VCUarts continues to review applications until all spots are filled. Transfer applicants who submit complete applications by the deadline will receive a decision by: December 1, 2023, for Spring 2024 semester May 1, 2024, for Fall 2024 semester
Your audition must be submitted by your selected interview date (see below).
Application steps
Please ensure that your address stays active for at least one year, as we will use it to communicate with you throughout the application process. Use the same email address for all VCU business. Check your email frequently for updates on the status of your application.
Applicants may only submit one application to one major. Admitted students can request additional major/minor(s) during their first semester.
After completing the transfer application, applicants must create a SlideRoom account. In SlideRoom, applicants will choose to audition in person or virtually. If you choose to audition virtually, you will submit recorded videos prior to the final audition date.
You will also be asked to upload a short introduction video of yourself in SlideRoom. SlideRoom accounts should be created within a week of the transfer application submission.
For applicants looking to apply for Spring 2024: Please reach out to music@vcu.edu for more information about audition opportunities and scheduling.
For applicants looking to apply for Fall 2024: Applicants can schedule a virtual or in-person audition using SlideRoom after submitting the VCU transfer application. More information about scheduling your audition process can be found in SlideRoom.
In-person audition dates for Fall 2024 applicants
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Review the audition requirements for your instrument before submitting your prepared pieces. If you have any questions about the content of your video, please contact the faculty coordinator for your area.
Transfer applicants must submit an official transcript from each previously attended college or university, including summer schools. If less than 30 semester (45 quarter) hours have been completed, applicants also must submit high school transcripts.
Official transcripts must be delivered to the Office of Admissions unopened and sealed in their original envelope.
Transcripts should be sent to:
VCU Office of Admissions
Box 842526
Richmond, VA 23284-2526
VCU does not require applicants to submit recommendations. If you choose to submit recommendations, please send them to arts@vcu.edu.
Applicants should review VCU’s Student Financial Services’ financial aid checklist, available here.
Applicants are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. States and colleges also use FAFSA information to award grants, scholarships and loans.
The FAFSA form is available starting December 1. To be considered, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline of February 1.
