Applications for admission are considered once a year normally to the Fall semester. Consideration will be given to the Winter semester courses for which students are registered at the time of application.

At the time of application, students must have been formally admitted to, and be in clear standing with, the School of Music.

To be considered for admission, students must have successfully completed a minimum of 45 credit hours with either a cumulative average of at least 65% or an average of at least 65% on their last attempted 30 credit hours.

Within the 45 credit hours, students must have completed the following:

1. at least 6 credit hours in English and/or research/writing;

2. at least 3 credit hours from the following: Music 3221, 3222, 3231, 3232, 3233, 3241, 3242, 3261, 3281, 3282;

3. at least 12 credit hours in Music, in addition to the 3 credit hours used to satisfy Clause 3.b. above.

In assessing applications, consideration will be given to the following:

1. average in the courses required for admission in Clause 3. above;

2. overall academic performance; and

3. personal statement and references as outlined on the application to the Faculty. One reference must be from a faculty member of the School of Music.