Application Deadlines & Auditions

Auditions (On-campus)

• Saturday, January 31, 2026
• Saturday, February 7, 2026
• Saturday, February 14, 2026

On-campus auditions cancelled due to inclement weather will be rescheduled.

North Carolina residents receive a decision in mid-March, after all candidates have auditioned.

Dates and Deadlines

Early Application Date

Video Audition: Provides an opportunity for students to complete the application process early and receive a decision prior to the new year. To meet the Early Application Date, applicants must submit by November 3, 2025:

• UNCSA online application
• application fee
• required application documents
• video audition

Faculty review video auditions in the order they are received. 

On-campus Audition: Provides early access to scheduling an in-person audition. To meet the Early Application Date, applicants must submit by November 3, 2025:

• UNCSA online application
• application fee
• transcript(s)

Required application documents must be uploaded no less than two (2) weeks prior to an audition.

Application Deadlines

Video
To meet the January 15, 2026 deadline for a video audition, applicants must have submitted:

• UNCSA online application
• application fee
• required application documents
• video audition

Faculty review video auditions in the order they are received. 

On-campus
To meet the January 15, 2026 deadline for scheduling an on-campus audition, candidates must have submitted:

• UNCSA online application
• application fee
• transcript(s)

Required application documents must be uploaded no less than two (2) weeks prior to an audition. There are a limited number of on-campus audition slots — submit early for best choice of dates.