Steps to Take for Admittance into the Graduate Music Program at Western Carolina University

This is your step-by-step guide to make sure you have done everything necessary to be fully admitted into our graduate music program:

• Apply as early as possible. Application forms and catalogs for graduate studies may be obtained calling the music office or by writing to:
  Office of the Graduate School
  Western Carolina University
  Cullowhee, NC 28723-9022
  Phone (828) 227-7398.

• Have your official transcripts sent to the graduate school. Your application cannot be processed without them. These should be sent directly from your previous university or college and come in a sealed envelope with an unbroken school seal. You must have an undergraduate degree in music, with an average grade of B or higher in the last 60 semester hours of the undergraduate program.

• Take the General Test of the GRE and have the testing agency send the scores directly to the graduate school.

• Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar enough with your work to be able to assess the appropriateness of further graduate study. Forms are available from the Graduate School.

• Schedule an audition. We normally have two official auditions days in the spring semester. However, special arrangements can be made if you are unable to audition on one of the official dates. Follow this link to see the audition requirements for your area of interest.

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