Students can earn a BA (Bachelor of Arts in Music) or a BM (Bachelor of Music) from the School of Music.

• Students must audition, typically in February for Fall admission, with voice or instrument (horn, trombone, tuba/euphonium, trumpet, organ, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, double bass, voice/opera, clarinet, bassoon, flute, oboe, saxophone).

Contact appropriate Studio Head for more information.

• The School of Music will work with you to do everything possible to ensure that you graduate with a degree in music in a total of 4 years (1+3, 2+2). Please consult with the School of Music advisor or Director of Undergraduate Studies as early as possible to discuss your options. A Bachelor of Art in Music can be sequenced in less time.
• Transfer students admitted to the School of Music must complete a minimum of one year of applied lessons (lower or upper) and one year of major ensemble at the University of Iowa in order to earn a degree in music.
• Take College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements during the year prior to transferring.
• Use the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies.
• Complete the World Language requirement through one of the following pathways. The requirement may be satisfied through high school coursework:
  • Fourth level of a single world language
  • Third level plus a world language and cultural exploration course
  • Second level of two languages

Music Therapy majors must be admitted to a studio and take additional courses. Contact Abbey Dvorak at abbey-dvorak@uiowa.edu or 1-319-467-3139.

Students interested in Jazz Studies should contact Damani Phillips at damani-phillips@uiowa.edu or 1-319-384-2835.

Students with general music questions should contact Alan Huckleberry, alan-huckleberry@uiowa.edu, Undergraduate Coordinator, 1-319-335-1650.