At a Glance

At Purchase, you’ll find several programs have specialized instructions and deadlines for admission.

Scan the table below to see when your selected program requires that you submit your application and supporting documentation and  schedule interviews or auditions, if applicable.

Talent Assessments

Applying to a visual or performing arts program or to creative writing? 

We have additional requirements for talent assessment. Be sure you have all the information you need.

Audition and Portfolio Guidelines

  • Program

    		 Application Deadline for Fall 2022 Portfolio or Pre-Screening Deadline

    Application Deadline for Spring 2022

    Acting, BFA*

    Recommended:
    November 15, 2021

    General Admissions:
    January 1, 2022

    		January 7, 2022 Not Offered
    Art+Design*

    Priority Deadline:
    November 15, 2021

    General Deadline: February 15, 2022

    Priority Deadline:
    December 1, 2021

    General Deadline:
    March 1, 2022

    Open to all majors except Graphic Design

    November 15, 2021

    Creative Writing, BA*

    Early Action:
    November 15, 2021

    General Admissions:
    March 1, 2022

    Early Action:
    November 20, 2021

    General Admissions:
    March 7, 2022

    		November 1, 2021
    Dance, BFA*

    January 27, 2022

    		February 16, 2022 Not Offered
    Film, BFA* January 1, 2022

    January 15, 2022

    		Not Offered
    Liberal Arts & Sciences**

    Early Action:
    November 15, 2021

    Rolling Admissions:
    April 1, 2022

    Still accepting Transfer applications until August 1st. Application materials must be submitted no later than August 12th. 

    		N/A January 5, 2022
    Music, MusB*

    January 1, 2022

    We are still accepting Music applications on a rolling basis, which will be reviewed periodically by our Conservatory of Music faculty, as openings occur.

    January 8, 2022

    We are still accepting Music pre-screeings, which will be reviewed periodically by our Conservatory of Music faculty, as openings occur.  Submit your pre-screenings ASAP. 

    Classical Composition and Performance Jazz programs only

    October 15, 2021 (application)

    October 21, 2021 (pre-screening)

    Theatre Design/Technology, BFA* March 1, 2022 March 5, 2022 Not Offered

    *Please visit the linked program information page to view additional deadlines and requirements.  Deadlines can be updated at anytime.

    **We review applications on a rolling basis, and will review applications until our incoming class is full. Students are encouraged to apply and complete their application early in the application cycle.