San Francisco State University School of Music and Dance

How to Apply to the School of Music & Dance

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Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
Second Bachelor’s Degree

Undergraduate
All prospective students must apply to both SF State as well as apply for the School of Music and Dance

1. Apply to SF State:

You can find University application information (and apply online) at www.sfsu.edu/apply.htm.
International students should to contact the Office of International Programs. Information for International admissions can be found at: http://www.sfsu.edu/prospect/intl.htm

2. Apply/Audition for the School of Music & Dance:

Mail your completed Music and Dance Supplemental Application (PDF) to:

San Francisco State University
School of Music and Dance
Attn: Jaime Galli
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

After your application is received you will receive a confirmation email with your audition date and times.
Please make sure that you are aware of all audition requirements and are prepared with those materials on the day of your audition.
There will also be a placement exam requirement on the day of your audition.

Graduate
All prospective students must apply to both SFSU as well as apply for the School of Music and Dance

1. Apply to SFSU:

You can find university application information (and apply online) www.sfsu.edu/prospect/grad.htm; or Call the SFSU Graduate Divison Office: 415/338-2234.
International students should to contact the Office of International Programs. Information for International admissions can be found at: http://www.sfsu.edu/prospect/intl.htm

2. Apply/Audition for the School of Music & Dance:

Mail your completed Music and Dance Supplemental Application (PDF) to:

San Francisco State University
School of Music and Dance
Attn: Jaime Galli
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

After your application is received you will receive a confirmation email with your audition date and times.
Please make sure that you are aware of all audition requirements and are prepared with those materials on the day of your audition.
There will also be a placement exam requirement on the day of your audition. As well as graduate history and theory exams given the week before the semester begins.

Second Bachelor's Degree
If your first degree is not in music, you will probably want to apply for a second baccalaureate degree. Most of the entry requirements for the second bachelor’s degree are the same as the standard bachelor’s degree. However, we require you to demonstrate that your theory and ear-training skills are above the fundamental level. See “To Pass out of MUS 130” on the placement exam page. The University Office of Admissions will process your application after you have auditioned and passed the fundamentals exam. See the audition schedule for dates of placement exams.

We advise you to take the placement exams early so that you will have the results of the exams in time to submit your application.

If you have questions about what program is right for you, contact the faculty advisor for your emphasis.