APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applying for Regular Admission, Non-Degree Admission, Readmission

Graduate applicants who intend to pursue a degree program must apply for regular admisson. The vast majority of students apply to enter their program of choice in the Fall term. Winter term admission is subject to availability in a specific program.

Regular admission is completed on a rolling basis.

Apply to the Rackham Graduate School online.  Upload your statement of purpose/personal statement, resume, repertoire list (where appropriate) with the application. Send your three letters of recommendation, current transcripts, and any other application materials to Associate Dean Steven M.Whiting.

To be eligible for equal consideration, we must receive your complete application by the deadline posted on the appropriate department page.

An application fee iin the amount of $60.00, for domestic applicants, or $75.00, for international applicants (non-U.S. citizens), in U.S. currency, is required to submit the online application.. No application will be considered without this non-refundable fee.

Non-Degree Admission

If you wish to elect graduate courses to increase your knowledge, improve your professional skills, or to test your capabilities in a graduate setting, but do not wish to pursue a degree, you may apply for admission as a Not Candidate for Degree (NCFD). Admission requirements are the same as for regular admission. NCFD status carries no implication with respect to subsequent regular admission to any graduate program.

All course elections of NCFD students are subject to the availability of faculty time and classroom space. Normally only full-time NCFD students are eligible for performance instruction.

Readmission

Any continuing degree-seeking student who has not been enrolled for twelve months or more must apply for readmission. No application fee is charged for students seeking readmission. Please obtain an Application for Readmission, Change of Program, or Dual Degree, either from the Graduate School or from the Office of the Associate Dean at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

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