Students who wish to enroll in the LSU School of Music must be admitted to both the School of Music and the LSU Graduate School. The admission process to the University and the School of Music can be accomplished simultaneously, they are non-sequential.

To make an application for LSU Graduate Admissions, visit gradlsu.gs.lsu.edu.

Admission to the School, graduate assistantships and doctoral fellowships are competitive events. Early application and audition will ensure the best possible consideration. Students who audition after March 15 will be at a disadvantage for financial aid consideration. Deadlines for filing application materials are May 15 for the fall semester, October 15 for spring semester, and May 15 for summer sessions. Late applications incur an additional fee of $25.

In some circumstances, students with test scores below the stated minimums may be probationally admitted. Do not assume that your application will be rejected. Further information on probational admissions may be obtained from the Office of the Associate Dean of the School of Music.


Apply to the School of Music


Students must submit these materials to the School of Music
1) Three letters of recommendation, no particular form required
2) Resume
3) Audition and/or interview. (Learn more about Auditions and Interviews.)

If you are a transfer student please complete and send in the Transfer Release form in accordance with NASM guidelines. Click here to access the release form.

Return the completed School of Music forms and any School of Music additional materials to

Director of Graduate Studies
Louisiana State University
School of Music
102 New Music Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2504



Apply to the LSU Graduate School


Admission to the LSU Graduate School, is based upon test scores and your academic record. To receive full consideration for financial awards, you are encouraged to submit the correct materials as early as possible.

Send these materials to the LSU Graduate School
1) Graduate application and application fee ($50, non-immigrant applicants $75) plus any required late fee.
2) GRE scores (required for doctorates-required for MM in musicology, theory, or music education).
3) Official transcripts from ALL institutions attended.
4) International students must submit TOEFL scores (550 required for non-probational admission).