Requirements and restrictions for the College of Fine Arts
In addition to submitting a complete application for admission, transfer applicants to the College of Fine Arts should also review the following information regarding each department’s special application requirements and admission restrictions.
Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music
To major in music, a student must be accepted for admission to the university and pass an audition conducted by the Butler School of Music. Students who fail the audition may not enter as music majors even though they may be admitted to the University.
To request an audition, Music applicants must submit the online Butler School of Music application. Visit the Butler School of Music website for access to the application, the application deadline, information about letters of recommendation and additional details.
For additional information, contact the undergraduate studies office at 512-471-0504.
First-choice major selection
The Butler School of Music gives preference to applicants who select music as their first-choice major. So, to be seriously considered for admission to the Butler School of Music and performance scholarships, you should select Music as your first choice.
Department of Art & Art History
When applying for transfer admission to majors in the Department of Art & Art History (art history, design, studio art, and visual art studies/art teacher certification), you should also consider the following special requirements.
Special requirements for the Department of Art & Art History
Fall-only admission
Newly admitted students to this department must begin their studies in the fall semester.
Departmental essay (Topic D)
In addition to a response to Topic E, applicants to an art major must submit an essay in response to Topic D as part of their complete application. Essay D may replace Essay A in meeting the two-essay requirement.
Art portfolio
In addition to the materials required to apply for admission to UT Austin, all transfer applicants applying for admission to Design, Studio Art and Visual Art Studies must submit an art portfolio as part of the transfer application process. The art portfolio must be received in the Department’s Undergraduate Office by the March 1 application deadline.
Please do not send any art portfolio materials to the Office of Admissions. Visit the department’s website for details about creating your art portfolio, including information about suggested content and submitting your portfolio.
Transferable coursework
Transfer applicants to this department must have completed 30 semester hours of transferable coursework by the March 1 application deadline to be considered for admission.
Annual appraisals for design majors
Students admitted to the design major must pass annual performance reviews to continue in the major.
First-choice major selection
The Department of Art & Art History gives preference to applicants who select an Art & Art History major as their first-choice major. To be seriously considered for admission to the Department of Art & Art History and artistic scholarships, you should select an Art & Art History major as your first choice.
For more information, contact the undergraduate studies office of the Department of Art & Art History at 512-475-8757.
Department of Theatre and Dance
When applying for transfer admission to majors in the Department of Theatre & Dance, you should consider the following special requirements:
Special requirements for the Department of Theatre and Dance
Fall-only admission
Newly admitted students to this department must begin their studies during the fall semester.
BFA Dance Audition
Applicants to BFA Dance are required to audition. Visit Theatre and Dance to request an audition. Auditions are offered in November.
BFA in Theatre Studies Interview
Applicants to BFA Theatre Studies are required to take part in an interview. Interviews can be conducted on campus, over the phone, or via the Internet. After applying for admission, applicants should schedule an interview.
The BFA in Theatre Studies leads to K-12 teacher certification, so applicants must have a sincere desire to teach theatre to qualify for admission. Applicants wishing to study theatre who do not plan to seek teacher certification should apply to the BA in Theatre.
Resume
The department considers transfer applicants’ resumes when making decisions. Send your resume to Admission Committee, Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station D3900, Austin, TX 78712-0362.
First-choice major selection
The Department of Theatre and Dance gives preference to applicants who select a Theatre and Dance major as their first-choice major. To be seriously considered for admission to the Department of Theatre and Dance and artistic scholarships, you should select a Theatre and Dance major as your first choice.
For more information on how to complete your audition or interview for the Department of Theatre and Dance, please contact Barbara Pope at 512-232-4436.
Learn More about Fine Arts
Still not certain about your major choice? Learn more about the College of Fine Arts.