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Graduate Admissions to the University of Denver is rolling and therefore, there is no formal deadline for Graduate Applications; however, to be given priority for scholarships and assistantships, your completed application should be submitted by February 27, 2010.

Please submit the following to the University of Denver Office of Graduate Studies:



  • Pay a $60 non-refundable application fee (check, money order or on-line payments accepted).


  • One (1) official transcript from each post secondary institution you have attended, or are presently attending, where two quarter hours (or one semester hour) or more were completed. Applications will not be forwarded to the Music School for review until official transcripts have been received.

            Please mail all transcripts to:     University of Denver - Office of Graduate Studies
                                                               Mary Reed, Room 5
                                                               2199 S. University Blvd
                                                               Denver, CO  80208-4802
                                                               Phone: 303.871.2856
                                                               Fax: 303.871.4942


  • Three (3) letters of recommendation. At least one of the three recommendations must speak, either in the letter of recommendation or on the graduate recommendation form, to the student's writing abilities. Letters of recommendation requests are sent to your recommender via email within one business day of the submission of your online application. You will be asked to provide names and email addresses for your recommenders prior to final submission of your online application. We suggest you let your recommender know the request will be coming from the University of Denver in advance. Instructions on how to submit the recommendation electronically will be sent to the recommender.


  • A personal statement of at least 300 words. Your essay should include information concerning your life, education, experiences, interests and reason for applying to Lamont and the University of Denver. This essay must be uploaded and attached to your online application before submission.


  • One current Resume. This resume must be uploaded and attached to your online application before submission.


Please submit the following to the Lamont School of Music, Office of Admissions:


 





  • Composition applicants submit a portfolio of at least two scores. One of these scores must be notated by hand (not by computer). Please submit photocopies, not originals. Recordings are optional but encouraged.


  • Musicology and Music Theory Applicants, submit GRE scores. The GRE is required for all Master of Arts applicants.  Your application will not be processed until your GRE scores have been received. Allow at least four (4) weeks for DU to receive scores. For information concerning the GRE, go to www.gre.org. The institution code for DU is R4842.
            ** Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy applicants are strongly encouraged to take the GRE.**


  • Musicology and Music Theory Applicants must submit:
                 An essay or research paper on a topic in musicology, ethnomusicology, or music history (a paper completed for an undergraduate class is acceptable).
                 Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree or equivalent, or in exceptional cases, a superior score on the Lamont entrance examination in music history.


  • Applicants WITHOUT an undergraduate degree in music must complete additional requirements. Please contact the Lamont Admissions Office for details.


Additional Items for International Students

  • Submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The language score minimums for Lamont are 6 for the IELTS or 550/213/80 (PBT/CBT/iBT) for the TOEFL. Students wishing to be considered for a GTA must score a minimum of 26 on the TOEFL speaking subsection Internet based or a minimum of 50 on the Test of Spoken English. Alternatively a score of 8 on the IELTS is also acceptable.


  • Submit a photograph (passport size), taken within a year of the date of your application. This can be uploaded and attached to your online application before submission.


  • All accepted international students must submit I-20 documentation. The Financial Verification Form and SEVIS Supplement can be uploaded and attached to your online application before submissions. You may submit this documentation when submitting your online application or after an admissions decision has been made. Please note that if you decide to wait until a decision is made, it will take longer to prepare the I-20. Please visit http://admission.du.edu/admissions/SEVIS.asp