**Please note that the Graduate Certificate is available in all areas EXCEPT vocal performance and guitar performance.**
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ALL application materials must be received by the deadline below: applications incomplete as of this date will not be considered. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete when submitted.
Deadline for autumn quarter admission: December 1
Application opens September 1. We do not accept applications for summer quarter, winter quarter, or spring quarter.
The Graduate Certificate may be completed through multiple admission pathways depending on a student’s academic background and status.
Standalone Program (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be admitted directly to the Graduate Certificate as a standalone program. In this format, the Certificate is completed as a two-year course of study.
Advanced Standing (Current MM and DMA Students)
Students currently enrolled in the Master of Music (MM) or Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) programs, both domestic and international, may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate with advanced standing. In this pathway, students complete the Certificate in one year, building on coursework already completed within their degree program. This option can be especially valuable for students who are mid-degree and anticipate an additional year of study, allowing them to pursue focused graduate-level training within a structured Certificate program.
*International Students
International students currently enrolled in the MM or DMA programs may also be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate with advanced standing, provided they have not yet completed their degree. Because visa sponsorship remains tied to their primary degree program, eligibility for this pathway is limited to students who are still actively enrolled. At this time, new international students cannot be considered for the standalone graduate certificate program.
STEP 1. Submit the following admission materials online:
- Graduate Admissions Application: found at http://grad.uw.edu/admissions/apply-now/.
- Three recommendation letters from people familiar with your academic and/or professional work can be arranged for electronically within this application.
- Unofficial transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges or universities.
- Statement of Purpose: Explain how graduate study in this particular program will contribute to your pursuing your professional and/or personal goals.
***PLEASE NOTE: All application materials become the property of the School of Music once submitted and WILL NOT be returned to applicants.
STEP 2. Audition
Once your application has been submitted, request an audition online. Detailed information can be found on the Audition Dates page - including Suggested Audition Repertoire, Video Audition options, and a link to Online Sign-ups.
Pre-screening Information: