Applying to Illinois State

Program not available to new students beginning in the spring semester.

Applying to the Program

• Complete your application for admission, including selecting an audition date
• Refer to the suggested repertoire recommendations for each music studio to prepare for your audition. You may want to also contact the respective applied faculty member for further information about the audition.
• Please provide a letter of recommendation from a music professional to:
  Undergraduate Music Admissions
  Campus Box 5660, Illinois State University
  Normal, IL 61790-5660.
• If you are currently enrolled in a 4-year NASM (National Association of Music Schools) accredited institution, you must provide a completed Transfer Acknowledgement Form. Send the completed form to:
  Undergraduate Music Admissions
  Campus Box 5660, Illinois State University
  Normal, IL 61790-5660.

Plan of Study

This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.

• Plan of Study

Applying to Illinois State

Illinois State's preferred filing period for fall transfer students is September 1-January 15. You are encouraged to apply early in the preferred filing period for best consideration for admission into competitive majors. Visit the Office of Admissions to apply today.

Music therapy admits students to start in the fall semester only.

Applying to the Program

• Complete your application for admission, including selecting an audition date
• Refer to the suggested repertoire recommendations for each music studio to prepare for your audition. You may want to also contact the respective applied faculty member for further information about the audition.
• Please provide a letter of recommendation from a music professional to:
  Undergraduate Music Admissions
  Campus Box 5660, Illinois State University
  Normal, IL 61790-5660.
• If you are currently enrolled in a 4-year NASM (National Association of Music Schools) accredited institution, you must provide a completed Transfer Acknowledgement Form.  Send the completed form to:
  Undergraduate Music Admissions
  Campus Box 5660, Illinois State University
  Normal, IL 61790-5660.

Minimum GPA

2.00

Middle 50% GPA

2.99 - 3.46

Required Courses

None

Recommended Courses

• Music Theory I & II (MUS 101 & 102)
• Musicianship I & II (MUS 107 & 108)

Additional Information: Classical Audition required for admission. Please visit FineArts.IllinoisState.edu/Music for more information.

*Fall admission only.

Plan of Study

This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.

• Plan of Study (2018-2019 Catalog)

Academic Advising

Middle 50% GPA

2.99 - 3.46

Plan of Study

This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.

• Plan of Study

Application Period

Applications are always accepted.

Application Information

Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

Major Requirements

• Complete your application for admission on my.illinoisstate.edu, including selecting an audition date
• Refer to the suggested repertoire recommendations for each music studio to prepare for your audition. You may want to also contact the respective applied faculty member for further information about the audition.
• Please provide a letter of recommendation from a music professional to:
  Undergraduate Music Admissions
  Campus Box 5660, Illinois State University
  Normal, IL 61790-5660.

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