PVA Admissions
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Ready to apply to an arts program?
Some of our programs have requirements beyond your ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï application, including a special PVA form and an audition or interview.
Scroll down to find the process for your program and take all the steps towards becoming a ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Bear in the College of Performing and Visual Arts! Scholarships are part of our application and audition/interview process.
Learn how to apply to our auditioned or interviewed programs
Learn how to apply to our non-auditioned programs
See our minors and certificates
Audition & Interview Days
November 21, 2026 • January 23, 2027 (virtual) • February 13, 2027 • March 6, 2027
Apply for our auditioned and interviewed programs
Your Process
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- Fill out your ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Application.
- Complete the Audition Form found in your ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï application portal and submit required materials.
- Attend your audition or interview.
Application Timeline for Auditions and Interviews
Application Open
August 1
Application Deadline
March 6, 2027
Auditions & Interviews
November 21, 2026
January 23, 2027 (virtual)
February 13, 2027
March 6, 2027
Decision Deadlines
April 15 (graduate)
May 1 (undergraduate)
Apply for our non-auditioned programs
Your Process
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- Fill our your ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Application.
- Decide if you want to be considered for PVA talent scholarships.
- If so, email PVA.Admissions@unco.edu to schedule a portfolio review, audition or interview
- Attend your portfolio review, audition or interview for scholarship consideration if desired. See audition and interview requirements
Reach out to PVA Admissions staff
Angela Keedy
PVA Interim Director of Recruitment and Enrollment & Adjunct Faculty, Music Ed
Reginald Winters
PVA Office of Admissions & Piano Department, Staff Collaborative Pianist