Admissions

Admissions Process for Enrolled Students

Although all of the below scenarios require an application process, there are variations from the standard process. Please review the below before applying.

Current MSU Undergraduate students changing to or adding a Music Degree

Submit only the College of Music Supplemental Application. We will not need another First-Year or Transfer application.
If admitted, work with our Music Advising Team to officially change/add the music major to your student record.

Graduate students adding a degree to their studies

Both the Graduate and College of Music Supplemental applications (with fees) are required.
Although you must supply your full academic background on both applications (including your studies at MSU), we will not expect another set of official transcripts. Upload only copies to your application.
Plan to submit new letters of recommendations unless instructed by your major professor that they are not necessary. If not necessary, contact MUSIC.admissions@msu.edu for instructions on how to bypass the letters section of the application.
Optional: submit an updated resume/CV if there have been changes.
If an audition is expected, we will be in touch about scheduling options.

Completing a Bachelor’s degree and continuing to a graduate degree

Both the Graduate and College of Music Supplemental applications (with fees) are required.
Be sure to include MSU in your educational background. We will not expect you to submit the official MSU transcript. Upload only copies to your application.
Plan to submit new letters of recommendations unless instructed by your major professor that they are not necessary. If not necessary, contact MUSIC.admissions@msu.edu for instructions on how to bypass the letters section of the application.
If an audition is expected, we will be in touch about scheduling options.

Completing a Master’s degree and continuing to a Doctorate

Both the Graduate and College of Music Supplemental applications (with fees) are required.
Be sure to include MSU in your educational background.
We will not expect you to submit another set of your transcripts. Upload only copies to your application.
Plan to submit new letters of recommendations unless instructed by your major professor that they are not necessary. If not necessary, contact MUSIC.admissions@msu.edu for instructions on how to bypass the letters section of the application.
Optional: submit an updated resume/CV if there have been changes.
If an audition is expected, we will be in touch about scheduling options.
Please note: Completing a master’s degree at MSU does not guarantee admission to the doctorate. Nor does it guarantee continuation of financial aid to the new degree.