In place of in-person visits, the College of Fine Arts and the Office of Admissions are offering virtual undergraduate information sessions. Register online.
As we adapt to this evolving situation, please consider emailing us inquiries or requesting an appointment to occur via video chat. Please continue reading below to learn how to submit your request.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to scheduling your on-campus experience when in-person campus visits resume.
- Admissions Viewbook
- Virtual College Fairs
- Visiting our Undergraduate Programs
- Visiting our Graduate Programs
- Information for Non-Music Majors
- Group Visits and Tours
- Directions and Accommodations
Virtual College Fairs
Performing Arts College Fairs
Presented by Music Admissions Roundtable
Engage with representatives from performing arts institutions in the U.S. and beyond! All events are free and open to students interested in undergraduate or graduate studies. Zoom meetings will require individual registration for participating schools. Learn more here.
- Monday, September 21 at 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. CDT
- Thursday, October 8 at 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. CDT
- Sunday, October 25 at 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. CDT
- Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. CST
- Monday, November 23 at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. CST
Visiting our Undergraduate Programs
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LONGHORN CREATIVES VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
We’re excited to invite you to attend the inaugural Longhorn Creatives Virtual Open House! From Monday, September 21 to Friday, September 25, we’ll be hosting a series of virtual events for creative prospective students. These workshops, information sessions and classes will give you the opportunity to connect with current students, faculty and staff, get tips for your application for admission, and learn more about our programs, including initiatives to promote diversity, equity and inclusion!
Register to Attend
Date: September 21 – September 25
Time: Various times and sessions offered
Location: Zoom, registration required for each session
Be sure to mark your calendar and register for the Butler School session, Creating a Great College Music Audition Video, on Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
- Let your talent shine online! A video audition is becoming a common requirement for students applying for freshman admission to music schools. Join us to learn how to create a professional audition video for any instrument or voice type at any budget level. This seminar is led by Douglas Kinney Frost, Principal Conductor of the Butler Opera Center. He’ll share tips and tech ideas to ramp up your audition. Sarah Borshard, Assistant Director for Admissions in the Butler School, will be there to answer your questions about enrolling as a music student!
MUSIC MAJOR FOR A DAY (Limited to High School Seniors)
What does a typical day in the life of a music major include? What classes do they take? How much do they practice? Do they still have time for homework and breakfast tacos?
We invite high school seniors to join us for a special Music Major for a Day virtual experience on Monday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attend mock lectures, live classes, an information session, and speak with current students!
Space is limited and registration will close once the event reaches capacity. If the event is full, check back in case there are cancelations.
Date: October 12
Time: 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Location: Zoom, registration required
INFORMATION SESSIONS
In place of an in-person experience, please consider a Virtual Session hosted by the Office of Admissions. Sessions for admitted and prospective students are available each weekday and most Saturdays.
REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL SESSION
A one-hour College of Fine Arts Virtual Information Session for prospective students is also available. The session includes a presentation overview of the College of Fine Arts, followed by breakout groups hosted by each department or school. During the breakout sessions, you will be welcome to engage directly with students and staff using video and/or voice if you wish to do so. Advance registration is required. Sessions are available at the following dates and times:
- Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 30 at 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 4 at 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 6 at 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m.
- Wednesday, November 11 at 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 13 at 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 20 at 1:30 p.m.
- Monday, November 30 at 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m.
- Friday, December 11 at 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 12 at 11 a.m.
- Wednesday, December 16 at 5:30 p.m.
REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL FINE ARTS SESSION
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC MAJORS
Sarah Borshard, Assistant Director for Admissions, is happy to arrange virtual meetings with prospective freshmen and transfer applicants who are interested in majoring in music. Ms. Borshard is not available to meet with prospective non-music majors or evaluate transcripts.
- Zoom appointments are available 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday with at least one week advance notice.
- Ms. Borshard is not available November 12, 23 and December 7-9.
- The university is closed on the following dates: Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; the day after Thanksgiving; Dec. 23, 2020-Jan. 1, 2021; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day.
- Conversations with admissions staff are not interviews and do not influence our admissions decisions.
REQUEST A VIRTUAL UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS APPOINTMENT
If you would like to visit with a member of the Butler School of Music faculty, please email them directly to request a phone appointment or virtual meeting.
Visiting our Graduate Programs
Dan Seriff, Graduate Admissions Coordinator, is happy to arrange virtual meetings with prospective graduate applicants.
- Zoom appointments are available 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday with at least one week advance notice.
- The university is closed on the following dates: Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; the day after Thanksgiving; Dec. 23, 2020-Jan. 1, 2021; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day.
- Conversations with admissions staff are not interviews and do not influence our admissions decisions.
Request a VIRTUAL Graduate Admissions Appointment
If you would like to visit with a member of the Butler School of Music faculty, please email them directly to request a phone appointment or virtual meeting.
Information for Non-Music Majors
Are you planning to attend UT Austin in a major outside of music? Do you still want to play your instrument, sing or study music?
You can!
The Butler School welcomes non-music majors to take coursework, register for lessons and audition for ensembles.
Group Visits and Tours (currently suspended)
Group visits and tours are suspended through the Fall 2020 semester. When available, we are able to accommodate groups of up to 50 people total, including chaperones. We suggest visits coincide with the rehearsal schedules of our flagship large ensembles on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Concert Chorale, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble rehearse from 12-2 p.m., while the Jazz Orchestra meets from 3-5 p.m.
Maps, Directions and Parking Information
The University of Texas at Austin is located in the heart of the city of Austin, just north of the downtown area. Campus is just two miles from the State Capitol. Main thoroughfares around campus include Guadalupe to the west, MLK to the south, Red River to the east and 26th (Dean Keeton) to the north.
HOTELS
The AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center is the university's premiere hotel and meeting site, and the only hotel located on the campus itself. Other hotels close to the Butler School of Music are Days Inn - University and Rodeway Inn - University.
The Butler School of Music cannot arrange or provide accommodations for any applicant or visitor.
