Applying

Before beginning the application, review all the admission requirements for your chosen program. Plan enough time to submit your application and all supporting documents before the deadline. Set aside 30-60 minutes to create a personal profile on our online application system, including your personal information and academic history.

Consult with potential referees well in advance to ensure timely submission of letters. Order any necessary transcripts to be scanned and uploaded as part of your application.

All applicants must submit an application using the GradApp site by the posted deadline (November 25, 2024). Late applications will not be accepted.

Apply Online

October 7 - November 25, 2024

Pay the Application Fee

November 25, 2024

Applications will not be processed unless all application and supplementary fees have been received by the posted deadline. It is highly recommended that you complete the payment process immediately after submitting the application to avoid missing deadlines.  

All fees are non-refundable. 

Application Fees: An application fee of $125CAD is required for all applications. 

Audition Fees: A supplementary audition fee of $90 CAD will also be charged for performance programs requiring an audition. Please note you must complete a separate transaction for the supplementary fee. Applicants applying to multiple programs requiring more than one audition will be subject to additional charges; details will be communicated by the Graduate Office.

Once the application is submitted, you can return to view your application information in the applicant status portal. At the top of the page you can find your Reference Number. 

You can see the Status of your Payment. If the payment is not received by the submission deadline, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not move forward.

Upload Supporting Documents

December 6, 2024

Details on all required supporting documents are available on the Application Materials page. Some supporting document materials may be uploaded on your application as you are proceeding (e.g. transcripts, CV), however the full checklist of required materials will be shown on the applicant status portal once you have submitted the application (Note: it may take a few minutes for this to populate).

 All uploaded documents must be in the PDF format. 

Be sure to use the provided template in the online application where available:

  • Audition Program (All performance programs)
  • Scores and Recordings (Composition programs)
  • Sound and Video Files (Music Technology and Digital Media)

The template is available on the applicant status portal once you have submitted the application. These will show as hyperlinked items in your checklist. 

How to use a template

  • Download the template;
  • Fill in all required information, ensuring that any links are functional and direct hyperlinks;
  • Rename and Save as a PDF file;
  • Upload to your application under the appropriate document type.

Please ensure that your full name is included on each document that is uploaded to your application. 

Only upload materials that have been requested on the checklist for your individual program(s).

Applications are considered complete and can be reviewed only after all documentation is received by the Graduate Department by the Supporting Document deadline.

 We strongly recommend that you submit all documents well in advance of the deadline. 

Review

December 6, 2024

Complete applications with all required supporting documents received by the posted deadlines will be sent to the appropriate admissions committee for review.

Notices regarding audition dates, pre-screening results, interview invitations, etc. will be sent via email to the address provided in GradApp. Be sure to check this email regularly to ensure you do not miss important information. 

Have a question?

The Faculty of Music Graduate Office is a great resource for more information about the graduate application process.