Transfer Applicants: Music

For Fall semesters:
January 15

For Spring semesters:
November 1

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 1st for Spring semesters
June 1st for Fall semesters

Your audition must be submitted by your selected interview date (see below).

Please ensure it 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 must use VCU’s online application for admission found here: vcu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/

Applicants may only submit one application to ONE major. Admitted students can request additional major/minor(s) during their first semester.

Transfer applicants must submit an official transcript from each accredited college or university attended, including summer schools. If fewer than 30 semester (45 quarter) hours have been completed, applicants must also submit high school transcripts.

All foreign transcripts must be official and submitted in the original language. If the original language is not English, an official translation must be submitted along with the transcript.

Transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes signed across the seal by official high school, university or college registrars.

Transcripts should be sent to:

Office of Admissions
PO Box 842526
Richmond, VA 23284-2526

VCU requires transfer applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application to the university, unless they meet one of the following criteria:

• If you are at least 22 years old, you do not need to submit SAT or ACT scores.
• If you have completed 30 college level credits at the time of application, you do not need to submit your SAT or ACT scores.

Only official scores will be accepted. Electronic scores from the CollegeBoard or ACT are preferred.

Request your SAT scores from CollegeBoard (school code: 5570): sat.collegeboard.com

Request your scores from ACT (school code: 4379): actstudent.org/scores/send/

Once your application has been submitted, you may submit your audition recordings on the VCUarts SlideRoom site for Transfer Music applicants.  Instrument-specific requirements can be found here.

Applicants should prepare two pieces of contrasting styles from the standard repertoire for their instrument. In SlideRoom, you’ll also select a date for your virtual interview with the music faculty.

Interviews for Spring 2021 Transfer applications for admission will be scheduled individually.

Music Interview Dates and Audition Due Dates
Audition videos must be submitted before your scheduled interview date

Monday, November 30, 2020 – 3 – 6 pm

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 – 3 – 6 pm

Friday, January 22, 2021 – 3 – 6 pm

Friday, February 19, 2021 – 3 – 6 pm

If you feel it is necessary, you may submit up to two additional letters of recommendation. Your additional recommenders should mail their letters to:

VCU Office of Admissions
PO Box 842526
Richmond, VA 23284-2526