Master's Application Checklist

All applicants must submit a complete Temple University application (inclusive of the application fee) and supporting materials to their applicant portal before scheduling their audition/interview or submitting recorded materials on Acceptd. To check on your application status, please log into your TUPortal account.

The checklist for all master's programs is below. 

    Statement of Professional Goals

    Submit your Statement of Professional Goals to your applicant portal.

    Transcripts

    Official sealed or electronic records from each college and university previously attended, including Temple University.

    • All music applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the bachelor of music degree at Temple University, which is based on a curriculum of 125 to 136 hours.
    • International applicants, please see Graduate School’s regulations regarding Official Educational Documents.

    All Unofficial Transcripts should be submitted to your applicant portal. 

    All Official Transcripts should be delivered directly from your institution or through a transcript service via

    • email to  or  respectively 
    • OR mailed to the following address: 
      • James Short
        Temple University
        Boyer College of Music and Dance
        2001 N. 13th St.
        Philadelphia, PA 19122
    Letters of Recommendation

    Submit two (2) letters of recommendation to your applicant portal. 

    Résumé

    Submit your updated professional résumé/CV to your applicant portal.

    Audition / Program Specific Requirements

    Each program has specific audition / program specific requirements. Please review the Master's Audition / Program Specific Requirements.

    Additional Requirements for International Applicants

    An English language test score is required for all applicants who have not earned their Bachelor's and Master's degrees in an English-based curriculum. Learn more about Score Reporting for Tests of Academic English.

    Standardized tests (GRE or MAT) are NOT required.