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Welcome to your application process for Pepperdine Fine Arts! Use the menu on the left to find specific audition/interview requirements for each of our academic disciplines. 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.

Steps to Apply

  1. Apply to Seaver College via the CommonApp. Be sure to select the correct major/minor on your application!
  2. You will receive access to your Pepperdine Application Portal within 24 hours of completing your CommonApp. Your Portal will populate with the Fine Arts Application Form as long as you selected a Fine Arts Major or Minor on the CommonApp.
  3. Once you complete the Fine Arts Application Form, you will be able to submit your Supplemental Fine Arts Materials. Review the section relevant to your application on the sidebar for a list of what materials are required for each Major and Minor. 
  4. Register for a Live Audition if necessary for your application type. This requirement will be listed on the application page for your Major or Minor of interest.

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.

Supplemental Fine Arts Application

All applicants to the Music department and Theatre department are required to submit a supplemental application through the Pepperdine Application Portal, and applicants to the Art program have the option to submit a supplemental application through SlideRoom in order to be considered for additional scholarships. 

If you select interest in a Fine Arts major as part of your CommonApp submission to Seaver College then you will be given access to your supplementary Fine Arts Application within your Pepperdine Application Portal. Please allow up to 24 hours to receive your Portal access information.

All Music and Theatre applicants will be required to submit two letters of recommendation specific to Fine Arts, in addition to any letters required by the university. These letters of recommendation must be requested through your Pepperdine Application Portal. We will not accept any letters sent via email.

Fine Arts Minors

Those interested in pursuing a Fine Arts minor should reach out to the Fine Arts Recruitment Office at fineartsrecruit@pepperdine.edu. All live audition requirements and required supplemental materials are the same as the requirements for the corresponding major. 

Live Audition Dates:

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.