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International admissions

We’re excited you’re interested in becoming part of the Dana School of Music!

Step 1: Apply to the YSU

Whether you’re applying as a graduate or undergraduate student, you must be admitted to YSU before auditioning for acceptance into the Dana School of Music (DSM).

You will apply to YSU through the International Programs Office (IPO). Be sure to provide IPO with all required support materials for your YSU application. Detailed information about your documentation requirements may be found here. If you have questions about the application process, contact the IPO office.

Undergraduate studentsGraduate students

Step 2: Apply to the Dana School of Music 

All undergraduate and graduate programs in DSM require an audition.  

Schedule your DSM Audition

To receive full consideration for a Graduate Assistantship or Dana Talent Scholarship, you must complete your audition by the last audition date listed in February.

If you have questions about DSM requirements or scheduling your audition, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions + Recruitment.
 

 

Step 3: Prepare for and complete your audition 

For information about the audition process for the program in which you wish to enroll, visit that area’s audition page. Complete an audition, as applicable to your program.

 

 

Dana School of Music audition dates*

DateTime
Saturday, January 24, 20268:30 AM
Saturday, February 14, 20268:30 AM
Saturday, February 21, 20268:30 AM (final live audition date)
*If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled audition days, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment atcliffecollege@ysu.eduor call330.941.2346for alternative audition arrangements. Admission is on a rolling basis. Auditions may still be scheduled after the listed final audition date. Pending scholarship funding, awards may still be available after the first round is extended.

“When I heard that Dana School of Music was one of the first music schools in the US, I thought it must have a great musical legacy that continues to this day. With the affordable tuition and the opportunities for obtaining assistantships, I can still receive a music education in this country with the same great quality as other music schools.”

- Wilhelmine Loe, Master of Music Performance in Piano

 

Frequently asked questions

 

If you are unable to audition on one of the scheduled audition days, wish to schedule a virtual audition, or submit a recorded audition, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment at cliffecollege@ysu.edu or call 330.941.2346.

Yes. For details, please see the information under Assistantships and Fellowships. Your audition for our graduate program is also your audition for an assistantship. These include tuition remission and a stipend.

No. All students admitted to the Dana School of Music are automatically considered for a Dana Talent Scholarship. These artist merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of your current strengths and potential for growth.

You should expect an admissions decision from us no later than two weeks after your audition.
 
If you have questions, please contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions + Recruitment.

Studio placement is based on the incoming student’s audition and the space available in the faculty member’s studio. After students are admitted to the Dana School of Music, they may request a specific applied teacher by reaching out to the area coordinator or their academic advisor.

Spring admission is limited and is dependent upon space availability in individual departments. For optimal merit-based financial aid consideration, fall admission is encouraged. If interested or if applicable, please contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions + Recruitment.

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