For general information about the University of Miami, contact the Office of Admission. 

The Frost School of Music is not on rolling admission and does not participate in the University’s Early Decision or Early Action programs. Freshman and transfer students are encouraged to complete both the University of Miami and Frost School of Music application by December 1, but no later than January 15. Auditions must be completed by the March 1 priority deadline. Students meeting the priority deadline will be notified of the admission decision by April 1.

Entrance for freshmen and transfer students is for the fall semester only. Admission as a transfer student requires a 3.0 grade point average from one’s previous school.

All students must be recommended for admission to the Frost School of Music by the Faculty Audition Committee. Final acceptance to the University of Miami is made by the University of Miami Office of Admission after all materials requested by that office and the Frost School of Music have been received and evaluated. Financial aid and/or music scholarships are awarded after the student receives final acceptance from the University's Office of Admission.

Generally, credit will be granted toward graduation for academic classes in which a student received a grade of C or better at an accredited institution. After a student has passed the audition and has been accepted to the University, the University Office of Admission evaluates the transcript and determines the University of Miami equivalents. During orientation, transfer students meet with the Assistant Dean of the Frost School of Music, who determines which transferred courses will be counted toward the desired major.

A music theory placement exam determines the appropriate level of theory. The Assistant Dean validates prior music credits. It is helpful to bring a syllabus for each music class taken at another school. Based on the jury exam at the end of the first semester, the faculty determine the level of study on the instrument or voice.