Transfer admissions

We’re excited you’re considering the Dana School of Music for your musical studies!

Transfer from another institution

Step 1: Apply to the YSU

Whether you’re applying as an undergraduate or graduate student, you must be admitted to YSU before auditioning for acceptance into Dana. There are different admission processes for transfer applicants who are new to campus and for former YSU students who wish to return. The YSU Office of Admissions provides detailed information.

If you have questions about the YSU application process for transfer students, undergraduate applicants should contact the YSU Office of Admissions, and graduate applicants should contact the YSU Graduate College.

Apply to YSU AdmissionsApply to YSU Graduate College

Step 2: Apply to the Dana School of Music 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

All undergraduate programs in DSM require an audition.

Schedule your DSM Audition

GRADUATE STUDENTS

The online M.M. in Music Education and the M.M. in Music Performance degrees have different DSM admissions processes.

M.M. in Music Education (online)

Submit a 2-3 page writing sample. Examples include a paper from an undergraduate course, a research paper, or a description of goals and aspirations in the field of music education. Title: M.M.M.E. Application Writing Sample.

Submit the M.M.E. Application Writing Sample

M.M. in Music Performance

All music performance master’s 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, 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 you wish to pursue, visit that area’s audition page. Complete an audition or submit a writing sample, as applicable to your program.

Find out more about audition requirements

Dana School of Music audition dates*

*If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled audition days, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment at cliffecollege@ysu.edu or call 330.941.2346 for 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.