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How to Apply

Undergraduate

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Application Dates and Timeline

Applicants interested in undergraduate study at Peabody follow Vanderbilt’s undergraduate application timeline; you’ll select a Peabody major when you apply to Vanderbilt. For current dates and deadlines, visit the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Admissions page. 

We recommend you review Vanderbilt’s dates early so you can plan testing, transcripts, and recommendations on time. 

First-Year Admissions

  1. Apply through Vanderbilt Undergraduate Admissions using the first-year application.
  2. Indicate your interest in Peabody majors (such as Human and Organizational Development or education programs) within the Vanderbilt application.
  3. Review Vanderbilt’s first-year applicant checklist for requirements like transcripts, test scores (if submitted), recommendations and essays.

Transfer Admissions

  1. Apply as a transfer student through Vanderbilt Undergraduate Admissions.
  2. Review available Peabody majors to confirm how your current coursework may apply to the degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I apply directly to Peabody?

    No. All undergraduate applicants interested in Peabody College must apply through Vanderbilt Undergraduate Admissions.

  • How do I indicate a Peabody major on my application?

    You’ll select your intended major (including Peabody majors) within the Vanderbilt application; Peabody majors are part of Vanderbilt’s undergraduate offerings.

  • Where can I find current deadlines and decision plans?

    Dates and deadlines, along with decision plans like Early Decision and Regular Decision, are listed on the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Admissions site.

  • Does Peabody offer campus visits for prospective undergraduates?

    Prospective undergraduates can explore Vanderbilt’s visit and events options; many campus experiences include opportunities to learn more about Peabody.

  • Where can I learn more about financial aid and scholarships?

    Financial aid and scholarship information for undergraduates is available through Vanderbilt Undergraduate Admissions and Student Financial Aid.