Admissions
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.
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Apply to Biola University
Review Biola’s general admissions requirements and submit your application today.
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Apply to the Conservatory of the Performing Arts
Submit your Conservatory of the Performing Arts application, including details on your audition pieces.
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Complete an audition with the Conservatory of the Performing Arts
Auditions include a basic musicianship examination designed to demonstrate university level music study readiness. See audition requirements for your program of interest:
- B.A. in Music
(including Commercial Music concentration)
- B.A. in Theatre
- B.M. in Music Composition(including New Media Composition concentration)
- B.M. in Music Teacher Preparation
- B.M. in Music Performance
- B.M. in Worship Arts
- Minor in Music
- Minor in Contemporary Worship Music
- Minor in Theatre
- B.A. in Music
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Complete required music placement exams
Deadlines
Review the deadlines below to see important deadlines.
Application Deadlines
Please note that all online application materials will be available starting August 1.
| Semester | Deadline |
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| Fall | February 20 — Priority Scholarship Consideration - Must have Conservatory application and audition/interview completed March 20 — Secondary Scholarship Consideration - Must have Conservatory application and audition/interview completed May 1 — Final Deadline for Admission to the Conservatory |
| Spring | December 1 — All applications and auditions (both online and live) must be submitted by this date. |
Audition Dates
| For students applying for Spring 2027 |
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The following days are available for those auditioning for the Spring 2027 semester. Please note that all auditions are by appointment; when you submit your application, indicate the date you wish to audition. November 20 Additional appointments will be offered on Fridays during the Fall semester for students who are unable to attend our Audition Days. Please reach out to music@biola.edu to schedule your audition. |
| For students applying for Fall 2027 |
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The following days are available for those auditioning for the Fall 2027 semester. Please note that all auditions are by appointment; when you submit your application, indicate the date you wish to audition. Additional appointments will be offered on Fridays during the Fall and Spring semesters for students who are unable to attend our Audition Days. Please reach out to music@biola.edu to schedule your audition. |