Graduate Admission Checklist

In order to be admitted to the University of Louisville School of Music, prospective graduate students must meet the School of Music admission requirements: 

• Bachelors in Music degree (or the equivalent based upon review)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 from previous undergraduate and graduate work
• Perform a successful audition/Submit an acceptable portfolio  
  • Music Performance or Conducting – audition
  • Music Theory/Composition – portfolio of work
  • Music History – portfolio of writing samples
  • Music Education – teaching video samples   

Submit the following documentation to Graduate Admissions: 

• Completed application for admission, including the $65 application fee (Note: There is a $30 application for additional applications and applicants applying for re-admission to UofL). There is no additional application or fee for the School of Music. Be sure to select your specific music major. Once you have applied, the School of Music will be notified of your application.
• Official transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (Note: The online letter evaluation provided through the online graduate application will suffice.) 

ALL of the above MUST be submitted before the School of Music can admit a student or make a scholarship offer.  

For more information or to set up a School of Music visit contact:  
School of Music Admissions 
University of Louisville 
gomusic@louisville.edu 
502-852-1623