Admission Information
AY 2021-2022
ADMISSIONS CALENDAR
May 31, 2021: Deadline for Online Application via OCS (Click here for Application form: https://forms.gle/hNErfLXDNt1iKht77)
May 14, 2021: Release of Test Permits with UVLE password and ID Batch 1
June 2, 2021: Release of Test Permits with UVLE password and ID Batch 2
June 5, 2021: Online Music Theory Exam (Practice Test)
June 26, 2021: Online Music Theory Exam
June 27, 2021: Online Solfege Exam
June 30, 2021: Release of Theory and Solfege Exam Results
July 5-6, 2021: Uploading of Audition Videos to Google Drive
July 7-9, 2021: Department Auditions/Deliberations
July 19, 2021: Release of Admission Results
You may also check for updates or send queries via the Facebook page UPCMu-OCS https://www.facebook.com/UPCMu-OCS-178670982959172/ or email to musicocs.upd@up.edu.ph
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Associate in Arts (Music) or AA (Music) is a 2-year course of study with the following areas of concentration: Composition, Conducting, Dance, Music Education, Musicology, Music Performance (Voice), or Music Performance (Instruments: Asian Instruments, Percussion, Piano, Strings, or Winds). Students admitted in this program may proceed to the BM program upon completion of the requirements of the AA (Music) program and passing the audition of the BM program.
Bachelor of Music or BM is a 4-year course of study with a wide coverage providing a well-rounded preparation for a career in music. Major areas include Composition, Conducting (Band, Choral, or Orchestral), Dance, Instruments (Percussion, Strings, or Winds), Music Education, Musicology, Piano, and Voice.
Application to Bachelor of Music degree is open only to the following applicants:
freshmen who have been accepted by the AY 2021-2022 Admissions Online https://upadmissionsonline.up.edu.ph/,
shiftees or transferees from UP constituent universities who have earned a minimum of 30 academic units and a GWA of at least 2.5,
transferees from non-UP colleges/universities who have earned a minimum of 33 academic units and a GWA of at least 2.0, and
bachelor’s degree holders.
Applicants who don’t meet any of the above criteria may apply to the AA (Music) program.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
*All applicants to the college are required to take the following:
Music Theory Exam,
Solfege Exam, and
Talent Determination Test for their intended field of study
(See https://music.upd.edu.ph/requirements.html for Audition requirements.)
*Freshmen who have been accepted by the AY 2021-2022 Admissions Online are still required to take and pass the Music Theory Exam, the Solfege Exam, and the Talent Determination Test. Application period starts after release of UP Admissions until May 31, 2021.
*A passing score in the TOEFL is required of all foreign applicants whose native language is not English or who do not come from schools where the medium of instruction is English.
Who May Apply and What Documents to Submit
How to Apply (deadline: 31 May 2021)
1. Accomplish and submit the online application form: https://forms.gle/UmDw7XfQwdycJ7Ta8
Wait for your Test Permit and UVLE username and password to be emailed to you on:
May 14 – for applications received by OCS from March 15 to April 30 or
June 2 – for applications received by OCS from May 1-31
Take the Trial Music Theory Exam on June 5, Saturday. ONLINE MODE ONLY. Exam will start at 9:00 AM.
Take the Music Theory Exam on June 26, Saturday. ONLINE MODE ONLY. Exam will start at 9:00 AM.
Take the Solfege Exam on June 27, Sunday. ONLINE MODE ONLY. Exam will start at 9:00 AM.
Music Theory and Solfege Exams results will be posted on this website at 4:00 PM on 30 June 2021, Wednesday. Successful applicants will also be notified via email.
Only students who pass the Music Theory and Solfege Exams can take the Talent Determination Test. See https://music.upd.edu.ph/requirements.html
Submit your audition video. Follow department instructions. ONLINE ONLY; last day: 6 July 2021, Tuesday.
Names of admitted students for the 1st Semester of AY 2021-2022 will be posted on this website at 10:00 AM on 19 July 2021, Wednesday.
If you are admitted, the Office of the College Secretary will email you the list of Admission Requirements. Submit your admission requirements on or before the deadline. (Deadline to be announced)
Newly admitted students may be required to take a Psycho-Social Test. (Schedule to be announced)
QUICK LINKS:
Printable Admission Information:
Application form: https://forms.gle/UmDw7XfQwdycJ7Ta8
Audition Requirements (webpage): https://music.upd.edu.ph/requirements.html
Printable Audition Requirements:
UPCMu OCS email address: musicocs.upd@up.edu.ph