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Start Your Journey

As a Conservatory student, you’ll be immersed in a community of fellow creatives who are passionate about their craft. Through expert faculty instruction, rigorous coursework and unique co-curricular learning opportunities, you can trust your music education at Biola will prepare you for all God has in store for you after you graduate. Don’t wait — get started and apply now.

Begin the Process

Interested in becoming a music student at Biola University? Start the admissions process today by following the steps below. Read all instructions carefully, and please contact our team with any questions.
 

  1. Apply to Biola University

    Review Biola’s general admissions requirements and submit your application today.

  2. Apply to the Conservatory of Music

    Submit your Conservatory of Music application, including details on your audition pieces.

  3. Submit two references as a part of your application

    Fill out the reference request form, and our office will send your two contacts a form to complete their reference.

  4. Complete an audition with the Conservatory of Music

    Auditions include a basic musicianship examination designed to demonstrate university level music study readiness. See audition requirements for your program of interest:

    NOTE: After acceptance and upon enrollment, students will be given placement examinations in music theory, aural skills and keyboard proficiency. These examinations are given for the purpose of validating prior study and determining proper placement in music courses. Music theory placement exams may be taken during the day of your audition. Aural skills and keyboard proficiency will be tested after acceptance into the Conservatory. All exams must be completed by May 1. To find out more, please contact the Conservatory of Music.

Deadlines

Review the deadlines below to see important deadlines. 
 

Application Deadlines

Please note that all online application materials will be available starting August 1.

SemesterDeadline
FallThe Fall 2022 deadline has been extended to the end of April 2022. Please email music@biola.edu to coordinate an audition time once you have submitted your Conservatory application materials.
SpringDecember 1 — All applications and auditions (both online and live) must be submitted by this date.

 

Audition Deadlines

Spring 2022 Audition Dates
February 4, 2022
February 11, 2022
February 18, 2022
February 19, 2022 (Music Visit Day)
February 25, 2022

Note: The Fall 2022 deadline has been extended to the end of April 2022. Please email music@biola.edu to coordinate an audition time once you have submitted your Conservatory application materials.