How to Apply - Graduate

On this page you’ll find a checklist of required application materials for our Master of Music and Professional Studies Diploma programs, as well as specific instructions for each program. All required materials should be submitted before the posted deadlines.

October is College Application Month in New York State, and we're extending the celebration through November! Apply to The New School by November 30, and we'll waive your application fee. Enter the fee waiver code CICU when submitting your application.

Application Deadlines

Fall

• Graduate Application Deadline: December 1
• Prescreen Recording or Portfolio Deadline (Composition, Piano, Conducting, and Voice applicants only): December 1
• Audition Recording or Portfolio Deadline (for those not auditioning live): February 1

Live audition invitations will follow receipt of a complete application.

Spring

• Graduate Application Deadline: Extended to November 1
• Prescreen Recording or Portfolio Deadline (Composition, Piano, Conducting and Voice applicants only): Extended to November 1
• Final Audition Recording Deadline (live auditions are not available for spring entry): November 1

FAFSA (U.S. Citizens and Eligible Non-citizens)
Fall Applicants: February 1
Spring Applicants: November 1

Although we strongly encourage all applicants to apply by or before these deadlines, we will accept applications and recorded auditions/portfolios on a rolling basis after the deadline if space allows. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if that deadline has passed. Please email us at performingarts@newschool.edu with any questions.

Prior Degree Completion
Graduate degree applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a university outside the United States. Applicants in the process of completing the bachelor's degree may apply for admission. Admission to the program requires completion of the bachelor's degree.