Academic achievements are one indicator of personal commitment to the chosen discipline and to the highest possible standards of scholarly and creative performance. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 is required by the Graduate College of the UA for regular admission to all graduate programs. Applicants for master's degrees must have a bachelor's degree in music or its equivalent as determined by the FFSoM Director of Graduate Studies and faculty. Applicants for doctoral degrees must have a master's degree in music or its equivalent as determined by the FFSoM Director of Graduate Studies and faculty.

Standardized Tests
Minimum TOEFL: 79 iBT, 24 Speak test for teaching responsibilities.
Minimum CEPT 110, with a minimum 44 speaking for teaching reqponsibilities.
Minimum IELTS: 7

International students whose native language is not English must meet or exceed minimum university standards for English Proficiency to be admitted to FFSoM graduate programs, unless they have completed a bachelors or graduate degree at an approved institution in the U.S., or in a country where English is the official language. Acceptable English Proficiency credentials include TOEFL iBT (79 minimum), IELTS (minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below 6), and CEPT Full Academic (minimum 110). Duolingo scores are not accepted by the UA. For UA Graduate College policies on English Proficiency for international students

As noted in Graduate College admission instructions (https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/transcriptrequirements), applicants must upload unofficial PDF versions of all transcripts and/or mark sheets when submitting their application in the UA GradApp system, including summer institutes or workshops. If the records are not in English, applicants must provide the official original language document with a certified English translation. Once formally admitted to the university students must submit official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended no later than 30 days after the beginning of their first semester. Transcripts must list all degrees earned. Failure to comply with these requirements may jeopardize financial awards and future registration. The Graduate College will not issue a certificate of admission or supporting materials for visas until all required documents have been submitted and approved.