As a new student in the Department of Music you're bound to have plenty of questions about the student experience and more. Follow the links below to discover useful information about how to prepare for musical study at Case Western Reserve University—whether you're deciding what courses to take or where to practice, these resources will help you get off to a good start!
Our administrative offices in Haydn Hall and Denison Hall are open during business hours to help address any questions you might have as you transition into campus life.
New undergraduate music majors:
- Admitted Students
- Orientation and New Student Transitions
- First-Year Students
- Majoring in Music: FAQs for New Students
First-Year Essentials for Music Majors
Planning to pursue the music major?
If you didn’t submit a Music Arts Supplement with your admission application but are still interested in majoring in music, there’s still time! You can submit a video Entrance Audition by August 1. We’d be happy to help you take this next step and prepare for the fall semester!
New graduate and professional students:
- Important First Steps
- School of Graduate Studies Orientation
- Department of Music Graduate Student Orientation and Welcome Reception
- Sample Documents for language and qualifying exams