Optional Arts Submissions

Remember, the submission of arts materials during the application process is entirely optional.

Please use the Common Application Arts Supplement.

Applicants submitting materials on paper, CD or DVD should send these directly to the Office of Admission by the application deadline. The applicant’s full name and high school must be printed clearly on the submitted object or document. Please be advised that arts submissions will not be returned.

Students who wish to meet in person with faculty of the arts departments are encouraged to do so, preferably during the fall of their senior year. Please contact the appropriate department well in advance of the admission deadline to arrange a visit.

Dance – The department holds two on-campus auditions in the fall semester. If travel to campus is not possible, however, you may audition by submitting a performance on DVD, YouTube or Vimeo. The performance may be of any style and must not exceed one and a half minutes. Contact the dance department after September 6 to inquire about on-campus auditions. For more detailed information, see dance audition information. An audition is highly recommended for prospective students considering the dance major.

Film – Film submissions may be made via DVD, YouTube or Vimeo. Please include title, medium, total running time and date of completion with all submissions.

Music – Submit a CD or DVD with two contrasting pieces lasting a maximum of ten minutes. Pieces may be vocal or instrumental, and, if the later, applicants should identify their instruments. Specify titles and composers of the pieces performed, and label all submissions with title, medium, and date. An audition is not required for prospective students considering the music major. For more information, see music audition information.

Theater – Submit a DVD or link to YouTube or Vimeo featuring a performance in which your contribution is prominent. Identify the title of the work performed, the director (as relevant), the venue and the performance date. Label the submission with title, length and date of performance. An audition is not required for prospective students considering the theater major.

Studio Art – Send 10 color prints/printouts of artworks from more than one medium. Each image should be labeled with title, medium, date, dimensions and image orientation. Submit time-based media as DVDs and label with title, medium, total running time and date of completion. A portfolio review is not required for prospective students considering the Studio Art major.

Only once a student chooses to declare an art major will an audition or portfolio review be required. The deadline for declaring a major is the second semester of sophomore year. Please contact the department of interest to you directly for further details about the major.