Admission

freshmen
transfer students
department admissions requirements
General Info on Registration, Enrollment and Advising
UIC's Online Undergraduate Catalog
UIC Office of Admissions and Records site

Quick Contacts

email the dept. of performing arts

email the music dept.

email the theater dept.

UIC Department of Performing Arts
College of Architecture and the Arts
EPASW Bldg. 1040 W. Harrison St. MC-255
Chicago, IL 60607
phone 312-996-2977 | fax 312-996-0954

For complete information, visit the UIC's Online Undergraduate Catalog.

Online and downloadable applications for admission to UIC, virtual tours, transfer guides, tuition information, and more are available at the UIC Office of Admissions and Records site.

Freshmen

Admission to the College is selective and competitive. Admission standards are higher than the minimum ACT/SAT and HSPR requirements.

Beginning freshman admission requirements are based on a satisfactory combination of class rank and ACT or SAT test scores. In addition, students must meet the high school subject patterns required for their major. Pattern 1 is required for Performing Arts students. Students should refer to Admission Requirements and Application Procedures in the Online Undergraduate Catalog. The minimum TOEFL score required for admission into the college by international beginning freshmen is 520.

The College of Architecture and the Arts requires all new students that are classified as freshmen to participate in the Pre-enrollment Evaluation Program. This series of tests is designed to help the student make appropriate educational choices and career plans. The Pre-enrollment Evaluation Program consists of five tests: mathematics, reading, composition, academic skills, and career interests.

In addition to these tests, the Department of Performing Arts (music--basic option) require that their new freshman students take the foreign language placement test. A reading knowledge of a foreign language, through the intermediate level, is required by these units. Students should consult the department for specific information regarding the language requirement.

Transfer Students

The minimum transfer grade point average for admission to the College of Architecture and the Arts varies with each school or department. Transfer applicants from other institutions with less than the required transfer grade point average should submit a petition with the application for admission consideration. Admission and placement in the Department of Performing Arts may require auditions for admission or advanced placement. Students should refer to the requirements listed for each program. The minimum TOEFL score required for admission into the College by international transfer applicants is 520.

The Department of Performing Arts requires its transfer students to take the composition (unless they already have credit in English 160 or an equivalent course in composition at another institution).

For the music majors (Basic Option), foreign language placement tests are also required. Students should take a test in the foreign language they studied in high school or college unless they already have two years of high school or one year of college credit in a single foreign language (usually French, German, or Italian) and are not planning further study.

Acceptable Transfer Hours

No more than 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of credit may be accepted as transfer work from a community or junior college. Transfer students from community or junior colleges should consult with the department in which they plan to enter on the acceptance and credit distribution of transfer work in the major. All final acceptance of transfer credit will be determined by the college upon review of recommendations by the school or department.

Advanced standing for transfer students from foreign institutions may be determined upon a review of the course syllabus and transcript(s) from the foreign institution provided the institution is accredited and recognized by the University.

Intercollegiate Transfer Admission Requirements

UIC students interested in admission to one of the majors offered in the college must complete an intercollegiate application available in the college office, 306 Jefferson Hall. All applicants must be in good standing, not on academic probation or undetermined status. Eligibility for the School of Architecture requires a minimum UIC cumulative grade point average of 3.75. Eligibility for The Department of Performing Arts requires a minimum 3.50 UIC grade point average for admission to its music and theatre programs. Admission to the college is selective and competitive and admissions standards are higher than the minimum grade point average requirement.

A student in the College of Architecture and the Arts who wants to transfer into another college must follow the procedures of that college.

Department Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to the Department of Performing Arts must have a minimum transfer grade point average of 3.50 (A=5.00) from an accredited community college or four-year college or university. For advanced placement in the Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Arts in Theatre programs, introductory music courses require a minimum grade of "C" and introductory theatre courses require a minimum grade of "B".

For admission to the performance options, students are required to audition. Music performance auditions should include the performance of two pieces in contrasting styles, as well as scales, and sight reading.

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre performance track and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre both require auditions. Students can make arrangements to audition and to pick-up a script by calling (312) 996-5286.

Music transfer students will be required to take a placement test in music theory to determine the correct level in which to place them.

General Information on Registration, Enrollment and Advising

Academic Advising

Students in the college are required to see an adviser for registration and enrollment. Advisers are assigned to students generally during the academic year. Performing Arts students should consult the department for specific instructions concerning the assignment of faculty advisers.

Academic Load

Students in the college are expected to carry a full-time load in order to make satisfactory progress toward their degree. Students should consult with their school/department adviser if they enroll in a part-time schedule to determine the consequences to their degree program and projected graduation date.

Registration Approval

Performing Arts students must consult with an adviser for registration. An advising hold will be placed on each registration and will only be released upon verification of department advising.