Graduate Admission Requirements

An applicant for admission must present as proof of his or her preparation for graduate study the following: transcripts attesting to a bachelor’s degree, normally in the field appropriate to the graduate work, at least two letters of recommendation by professionals in the field who can attest to the applicant’s professional competence, a resume of work experiences, and a statement of educational goals.

Admission to the graduate program in the College of Music and Fine Arts is based on personal and academic records. A graduate studies committee examines the applicant's record for evidence of potential for graduate studies.

To begin the selection process, a student must fill out an application for admission to the university. After an admissions application is complete, each applicant will participate in an interview and audition on one of the following dates by completing our online music audition/interview application:

The following are dates that prospective students are encouraged to audition:

• December 5, 2009
• January 16, 2010
• February 6, 2010
• Private auditions by appointment only are available during the President's Open House on Saturday, April 10, 2010.

For more Information, contact the College of Music and Fine arts at (504) 865-3037.