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Undergraduate Admissions

Bachelors Degree Admissions

All prospective music majors must audition in order to be admitted to the School of Music. Ideally, these auditions take place in the fall or spring semester for students who will matriculate in the following fall semester. Students who plan on starting spring semester should perform their audition during the preceding fall semester. See audition requirements below for your instrument/area of study. The audition for admission into the School of Music will also serve as your scholarship audition.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Music (B.M.)

Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.)

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) combines the same high-quality experiences of the Bachelor of Music degree with the flexibility of more electives and areas of concentration. This degree is a perfect fit for students who are seeking double majors in music and some other area and for the non-traditional music learner. It may fulfill the requirements for entrance into a Master of Music program; it does not provide preparation for teacher certification in music.

  1. Complete the online application to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Pay special attention to all dates, deadlines, and enrollment requirements/guidelines on the admissions website. Apply early to avoid enrollment restrictions and no later than March 1 to be considered for music scholarships. Many university scholarships have earlier deadlines and special requirements. Review the Financial Support and Scholarships page for more information.
    1. International student applicants may find specific admissions requirements at the International and ILUNO Students page.
  2. Apply for financial aid and/or scholarships. Click the link to find the steps to apply for financial aid and to stay on track to receive funds. Awards range in amount and may be renewed for up to a period of four years for undergraduate students.
  3. Schedule your School of Music audition (see below). This will also serve as your music scholarship audition. Music scholarships are awarded based on the audition, recommendations (if applicable), previous music experience or honors, and major area of performance/study. 
    1. Music Technology: Applicants interested in studying Music Technology should contact Dr. Seth Shafer at sethshafer@unomaha.edu.
    2. Music Entrepreneurial Studies Audition: Applicants interested in pursuing Music Entrepreneurial Studies must audition on their primary instrument in order to be admitted to the B.A. in Entrepreneurial Studies program. View studio/areas audition requirements. Questions regarding the B.A. in Music Entrepreneurial Studies should contact Dr. Christine Beard at cbeard@unomaha.edu.
    3. Jazz Studies Audition: All Jazz/Music Studies applicants must audition on their primary instrument in order to be admitted to the B.A. in Jazz program. View jazz area audition requirements
    4. Music Studies Audition: All Music Studies applicants must audition on their primary instrument in order to be admitted to the B.A. in Music Studies program. View studio/areas audition requirements.

Bachelor of Music Degree (B.M.)

Includes BM degrees in Music Education and Music Performance (percussion, piano, strings, voice, winds)

  1. Complete the online application to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Pay special attention to all dates, deadlines, and enrollment requirements/guidelines on the admissions website. Apply early to avoid enrollment restrictions and no later than March 1 to be considered for music scholarships. Many university scholarships have earlier deadlines and special requirements. Review the Financial Support and Scholarships page for more information.
    1. International student applicants may find specific admissions requirements at the International and ILUNO Students page.
  2. Apply for financial aid and/or scholarships. Click the link to find the steps to apply for financial aid and to stay on track to receive funds. Awards range in amount and may be renewed for up to a period of four years for undergraduate students.
  3. Schedule your School of Music audition (this will also serve as your scholarship audition).
    1. The School of Music requires a successful audition on major instrument or voice for all freshmen and transfer students. The audition determines acceptance as a music major. The audition will be performed for representative members of the music faculty. View studio/areas audition requirements.
    2. Music scholarships are awarded based on the audition, recommendations (if applicable), previous music experience or honors, and major area of performance/study.