Information for Prospective Graduate Students

How to Apply

Checklist of items which are needed for Admission

A. Send to the UK Graduate School:

The Graduate School
University of Kentucky
101 Gillis Building
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0033

1. Graduate School Application Form and Fee. The form is available on line at the Graduate School web site. At this site you can:
   • Apply on line
   • Print and mail the form
   • Request a paper application form through the mail.

   We recommend on line application. If you have problems with the web site, you can contact the Graduate School by phone at 859-257-4613.

2. Two official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work

3. GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, analytical)
   For more information, contact The Educational Testing Service

B. Send to the School of Music:

Cecilia Wang
Director of Graduate Studies
103 Fine Arts Building
School of Music
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0022

1. Resume with the following information:
   Name, address, e-mail, and phone number
   Education (institutions, degrees, dates, majors)
   Work Experiences (locations, dates, teaching, and other professional experiences)
   Presentations / Recitals / Publications / Clinics (include locations and dates)

2. Personal Objective Essay (about 150 words). Please express your motivation for seeking this degree from the University of Kentucky and how this degree fits into your goals for the future.

3. Graduate Entrance Exams in Music

4. Three letters of recommendation

5. Repertoire List (for those seeking a performance degree)

6. Audition (for those seeking a performance degree) Contact the faculty of your performing area to schedule an audition.

7. Representatives of papers or compositions written (for those seeking a degree in theory, musicology, or composition)

C. Take Graduate Entrance exam in music.