In accordance with coronavirus (COVID-19) recommendations from public health officials, The University of Texas at Austin has suspended campus visits, Admission Welcome Center tours and in-person events until further notice. For updates and guidance from the university related to COVID-19, visit utexas.edu/coronavirus.

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.  
Butler School facilities will be closed Summer 2020 for HVAC renovations. Admissions staff will be working remotely between Memorial Day and August 21, but may be available for a virtual meeting with at least one week advance notice.

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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.

A College of Fine Arts Information Session for prospective students is available every Friday at 1 p.m. through May 1. 

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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 July 20-24.
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

Ensembles

Butler School of Music ensembles are open to any currently enrolled university student who can pass the ensemble audition. Visit the ensembles webpage for information.

Private Lessons & Group Instruction

Private lesson and group instruction courses for non-music majors are available in certain areas.

Academic Music Coursework

Visit the course schedule for a list of music coursework. Most classes will appear under the MUS field of study. Many academic music courses (theory, history, etc.) are restricted to allow only music majors to register, however, all MUS courses fulfilling the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) core curriculum requirement are open and unrestricted. Non-music majors are required to obtain instructor approval to register for restricted courses. The process for receiving instructor approval for a restricted course is described on the non-music major webpage. The Butler School of Music does not advise non-music majors, so music courses taken for degree purposes must be approved by your advisor for your major.

Undergraduate Certificates & Minors

Although the Butler School of Music does not offer a transcriptable certificate, students with an interest in fine arts might consider the certificates in Digital Arts & Media, Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship, Museum Studies and Textile Conservation and Museum Studies.

Transcript-recognized minors are available to students following the 2016-2018 catalog or later. The Butler School does not offer a minor in music. Students with an interest in fine arts might consider the Minor in Arts Management and Administration and the Art History Minor.

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Group Visits and Tours (currently suspended)

Group visits and tours are suspended until 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.

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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.

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