Bachelor of Science in Music Business (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Music Business (B.S.)
Application deadlines for Fall 2026:
Complete the application to Indiana University (Common App or Apply IU) and to the Jacobs School of Music (JSOM Supplemental Application) by December 1 for Fall 2026 admission consideration.
“If you are currently enrolled at IU, your process is different! You only need to submit a JSOM Supplemental application, and do not need to submit an IU application.”
Admission to the B.S. in Music Business does require an interview. Interviews will be scheduled after a review of a complete application.
Admission to the B.S. in Music Business is offered based on individual review of applications, considering the students academic background, answers to the Applicant Questionnaire, three letters of recommendation, an interview, and additional information provided about the background and future career objectives. In the JSOM Supplemental Application, applicants are asked to complete the following steps:
This optional step can include any music or entertainment-related creative, artistic, philanthropic or relevant work product. Some examples include music you have written, recorded and / or produced for yourself or for others; relevant published papers or articles; web design, band or artist promotional materials you've created; UGC or other film or video productions; electronics projects, etc. Submissions may be URLs to access audio/video materials, photographs, and print materials. Please limit your submissions to two representative items and include a complete description of any materials uploaded.
You must include three letters of recommendation from teachers, professionals and/or musical instructors. Make sure to follow up with your recommenders to submit their letters via the emailed links. All three letters must be received via your JSOM Supplemental application to complete your application.
You must upload and submit a copy of all of your high school/university transcripts to your JSOM Supplemental application. Transcripts will not be automatically uploaded or retrived from the Indiana Universitty Office of Admissions.
| When | What | Who |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 (Preferred) | IU application due | All undergraduate applicants |
| December 1 | Jacobs Supplemental application due. (Prescreening due, as applicable to your audition requirements) | All applicants |
| December 1 | IU Graduate School application due | All graduate applicants |
| December 1 | TOEFL or IELTS scores due | Non-native English speaking applicants in graduate Voice, Piano (D.M. only), Conducting, Musicology, Music Theory, and Graduate Music Education |
| January 30 -31. 2026 | January Audition/Interview Weekend | All applicants (See department specific pages as some dates may vary) |
| February 13, 14, & 15, 2026 and February 27 - 28, 2026 | February Audition/Interview Weekend | All applicants (See department specific pages as some dates may vary) |
| February 15 | Recorded auditions due | All applicants submitting final recorded auditions |
| March 1 | TOEFL or IELTS scores due | All non-native English speaking applicants |
| March 6 - 7, 2026 | March Audition/Interview Weekend | Graduate Voice Overflow Dates (See department specific pages as some date may vary) |
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