Calling all artists and performers
Submit your portfolio or schedule an audition to follow your calling at UC Irvine
Your creative journey starts at UCI Arts
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 submission period, majors within UCI 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 only for applicants to those choosing the Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) as a primary OR alternate major, which offers performance degree specializations in classical piano, classical voice, and classical strings. Auditions are held in late January each year, and all (new and continuing) students must audition at that time, for entry into the B.Mus. degree in the following fall.
For more information about the Music audition process and registration, visit the Department of Music's website below.