As a prospective post-master's certificate student, you must complete the following steps to apply to the DePaul School of Music:
Apply by January 5:
Music Requirements
- Pre-screening video (required for applicants on clarinet, classical voice, violin and all jazz instruments). Please visit the specific instrument page for the repertoire requirements. Pre-screen recordings can begin to be uploaded 24 hours after the application has been submitted (upon receiving application portal login credentials). Must be received by January 5.
- Audition. We encourage all applicants, if at all possible, to audition in-person. Below are the details for each format.
a. Live audition dates are scheduled during the weekends in February. Live auditions can be scheduled here. Please visit the specific instrument page for the repertoire.
b. Recorded auditions are available by request and must be uploaded to your Application Portal no later than February 1. Recorded auditions must be accompanied by a short interview video submission. Please visit the specific instrument page for the repertoire and interview requirements. Please contact musicadmissions@depaul.edu to request a recorded audition.
Materials (due February 1)
- Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
- Three letters of recommendation
Official transcripts should be mailed to:
DePaul University School of Music
Music Admissions Office
804 West Belden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Electronic transcripts or test scores should be emailed to: musicadmissions@depaul.edu
International students have additional requirements; please click here for details.
Audition results are reviewed and all decisions about acceptance are made in late March. Students are informed of the results by April 1.
Response to an acceptance is required no later than April 15.
This graduate certificate program is approved as a Gainful Employment Program through the US Department of Education and is, therefore, eligible for Federal Student Aid. Find more information here.