Music & Dance Admissions
Acceptance into the Music and Dance Department (as a music or dance major or music minor) requires both academic acceptance by the University and by the Department during the semester before intended enrollment.
All undergraduate and graduate applications to music or dance require an audition or submission of supplemental material. For details about How to Apply and important deadlines, please see the appropriate Admissions webpage:
Music - Undergraduate
Music - Graduate
Dance
Applications for admission to the University are available at the Admissions web page or by contacting the UMass Amherst Admissions Center at mail@admissions.umass.edu.
Contact Information
- Nathaniel Gowen, Dept. Admissions Director: musicadmissions@umass.edu or 413-545-6048
- Graduate admission inquiries: Nicole Avakian, Graduate Student Coordinator: musicoffice@music.umass.edu or 413-545-0311
- Dance Admission inquiries: Cathleen Maclutsky, Dance Program Coordinator: cmaclutsky@dance.umass.edu or 413-545-6064
Check the Visit Us page for information on how to navigate to or arrange a visit of the Department of Music & Dance.
Please see the Music Faculty or Dance Faculty pages for the full faculty listings, bios and contact information.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, or veteran status, in any aspect of the admission or treatment of students or in employment.
