BA in Music

Hamilton requires the Certification of Finances, available in your applicant portal, for all international applicants, regardless of whether or not you are applying for financial aid. Students applying for financial aid will also need to submit the CSS Profile.

Instructions for submitting a performing or studio arts supplement will be provided in the checklist in your Applicant Portal. Access information for the portal will be sent via email after we have received your application. A short summary of the requirements for each type of special talent can be found on this page. Note that the deadline for submitting these materials closely follows the application deadline of the admission plan you have selected. Students can link to 1-5 videos or audio files on YouTube, Vimeo, or SoundCloud. Students must categorize their submission as primarily orchestral music, vocal music, jazz, keyboard, folk/traditional, composition, or other (to facilitate the assignment of the correct faculty reviewer). Students may complete submissions in more than one of these categories. Students must describe their plans for music involvement in college, provide a summary of their training and experience (including instructor names and length of training), and describe their roles in any submitted work. Do not submit full orchestral, band, or choral recordings unless you are a featured soloist; if so, please specify your solo.

Submitted on an official transcript or via official school email

The short answer can be completed before submitting your application. At Hamilton, we each bring different backgrounds and perspectives, and we teach one another about the world through our individual and shared experiences. What would you like us to know about you and your interest in Hamilton? How can Hamilton inspire you on your journey to “know thyself?” (350 words)