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- The School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) is a highly selective professional school encompassing programs in music, dance, theatre, and musical theatre. We look forward to talking with you about the range of our programs, our outstanding faculty, and the vast resources and opportunities available through the greater University of Michigan community. Go Blue!
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    - If you wish to elect graduate courses to increase your knowledge, improve your professional skills, or to test your capabilities in a graduate setting, but do not wish to pursue a degree, you may apply for admission as a Non-Candidate for Degree (NCFD). Admission requirements are the same as for regular admission. NCFD status carries no implication with respect to subsequent regular admission to any graduate program.
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- - Faculty Recital: Amy Porter, flute
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    Saturday, June 6
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Welcome to all new students beginning in Fall 2020! We look forward to working with you during your time at U-M. Classes begin on Monday, August 31, 2020.
Please read below to learn more about orientation for your academic level. Contact SMTD Admissions with any questions via email or by phone at 734.764.0593.

Orientation

Freshmen
Undergraduate Transfers
Graduate Students
International Students

Related Information

Ensemble Auditions

Please visit the ensembles page for more details about audition repertoire and how to schedule an audition.

Request for Private Lessons

Every student who takes a private lesson for credit must fill out an individual studio assignment request form.

Financial Aid

Undergraduate
Graduate

Contact

SMTD Undergraduate Orientation Coordinator – Rachel Dion (rdion@umich.edu)

SMTD Graduate Orientation Coordinators – Joshua Bolton (jsbolton@umich.edu) & Janelle Hignite (berryjan@umich.edu)

U-M Office of New Student Programs (Undergraduates) – onsp@umich.edu

SMTD POLICIES ON COVID-19