Arts and Music Supplements

The Brandeis Admissions Office makes every effort to have all visual art and music supplements evaluated by members of the Fine Arts and Music departments.  Applicants are encouraged to send these materials as early as possible to allow for thorough faculty review.

Due to the volume of arts and music supplements received, faculty evaluation is not guaranteed. Unfortunately we are unable to return submitted materials.

Instructions for Submission

Supplements should be postmarked by your application deadline, though we encourage early submissions. Unfortunately, we are unable to evaluate materials on websites or emailed supplements.

Please clearly label supplemental material with all of the following information:

1. Full name as it appears on your application
2. Date of birth
3. Decision plan (ED1, ED2, or Regular Decision)
4. Type of supplement (art or music)
5. Medium (Cello, oil on canvas, etc.)
6. Short description (e.g. works performed -- music only)

Include with your supplement the Common Application Arts Supplement form. The additional instructor recommendation and arts resume are not required.

If you are submitting art or music on a CD:

• Digital art must be submitted in .JPEG or .PDF format.
• Submitted music files in .MP3 format.
• All CDs must be in a case.
• Place files directly on the CD, without folders or unrelated files.

Please note that at this time, Brandeis arts faculty are unable to evaluate films, theater or dance performances.  A resume or written explanation of your work in these areas may be read by members of the Committee on Admissions.

For creative writing supplements, the Admissions Office prefers printouts on stapled computer paper rather than large, professionally bound documents.

Please mail all supplements to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Brandeis University
415 South Street
P.O. Box 549110
Waltham, MA 02454-9110