Undergraduate

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Undergraduate

Our undergraduate students engage with each other and their professors, explore a broad range of academic and engagement experiences, and gain skills to serve their communities and workplaces.

The Sound of U

Discover your unique sound at the University of Minnesota School of Music. Join other students who have turned their passion for music into a lifelong career. Creativity, performance, and academic excellence combine for a top-tier music experience with national acclaim and a high job placement rating. Expand your network with our strong community of professional musicians and academics, and experience an incredible local music scene, all in the heart of the Twin Cities.

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Discover Music

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Join us at the University of Minnesota School of Music on October 17, 2025, for Discover Music Day. This event is aimed at high school students exploring potential music majors, minors, or collegiate programs to experience the vibrant environment of the School of Music firsthand. Take a guided tour, meet our faculty, and get an insider’s look at what makes our music programs unique.

Discover Music Day

Applying to the School of Music

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Students applying to the University of Minnesota School of Music must submit separate applications to the University and the School of Music. Certain programs require auditions, and music education and therapy also require interviews. Key deadlines are in late 2025 and early 2026.

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Beyond the Classroom