The Office of Admissions offers campus tours for prospective students and their families throughout the academic year and summer. Tours last 60–90 minutes and are led by our knowledgeable student admissions staff. You'll visit both buildings: the Ann Getty Center and the Bowes Center, which are just a five-minute walk apart. Highlights include performance halls, academic and tech spaces, a sample dorm room, practice rooms, dining areas, and more. Please note: access to specific rooms depends on performance and class schedules. Be prepared for a brief outdoor walk between buildings.

Scheduling

As we are a closed campus, all tours must be scheduled in advance using the links/buttons below. 

• Schedule Available: Due to the size of our staff and the course schedules of our student tour guides, we post the tour calendar (within the request form) on a rolling basis throughout the year. Please refer to the tour season availability table below for an overview of when dates will appear in the request form.
• Deadline to Schedule: Five business days in advance through the forms below. To inquire about availability within five business days, please email the Office of Admissions at nccyl@fspz.rqhude.mcfs@ylppa . Availability is not guaranteed. We typically cannot accommodate drop-in visitors.
• Tour Confirmation: Our staff will respond to your request within three business days. Please note that tours may be canceled or rescheduled due to availability or other factors.
• Large Groups/Groups of 10+: If your group has 10 or more people, please submit the "Large Group Tour" form below. Our staff will contact you to arrange the visit.

*Tours in May may be limited due to finals week and commencement.

Request a Tour

Lessons 

Many of our faculty members are available to meet with prospective students for sample lessons, by advance request, during their visit. High school juniors and seniors, as well as college students considering SFCM, are especially encouraged to contact faculty to schedule an in-person or virtual lesson. Sample lessons are scheduled directly with the faculty member and are not arranged through the Office of Admissions. Please connect with SFCM faculty via email. If you are currently completing the application process, we recommend reaching out to faculty after you have submitted your application.

Class Observations

Class observations may be possible during your visit, contingent on testing and rehearsal schedules. Please indicate your interests in specific class observations in your campus tour form and we will look into options around your tour time. Due to small class sizes, it is not always possible to accommodate visitors in academic classes. 

Visit our Getting Here page to learn about our campus locations, transportation, parking, recommendations and more! We can't wait to meet you.

Many of our faculty are available for prospective student lessons throughout the academic year with advance notice. 

Juniors and Seniors in high school or college are especially encouraged to reach out to the faculty to schedule an in-person or virtual lesson.

Please reach out to them directly via the contact information on their faculty profiles. If currently completing the application process, we recommend reaching out to the faculty after you have submitted your application.

Virtual Campus Tour

Can't make it to San Francisco? Explore our school’s history and campus through the virtual tour videos below! You can also take 360-degree tours of our performance venues and spaces on the SFCM facilities page!

Prospective students are welcome and encouraged to schedule an individual 30 minute meeting with an Office of Admissions staff member! Before scheduling, we recommend reading through the Admissions section of our website. This will help you focus your questions and topics for your meeting.

We’re visiting several college fairs and events across the US in Fall 2025 and hope to see you there! Registration for college fairs is required. Events marked with an asterisk (*) are closed to the public. 

Events September - December, 2025 will be added by August 15.

We love to visit schools and other youth organizations, either virtually or in person. 

Visits must be coordinated through the Office of Admissions. Please complete the form linked below to request a visit.