Live Audition Dates

Live Audition Registration

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for a program in the Fine Arts Division at Pepperdine University!

A live audition is required for applicants pursuing a Music Major, Music Minor, a Theatre Major with a Musical Theatre emphasis. A live audition is strongly recommended for all applicants within the Theatre department, though only required for Musical Theatre applicants. Live portfolio reviews are not required for admission to the Studio Art program, but are recommended for those pursuing additional scholarships.

Live Auditions for the 2027-2028 academic year will be facilitated both in-person and on Zoom. Audition sign-ups are available in an online registration format. We are offering Live Auditions on the following dates. 

• October 31st: This Audition Day is only for applicants wishing to be considered under the early action/early decision deadline. Please note that this Audition Day will be virtual only, and hosted over Zoom. No in-person auditions will be offered. Students will receive instructions regarding the Zoom session after registering for an audition date. Registration for the event will be open by August 1st.
• November 14th: This Audition Day is only for applicants wishing to be considered under the early action/early decision deadline. Auditions are offered both virtually or in-person. Students will receive instructions regarding the Zoom session after registering for an audition date. Registration for the event will be open by August 1st.
• January 16th: This Audition Day is only for applicants wishing to be considered under the regular decision deadline. Please note that this Audition Day will be virtual only, and hosted over Zoom. No in-person auditions will be offered. Students will receive instructions regarding the Zoom session after registering for an audition date. Registration for the event will be open by August 1st.
• January 30th: This Audition Day is only for applicants wishing to be considered under the regular decision deadline. Auditions are offered both virtually or in-person. Students will receive instructions regarding the Zoom session after registering for an audition date. Registration for the event will be open by August 1st.

Please note that while an in-person audition is not required for all departments, the supplemental Fine Arts application is necessary for all applicants. The supplemental Fine Arts application must be completed at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled audition day, and prior to the January 27th deadline. 

Live auditions should be completed within the same Common App season to avoid any difficulties with the admissions process. Example: If you are applying to Seaver College during Early Action, and wish to participate in a live audition, you will want to register for one of the November Audition Days. Do not reserve a January or February audition date as they fall within the Regular Decision season.

Please do not register for multiple auditions on the same day. If you are interested in multiple areas, you will likely only need to audition once and can still be considered for multiple programs. Please contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office and we can help you determine which audition to pursue. 

If you are interested in participating in a Portfolio Review with the art department, please register for a Portfolio Review Day on either November 5th or January 21st. More information regarding these Portfolio Review Days can be found here.

Use the menu on the left to find specific application requirements for each of our academic disciplines. For instructions on what to prepare for a live audition, please refer to our Live Audition Requirements. If you have any questions about the audition or application process, please see the FAQ page or contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office at 310.506.4111 or via email at fineartsrecruit@peppedine.edu.