Admissions FAQ - NYU Department of Music

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL 2009 ADMISSION
Recommended: December 18, 2008
Final: January 4, 2009

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR
COMPOSITION/THEORY APPLICANTS click here

How do I apply to the Department of Music's graduate program?
Applicants should apply directly to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS). The Department of Music does not accept application materials. The online application allows you to submit most of your application materials electronically. GSAS prefers that applicants file the application online. Any materials that cannot be submitted online (i.e. transcripts, scores, CDs) should be sent to one of the following addresses:

U.S. Postal Service (including Express and Priority):
New York University
Graduate School of Arts and Science
Graduate Enrollment Services
P.O. Box 907
New York, NY 10276-0907

FedEx, UPS, DHL, or other express courier:
New York University
Graduate School of Arts and Science
Graduate Enrollment Services
One-half Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003

What are the application requirements for the Department of Music?
For a detailed description of our guidelines, please visit our Graduate Program web page. For deadlines and other requirements, please refer to the "Requirements and Deadlines" portion of the GSAS Application Resource Center.

Does the Department of Music require that applicants take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)?
Yes. All applicants to GSAS must take the GRE. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants who are not native English speakers.

How do I know if my application materials have been received?
Once you have submitted your online application, you can check the status of your application online. Your materials are not forwarded to our department until mid-January, so we will not know the status of your application until that time.

What areas of study are available in the GSAS Department of Music?
Historical Musicology, Composition & Theory, and Ethnomusicology. If you are interested in pursuing a degree in the Performing Arts Professions, Music Business, Music Technology, Music Education, or Music Therapy, please contact NYU's Steinhardt School of Education at 212-998-5424,

Does the Department of Music accept applicants for both the Fall and Spring terms?
No. We only accept applications for the Fall term.

How many students are accepted into the Ph.D. program each year?
6 - 8 students are accepted each year.

Does the Department of Music have a masters program?
No. The department only admits students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. degree. A student may, however, earn the M.A. degree in the process of completing the requirements for the Ph.D. degree.

If I already have an M.A., will my credits transfer?
Ph.D. Students who transfer to the department with a master's degree from another university may transfer some of their previous course credits with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies. These students are, however, required to take the General Examination.

Does the Department of Music require an interview as a part of the application process?
No, however we encourage applicants to visit the department prior to applying. To set up an appointment to meet with a specific professor, please contact him or her by e-mail. Contact information is available on our faculty web page.

Do graduate students receive financial aid?
All students admitted to our Ph.D. program are awarded the Graduate School's MacCracken Fellowship.