Undergraduate Application Checklist

Undergraduate applicants must submit a Common Application, fee and supporting materials. The checklist for all undergraduate programs is below.

To check on your application status, please check back with Undergraduate Admissions.

Transcripts

We need transcripts from all institutions you may have attended (or are currently attending), and your final high school transcript if you have less than 30 college credits completed. Do not send us your transcripts until after activating your applicant portal to ensure proper completion of your application. 

Please have your transcripts sent to us electronically directly from the school’s transcript service. Select Temple University Admissions as the recipient. Please do not send us a transcript via email or prior to submitting an application. These will be discarded.

 

Standardized Test Scores

Submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) or the Temple Option.

Letter of Recommendation

Submit one letter of recommendation. If the recommendation is music-specific, it can be sent to

Résumé/CV

Submit your résumé/CV via Acceptd if submitting a recorded audition or portfolio. Students auditioning live will be sent a link to an audition addendum prior to their audition in place of the résumé/CV. 

Statement of Purpose

Submit your Statement of Purpose via Acceptd. Required via Acceptd only if submitting a video audition, a portfolio for BS Music Technology,  or a portfolio for BM Music Composition. Students applying to BS Music can send their statement of purpose to  

 

Audition/Interview

 Review the audition requirements page for program-specific instructions.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

A TOEFL score is required for all applicants who have not earned their diploma in an English-based curriculum. Learn more about Score Reporting for Tests of Academic English.

  • Minimum required TOEFL score (internet-based): 79
  • Minimum required IELTS score: 6.0
  • See International Applicants for additional information.

    Transcripts should be emailed (preferred) to UGAPP OR mailed to the following address:
    Temple University
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    1801 N. Broad Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19122

    Questions?

    If you have questions about the admissions process, send an email to  or