GRADUATE ADMISSION

Step 1

Apply to FIU. Submit your university application through FIU’s official portal. →  APPLY NOW

• Only applicants who complete the application, can be reviewed for admission to the School of Music and considered for music scholarships and graduate assistantships..
  

Step 2

Complete the GetAcceptd Pre-Screening Application:

• Apply to the Wertheim School of Music through GetAcceptd → GETACCEPT’D
  • Upload your prescreening materials. If you pass this prescreening process you will be invited to a live audition.
  • Organized auditions are held: November 16, 2024, February 8, 2025, and March 8, 2025.
  • Note: You can also request an audition outside these dates. The application deadline is two weeks before each audition (except for the February date). Theory and history placement tests happen during the organized audition days.

Step 3

Scholarships (Now Automatically Considered!)

• Great news — music scholarships and assistantships are now automatically considered once you apply and audition!
• If you’re interested in other FIU-wide scholarships, financial aid, or work-study, be sure to fill out the FAFSA. Visit FIU’s Financial Aid page for more info.
• Important: To be considered for FIU’s merit-based scholarships, you must be admitted by the November audition date.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

As an incoming undergraduate or graduate music student, you’ll find the atmosphere abounds with creativity, innovation and inspiration. Our emphasis is on making the most of who you are and what you want to become. Your individual exploration and educational needs are our primary concern.

A Minor in Music is available to non-majors who wish to continue formalized study in music and build music into their lives and deepen their knowledge and musical experiences.

Composition (B.M, M.M, Minor in Music Composition)

Conducting (M.M.)

Instrumental Performance, Guitar Studio (B.M., M.M.)

Instrumental Performance, Strings Studio (B.M., M.M.)

Instrumental Performance, Wind and Percussion Studios (B.M., M.M.)

Jazz Performance (B.M, M.M.)

Music Business (B.M., M.M., Certificate in Music Business)

Music Education (B.M., M.S.)

Music Technology (B.M., M.M.)

Musical Theatre (B.M., M.M.)

Organ Performance (B.M., M.M.)

Piano Performance (B.M., M.M.)

Vocal Performance (B.M., M.M.)

FAQ’s

Who is required to audition, and how are auditions scheduled?

All undergraduate applicants are required to audition to enter the Wertheim School of Music. Auditions are scheduled via our prescreening audition portal (these words could link to GetAcceptd). Applicants who secure BOTH their FIU application and Wertheim School of Music application by October 1 are generally able to secure their first-choice audition date, but requests are honored on a first-come, first-served basis.

Is a prescreening recording required?

Prescreenings are required for every degree program in the Wertheim School of Music.

Prescreenings are required by October 15 and results released by November 1 for November auditions. Prescreenings are required by January 15 and results released by January 30 for February auditions. Prescreenings are required by February 15 and results released by February 28 for March auditions. Applicants who submit a completed application and are successful in this first round will be invited to campus for a full audition.

How do I apply for a Minor in Music?

Auditioning for the music minor also requires a successful audition. Repertoire requirements are generally identical to the requirements for music majors. Students who wish to apply for a minor in music should contact music@fiu.edu for questions to the application process. The application may be found on our Minors Application Submission Form here.