How to Apply

Ready to apply? Fill out the online application.

Supporting materials may be sent to the Graduate School at:

UNH Graduate School 
Thompson Hall 
105 Main Street 
Durham, NH 03824

To apply to the Music Program, you must apply online through the Graduate School. Collect and submit all additional supporting materials in one packet and send to the Graduate School, not to the Music Program.

Admission Requirements

For the music studies option, a bachelor’s degree in music, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution is required for admission; for the option in music education the requirement is a bachelor’s degree in music education, or a bachelor’s degree in music and teacher certification. A theory placement examination may be required. Students will not be allowed to enroll in MUSI 994, a required course, until this examination is waived or passed to the satisfaction of the department. For the music studies option, a reading knowledge of both German and French is strongly recommended before entering the program. The department will administer a German reading examination. On recommendation of the graduate adviser, this requirement may be waived for students who do not plan to study in musicology beyond the M.A. degree. Applicants planning to enter the music studies option should contact the graduate coordinator concerning additional application requirements. Applicants for the music education option must arrange for an interview with the music education coordinator.

Deadlines

February 15 for financial assistance
July 1 for fall session (April 1 recommended for fall session)
December 1 for spring session
April 1 for summer session