Calling all dance and music majors
Schedule an audition and follow your calling at UC Irvine.
If you belong onstage, you belong at UC Irvine
The undergraduate programs in art, dance, drama, and music at UC Irvine require an application process that's a bit different from other majors, so be sure to review all important information, audition requirements, and dates and deadlines.
In addition to submitting your UC Application during the October 1 - December 1 submission period, majors within the Claire Trevor School of the Arts may require additional steps to be considered for admission.
Applying to Art
A portfolio is required for all applicants, including first-year and transfer applicants, those choosing Art as a primary OR alternate major, and current UC Irvine students who want to add Art as a major.
For more information about the Arts portfolio requirements and process, visit the Claire Trevor School of the Arts website below.
Applying to Dance
Auditions are required for all applicants, including first-year and transfer applicants, those choosing Dance as a primary OR alternate major, and current UC Irvine students who want to add Dance as a major.
For more information about the Dance auditions process, visit the Claire Trevor School of the Arts website below.
Applying to Drama
An audition or portfolio is optional for all applicants, including first-year and transfer applicants, those choosing Drama as a primary OR alternate major, and current UC Irvine students who want to add Drama as a major.
As a Drama applicant, you may submit an optional portfolio/audition for one or more of the department's areas of focus: Acting, Design, Directing, Stage Management, Criticism & Theory, and Music Theatre. For details on what each portfolio would include and the submission process, visit the Department of Drama's website below.
Applying to Music
Auditions are required for all applicants, including first-year and transfer applicants, those choosing music as a primary OR alternate major, and current UC Irvine students who want to add music as a major.
For more information about the Music audition process and registration, visit the Department of Music's website below.