As a prospective student from outside the United States, you must complete the following steps to apply to DePaul School of Music
Apply to DePaul Using the International Students Application 
Educational Credentials
In addition to your application, DePaul University requires you to submit your official educational credentials (transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates) and evaluation fee directly to one of three evaluation companies. These evaluators will then provide DePaul with a general evaluation of your studies and certified copies of your international educational credentials which will be used during admission review. (It doesn’t matter which company you choose. Only choose one.)
One Earth International Credential Evaluation
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Educational Perspectives
DePaul will not accept evaluations from any other evaluation companies and will not accept any educational credentials without an evaluation from One Earth, ECE or EP.
To determine what credentials you need to submit for evaluation, please refer to the website of your chosen evaluation company
Proof of English Language Competency
All international students must submit proof of English proficiency. You can prove your English proficiency by submitting any of the following test results:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 80, no section lower than 17 (internet based TOEFL), 213 (computer based TOEFL), or 550 (paper based TOEFL). DePaul University's institutional code is 1165. You can access information about the TOEFL test and register at www.toefl.org.
- A minimum IELTS score of 6.5. To learn about the IELTS test and register to take the test, please visit www.ielts.org.
- The equivalent of DePaul's courses WRD 103 and WRD 104 with grades of C or better at an accredited US educational institution.
- A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic score of 53. To learn more about the Pearson Test of English please visit www.pearsonpte.com
- If you have completed a Bachelor degree in the US, the English proficiency requirement may be waived.
Once your application to DePaul has been received, you will receive a confirmation letter stating that your application has arrived in our office.
Instrumentalists: Your online application is due by January 15. You will then receive a confirmation letter inviting you to schedule your on-campus audition using your Campus Connection username and password.
All Vocalists: In addition to your online application, you must submit a pre-audition screening tape or CD by December 1. Click here the pre-audition screening requirements.
Please mail your pre-audition recording to DePaul School of Music, Music Admissions Office, 804 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60614.
Upon passing the pre-audition screening, you will receive a letter no later than January 15 inviting you to schedule your on-campus audition using your Campus Connection username and password.
Only Undergraduate Jazz Guitarists: In addition to your online application, you must submit a pre-audition screening tape or CD by December 1. Click here for the pre-audition screening requirements.
Please mail your pre-audition recording to DePaul School of Music, Music Admissions Office, 804 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60614.
Upon passing the pre-audition screening, you will receive a letter no later than January 15 inviting you to schedule your on-campus audition using your Campus Connection username and password.
Schedule your audition
As an international student, you are allowed to audition by submitting an audition CD or video tape/DVD, only if you are currently residing outside of the continental United States. This audition CDor video tape/DVD must be received by the admissions office no later than February 1st.
Audition results are reviewed and all decisions about acceptance are made in late March. Students are informed of the results by April 1st.
Response to an acceptance is required no later than May 1st.
