F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music:Undergraduate Admission
As an undergraduate student in the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music you have multiple major options and a music minor option, each with particular emphases.
Take time to explore these options below and see what ODU has to offer. Although ODU is large, the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music is a small community featuring one-on-one mentoring with faculty, access to world-renowned guest artists, many performance opportunities and abundant chances to collaborate with peers. Private lessons are taught by nationally recognized faculty who are experts in their specific fields. Whether you are interested in performance, music education, music theory and composition, or sound recording technology, the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music can help you realize your aspirations.

Academic Program Options
Bachelor of Music | B.M.
Bachelor of Music in Performance, Composition or emphasis in Sound Recording Technology
Bachelor of Music, Music Education | B.M.M.E.
Bachelor of Music, Music Education with vocal or instrumental certification or both
Bachelor of Arts in Music | B.A.
Bachelor of Arts in Music with optional emphasis in Jazz, History, or Theory
Minor in Music
Music Minor with emphasis in History, Composition or Performance.
Application Process
Thank you for your interest in the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music. Carefully review all application and audition information before beginning your application. All undergraduate applicants except those interested in the
- B.A. in Music (Music History, Music Theory only)
- Minor in Music History
- B.M. in Composition
- Minor in Composition
are required to perform a live audition or upload a recorded audition video. While entry into the above programs does not require an audition, eligibility for all music scholarships at ODU does. Therefore, we strongly encourage all scholarship seeking candidates to audition. See audition dates and deadlines below. To apply, go to https://app.getacceptd.com/odmusic or click on the Submit Your Online Application button below.
Submit Your Online Application

Admission Deadlines
Complete Undergratuate Application Materials include: ODU Undergraduate Admission Application, F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music Application consisting of Essay, Two Letters of Recommendation, Artistic Resume and Composition Portfolio (if applicable).
Complete Application Materials for Bachelor of Music, BA Jazz, and Music Minor must be received by: | to audition on this date: |
August 19, 2023 (for Fall 2023 ODU Admitted Students Only) | August 26, 2023 |
November 25, 2023 | December 2, 2023 |
December 30, 2023 | January 6, 2024 |
January 20, 2024 | January 27, 2024 |
February 12, 2024 | February 19, 2024 |
Incomplete applications are not considered. You may still apply to ODU and/or the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music after these designated deadlines. However, applicants who submit complete application materials after the designated deadline will be confirmed for an audition date only if space is available. Applicants are responsible for tracking the status of recommendation letters.
If you have any technical questions about submitting your materials, you can reach out to Acceptd's support team at support@getacceptd.com or 1.888.725.2122 extension 2.