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Graduate
Admissions Deadlines
• Fall Admission - August 1
• Spring Admission - December 1
• Summer Admission - May 1
To be considered for a graduate assistantship, all application materials must be in by March 1. Application materials available at the Graduate School Web page.
Master Candidates:
• Music Education (Traditional Track)
• Music Education (Track II Seeking Licensure)
• Music Education (Online/Hybrid) Information Sheet (.pdf)
• Music History & literature
• Performance
• Performance - Piano Accompanying, Conducting
• Theory and Composition
• Woodwind Performance and Pedagogy
- Masters Handbook (revised July 2009)
Doctoral Candidates:
• Dissertation and Recital Guidelines
• Composition
• Conducting
• Performance and Pedagogy
• Ph.D. in Music Education Information Sheet (.pdf)
- DMA Handbook (revised November 2011)
View all degree plans at the Graduate School website http://www.usm.edu/graduateschool/planofstudy.php
TUITION
Thanks to state assistance and careful management, The University of Southern Mississippi keeps tuition rates at a very reasonable cost for students. 2010-11 Tuition estimates are $2,726/semester for full-time graduate students and $3,978/semester for nonresidents. Online students qualify for in-state tuition, regardless of location. Some instructional fees may apply. Check the Admissions Web site for more information about costs of attending Southern Miss.
PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION
You will find a wide variety of programs and opportunities to help you pay for your education at the Southern Miss School of Music. To explore these options, we recommend the following four steps.
1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION to the Graduate School. The Graduate School publishes a list of departmental deadlines for admission to help prospective students in their planning. Application materials must be complete by March 1 to receive priority consideration for Fall 2012 semester enrollment in the School of Music.
2. AUDITION at the School of Music. Register for one of our audition days by clicking on the link above. Inquire at the School of Music about assistantship opportunities that can help you pay for your education. Again, priority consideration will be given to applicants who complete this process by February 26.
3. FILE THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) if you are interested in federal financial aid, including federal grants and student loans. The USM School Code for FAFSA is 002441. Financial aid application deadlines are listed here, and students who complete their applications by March 1 will receive priority consideration for the Fall 2012 semester.
4. RESEARCH LOCAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES as well as the national funding opportunities noted in step three (above). Your plan to pay for graduate school may include a fellowship, assistantship, scholarships, grant funds, student loans, student employment or any combination of these options each year.
ASSISTANTSHIPS
School of Music Assistantships are available to full-time graduate students who qualify. Please contact jennifer.shank@usm.edu for more information.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Find a list of on-campus, off-campus and work-study employment opportunities here.
Federal Work-Study
Find typical award amounts listed on the Federal Aid Programs page of the Financial Aid Office. Step-by-step instructions on how to apply can be found on the Student Employment Web site.
TEACH Grants
Graduate students who will be studying in the education field may be eligible for a federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education grant. This program is administered by USM Financial Aid Office and can be found on their Federal Student Aid Programs page.
