How to Apply
Apply to the Liberty University School of Music
1. Apply for Admission to Liberty University
- The School of Music (SOM) does not require a separate application process from general admission.
2. Declare Your Music Major
3. Complete a School of Music Placement Audition
Each incoming School of Music student must complete a Placement Audition.
- Placement Auditions are designed for our faculty to get to know you and your musicianship. Based upon your audition, our faculty will place you in the appropriate studio for your applied lessons.
- Placement Audition criteria are based upon your declared music major.
- Placement Auditions may also qualify students for Scholarship consideration.
4. Register for Classes
- It’s time to select your courses! The CASAS Advisor for the School of Music will be able to assist you in choosing which classes to take.
5. Complete Theory Placement Test
- All incoming freshmen are advised to immediately enroll in MUSC 105 or CMUS 105 (according to DCP). Once a student enrolls in MUSC/CMUS 105, that student will automatically be enrolled in MUSC 000. The online Music Theory Placement Test resides in the Canvas for MUSC 000, and students may take the test in that Canvas shell once they are enrolled.
Exceptions to this rule:
- A.P. Music Theory: Incoming students who received a composite score of 4 or above on the Music Theory Advanced Placement (A.P.) Test are automatically eligible for the Advanced Section of MUSC/CMUS 105 and do not need to complete the Theory Placement Test. The CASAS Advisor for the School of Music will ensure you are registered for the appropriate course.
- Transfer Students: Students transferring from music programs at other colleges or universities should first visit the LU Transfer Office for instructions on how to proceed with the transfer process.
- Once this process is completed, transfer students should reach out to the music theory coordinator to confirm proper placement in the theory sequence.
- All transfer students must take MUSC 209 Supplemental Music Theory for Transfer Students in addition to whatever theory coursework remains on their DCP after transfer credits have been applied.