: Read additional information from the University's Office of Undergraduate Admission website.

TRANSFER Applicants: Read additional information from the University's Office of Undergraduate Admission website.

All application materials, with the exception of prescreening audition material and supplemental music studies material, should be sent to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission

Northwestern University

P.O. Box 3060

Evanston, IL  60208-3060

Express deliveries needing a street address may be sent to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission

Northwestern University

1801 Hinman Avenue

Evanston, IL  60208

Questions?

Please contact the Office of Music Admission and Financial Aid at musiclife@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3141.