Future students

Students who want to study Music must first apply and be accepted to the University of Waterloo.

How to apply to Waterloo

Online application forms:
You are encouraged to apply online at Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Paper application forms:
Ontario high school students should inquire at your high school's guidance office.

Other applicants:
Call 519-888-4567 x33106.

Outside Canada: please visit our Waterloo International website.

Entrance auditions

Students electing to take Music Studio must arrange for an audition before registering. Typically a level of performance equal to Grade Eight at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto is expected.

Early entrance auditions (for high school students considered for the Entrance Scholarships) will be held in March/April.

See applying for admission to Music Studio for audition dates, requirements and other information.

Ensemble auditions

Visit our ensembles website for audition dates and other information. Sign-up sheets for auditions are posted on the bulletin board outside the Music office (Conrad Grebel University College at room 1104) before the start of each term.

New to Music since fall of 2009!

The Department of Music together with the Conrad Grebel University College residence program has launched a Living/Learning community for Music students! Visit the Living and Learning web page to learn more!