Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Celebrates individual artistry in a welcoming and rigorous environment
•Develops creative and expressive agency, cultural investigation, and historical inquiry
•Faculty advise and partner with students for independent studies, internships, and senior projects
MOVEMENT IDIOMS
•Four primary movement areas: African, ballet, contemporary, and hip hop
•Additional explorations in improvisation, composition, and somatic practices
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BA and BS options available for framing a college career to meet artistic and academic goals
•Collaboration opportunities with musicians, composers, and other performing artists on campus
SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE
•Premier educational institution of music and dance in the Pacific Northwest
•Smallest school in a large state university — individual attention with full university resources
•Performing Arts Collective first-year housing community
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadline
SOMD Application Deadline (Fall)Jan 15, 2026
Auditions
Dance Placement AuditionsJan 31, 2026
Dance Placement AuditionsFeb 21, 2026
Audition Requirements
Optional audition for scholarship consideration — not required for program admission.
Dance
TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT CLASS (placement only — not for admission)
•Instruction in four primary movement idioms: African, ballet, contemporary, and hip hop
•Approximately 30 minutes of instruction in each idiom
•Students are placed in levels according to skill
•Reviewed each term to ensure the most advantageous level
FOOTWEAR
•Soft slippers or thin cotton socks for ballet (no pointe shoes)
•Bare feet for contemporary and African
•Clean sneakers for hip hop
ATTIRE
•Wear clothing that allows free movement and showcases the artistry of your movement
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Two-step: apply to UO (Common App or UO website) AND complete the separate SOMD online application
•Both applications due by January 15, 2026 (Fall term)
ELIGIBILITY
•Current UO students eligible for admission during any term
•Winter 2026 application deadline: November 17, 2025
•Spring 2026 application deadline: February 23, 2026
•Placement audition strongly encouraged but not required for admission
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
•Must complete both UO and SOMD applications by January 15 (not the general Feb 15 transfer deadline)
•Late applications risk non-admission and are generally not considered for scholarships
What's The Process
PLACEMENT AUDITION
•Audition is for course placement only — not required for admission to the BA/BS Dance degree
•Strongly encouraged for all BA/BS Dance applicants
•Attend during a live audition date or during Week of Welcome (September) before fall term
•Incoming freshmen attending IntroDUCKtion in July should attend the spring term placement class
•Contact: dance@uoregon.edu
Scholarship Info
Dance scholarships available — applicants who audition are generally considered for scholarships
Program info updated 2h ago
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Celebrates individual artistry in a welcoming and rigorous environment
•Develops creative and expressive agency, cultural investigation, and historical inquiry
•Faculty advise and partner with students for independent studies, internships, and senior projects
MOVEMENT IDIOMS
•Four primary movement areas: African, ballet, contemporary, and hip hop
•Additional explorations in improvisation, composition, and somatic practices
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BA and BS options available for framing a college career to meet artistic and academic goals
•Collaboration opportunities with musicians, composers, and other performing artists on campus
SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE
•Premier educational institution of music and dance in the Pacific Northwest
•Smallest school in a large state university — individual attention with full university resources
•Performing Arts Collective first-year housing community
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Academic School Information
3.73
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
72%
Grad Rate
20,497
Enrollment
$61,324
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$16,137
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,598
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,182
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$15,909
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,760
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,364
Family Income $75k - $110k$24,704
Family Income $110k+$31,021
