We’re thrilled that you’re considering transferring to the Jacobs School of Music.
For the most part, you’ll follow the same application procedure that our freshman applicants do. You’ll need to:
Step 1: Apply to Indiana University
Step 1a: Send supporting materials to IU
Step 2: Apply to the Jacobs School of Music (letters of recommendation and prescreen, if applicable, will be uploaded during this phase)
Step 3: Complete an audition/ interview
If you are currently enrolled at Indiana University, to apply, visit the Jacobs School of Music Office of Admissions in person or contact us at musicadm@indiana.edu to request an internal application. You will submit an internal application in place of an IU online application and are not required to resend supporting materials to IU.
Learn more about the undergraduate application processAs a transfer student, you must also arrange for official transcripts of all completed college coursework to be sent to both the Jacobs School of Music Office of Admissions and the Indiana University Office of Admissions by December 1.
Lastly, you must request transfer release from your current school. Download the Jacobs School of Music Transfer Release Form and have the appropriate official at your current institution complete it and give it back to you. Email or fax the form directly to the Jacobs School of Music Office of Admissions. Please note that no offer of merit-based financial aid will be made unless this completed form is on file.
You will need to send all the required materials mentioned on this page—along with additional documentation—to the Office of International Services.
Learn more about transfer procedures for international studentsIf your native language is not English, please visit IU's admissions standards page for the requirements on how to meet demonstration of english proficiency.
If your native language is not English, you must submit a TOEFL score, demonstrating your level of English proficiency.
Applicants in Voice (all), Piano (D.M. only), Conducting, Musicology, and Graduate Music Education must submit scores by December 1. All other applicants must submit scores by March 1. There are no exceptions to these requirements and scores must be submitted in order for an admission decision to be made.
You should expect an admissions decision from us no later than April 1. The enrollment response date for graduate students is April 15 and for undergraduate students is May 1.
The Jacobs School Supplemental application gives you the opportunity to express your preference for individual faculty members.
Studio Placement is based on space availability in faculty studios and student requests. Upon admission, please reach out directly to your preferred teacher to confirm your studio. All incoming students are guaranteed placement with a faculty member by orientation week.
Spring admission (students beginning in January) is limited and is dependent upon space availability in individual departments.
For optimal merit-based financial aid consideration, fall admission is encouraged.
Please contact the Office of Music Admissions if interested in spring admission. Note, applications are due on October 1.
