Transfer
All transfer students seeking to pursue the following programs must complete a School of Music application, successfully pass a School of Music-administered audition, and receive formal admission to the School of Music:
- Bachelor of Music degree (Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy)
- Bachelor of Arts in Music with Applied Emphasis degree
- Music minor (applied emphasis)
Important note:
Music credits earned at other institutions do not automatically transfer to the University of Minnesota School of Music. Instead, incoming transfer students have the opportunity to take placement examinations in music theory, sight singing and ear training, and piano. The results of these exams will determine the appropriate course placements in each area.
For music coursework outside of theory, sight singing and ear training, and piano, students are encouraged to consult Transferology to determine if a course has already been evaluated for transfer. If not, courses may be submitted for review through the University's Transfer Credit Evaluation process.
Students admitted to the School of Music as transfer students will initially register for level 19XX applied lessons. At the end of their first semester, they will perform a transfer jury, the results of which will determine their applied lesson placement for subsequent semesters.
Questions about transferring liberal education or general education credits should be directed to transfer specialists in the University of Minnesota’s Office of Admissions, who can assist in evaluating those courses.