Carnegie Mellon University

School of Music

Where artistry and innovation share center stage

Graduate Admission Timeline

BY DECEMBER 1 

  • Complete the School of Music Online Application. (The School of Music Online Application will ask all applicants for a music resume, repertoire list, and 650-word personal statement.)

JANUARY-FEBRUARY

  • Supporting documents (transcripts, final test scores, and three recommendations) must be received by January 5 for graduate applicants.
  • Pre-screening results released by January 10.
  • Audition times released by January 15.
  • Audition/portfolio reviews will take place throughout late January/early February (review audition dates and formats here).

MARCH 1

  • AMSC Priority Deadline #2

MARCH 15

  • School of Music admission decisions released online through Acceptd.

APRIL 15

  • Graduate students must confirm enrollment.

JUNE 1

  • AMSC Deadline #3 - FINAL DEADLINE

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