TOEFL All applicants for whom English is a second language must also submit official TOEFL scores of 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 213 or higher on the computer-based test, or 550 or higher on the paper-based test for verification of English proficiency. IELTS English proficiency can also be met by submitting official IELTS scores of at least 6.5 overall band score from the academic module exam. GRE The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for admission to most programs and for consideration for most fellowship and scholarship awards.  Please check directly with the department regarding test requirements. The University of Louisville institution code for score reporting is 1838.

PS Graduate applicants must submit a Letter of Interest for Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) or Departmental Service Awards. The letter can be emailed directly to gomusic@louisville.edu.The School of Music bases awards on several factors including musical talent, academic achievement, priorities in instrumentation, and financial need. Awards are highly competitive GPA Minimum GPA of 2.75 from previous undergraduate and graduate work Fee $60 (graduate) application fee. RL For graduate applicants, a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation, from non-familial sources, detailing your music and academic accomplishments. (Note: The online letter of evaluation provided through the online graduate application will suffice.) Transcript Official/notarized translated copies of ALL college transcripts or grade records. A complete academic record includes all official transcripts of courses of study completed and degrees or certificates earned at the secondary or collegiate level. Undergraduate applicants need to submit official transcripts of records from all secondary schools, universities, colleges, or professional schools attended. Secondary school records are not normally required of graduate applicants,but official transcripts of all credit earned since secondary school are required.