PVA Admissions
Ready to apply to an arts program?
Some of our programs have requirements beyond your UNC 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 UNC 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
See our Extended Campus master’s programs
Audition, Interview and Portfolio Days
November 15, 2025 • January 24, 2026 (virtual) • February 14, 2026 • March 7, 2026
Apply for our auditioned and interviewed programs
Your Process
- Fill out your UNC Application.
- Complete the Audition Form found in your UNC application portal and submit required materials.
- Attend your audition or interview.
Application Timeline for Auditions and Interviews
Application Open
August 1
Application Deadline
March 7, 2026
Auditions & Interviews
November 15, 2025
January 24, 2026 (virtual)
February 14, 2026
March 7, 2026
Decision Deadlines
April 15 (graduate)
May 1 (undergraduate)
Apply for our non-auditioned programs
Your Process
- Fill our your UNC 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
Tessa Espinosa
PVA Director of Recruitment and Enrollment