Applicants to all graduate degree programs in music must hold a baccalaureate degree in music from an institution accredited by the proper regional accrediting association, or, in the judgment of the School of Music Faculty, have equivalent competencies. Applicants should have attained a grade point average of 3.0 or better for all undergraduate work and achieved satisfactory scores on the degree-appropriate entrance examinations. One transcript from each institution of higher education attended, except the University of Georgia. Electronic submission is preferred, but transcripts can also be sent in sealed envelopes. Unofficial transcripts can be used in the application, but official transcripts will be required prior to matriculation. Official test scores submitted from the testing agency directly to the Graduate School. GRE and MAT scores are considered together with all other submitted materials in evaluation of applicants. There is no minimum score on the GRE or MAT for admission to the Graduate School or the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. The GRE General Exam is required for admission to the MA Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0