Students majoring within the College of Fine Arts must apply and be accepted into both the College and Western Michigan University. You can apply concurrently to both WMU and the College, you do not have to wait until you are accepted by WMU.
Step 1: Apply to WMU
Step 2: Apply to your program
Apply to the College of Fine Arts through your program of study.
Step 3: Audition or portfolio review
Once you have submitted your application you will need to audition or undergo a portfolio review to be admitted.
The Gwen Frostic School of Art
Portfolio reviews for all programs except Product Design are conducted online.
Product Design Interview Days (on main campus)
TBD
Department of Dance
Audition Days
Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the Department of Dance will not be holding in-person auditions during the 2020-21 academic year. We are currently developing video audition requirements and creating a new process for submission of a video audition for entrance into the department for 2021-22 academic year.
School of Music
New Student Admissions Days (NSAD)
Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, for Spring 2021 admission
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021
Friday, Feb. 5, 2021
Friday, Feb. 19, 2021
Currently scheduled online. To guarantee a place on the schedule, applications must be received at least 2 weeks before your desired NSAD date. No changes will be made within 7 days of a given NSAD.
Department of Theatre
Audition Days (on main campus - Gilmore Theatre Complex)
Feb. 26 and March 26, 2021 - Due to Covid-19, dates and format are subject to change.
Contact the department to apply after the posted audition or portfolio review dates.