Application Process: Post-master's Certificate Students

All Post-Master's Certificate music applicants must apply to DePaul School of Music by December 1.

Eligibility

Students who have completed a Bachelor's and a Master's degree are eligible to apply for the Post-Master's Certificate program. In most cases, applicants who already hold a performance certificate or artist diploma from another institution are not eligible to apply. If you believe your situation may be an exception or if you have questions regarding your eligibility, please contact musicadmissions@depaul.edu before submitting an application.
 
International students have additional requirements;  please click here for details .

Application Process

Post-Master's Certificate candidates should submit the following materials by the deadline listed above. 

  1. Graduate application . Select "Performance - Post-Master's Certificate".
  2. Three letters of recommendation.
  3. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
  4. Prescreen. Prescreens are required for some instruments. View the Prescreen Audition page and Graduate Audition Repertoire by Instrument to see if your instrument requires a prescreen.
  5. Due by January 15: Register for a live audition . If your instrument requires a prescreen audition, you must wait for your prescreen results before registering for a live audition. ​

Official transcripts should be mailed to:​

Attn: Music Admissions
DePaul University School of Music 
2330 N. Halsted 
Chicago, IL 60614

Electronic transcripts or test scores should be emailed to: musicadmissions@depaul.edu