Admissions FAQ's - Applying to the School of Music

Q: When is the application deadline?
A: The last date to submit an application is January 15th, but we urge you to submit your application as soon as possible so that you'll have more time to prepare for your audition.

Q: What do I need to submit with my application?
A:

-     First-time freshmen must submit an official copy of their high school transcript and a recommendation from their high school counselor.

-     Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; applicants with fewer than 44 quarter (30 semester) hours must submit an official high school transcript; all transfer applicants must submit a Transfer Acknowledgement Form from their previous school (pursuant to the National Association of Schools of Music Code of Ethics) if they wish to be considered for financial assistance.

-     Graduate applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and three recommendation forms. All forms are available from the Music Admissions office; please call us at 773-325-7444.

-     International applicants should contact the International Admissions Office at 312-362-5551 for further requirements.

Q: Can I apply to enter during the Winter or Spring Quarter?

A: Students wishing to apply for a quarter other than the fall must ask for permission to do so. Please call us at 773-325-7444. These opportunities are granted on a space available basis and are rare.

Q: Can I transfer to the School of Music from another School or College within the University?
A: Any student wishing to transfer between Colleges or Schools within the University must submit an Inter-College Transfer Application (available from your college office) and pass the same audition as all other undergraduate applicants. The requirements for Inter-College Transfer are as follows: you must be a current student within the University; you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; you must have a minimum of 12 quarter hours posted to your official DePaul transcript (note: for freshman, this does not occur until after the completion of the first quarter and the posting of grades).

Q: Do you accept AP credit?
A: While the University overall accepts AP credits for many subjects, Music Theory is not one of them. All incoming freshmen and transfer students take a placement exam in Music Theory and Music History (which is taught as an integrated course) prior to beginning school. Students who demonstrate a high level of aptitude will have the opportunity to test out of a portion of the required sequence at this time.

Q: Can I apply to other Colleges/Schools at DePaul if I don't pass the audition?
A: If you do not pass your entrance audition but wish to be considered for admission to another School or College within the University, please call Music Admissions at 773-325-7444 to have your application transferred to the appropriate office.

Q: I'm applying as a transfer student. How many of my credits will transfer?
A: A final official decision regarding how many credits will transfer in cannot be made until after we receive your official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended. Our Associate Dean reviews all transfer students that are accepted and makes the final decision at that time. Typically, many general education courses (such as English, math, history, science, and so on) will transfer in. Entering transfer students will take an evaluation exam to determine the appropriate level of our musicianship sequence; information on this exam is available from the Music Admissions office.

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