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Admission Information


Antonios Ververis

Application deadline is May 1 for applicants.

Application deadline is April 1 for international students.

Applicants must be accepted by both the College and the M. A. in Music Program.

Admission to the College Degree Programs

A graduate student may apply to Lynchburg College by completing the paper application Master's Degree application (PDF) or the online application. Before the admissions committee can consider an application for admission to a degree program, a candidate's file must be complete in all details, including the following:
  • a degree application form, including the personal essay;
  • an official transcript documenting receipt of a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association (and any other undergraduate transcripts reflecting relevant work which is not reflected on the bachelor's degree transcript) (Note: for current college seniors, subsequent documentation of degree completion must come prior to enrollment);
  • any relevant graduate studies transcript(s) (if applicable);
  • demonstrated academic aptitude as indicated by a satisfactory undergraduate record.
  • three letters of recommendation; and
  • $30 non-refundable application fee that is not applied toward college expenses. Fee is waived if you apply online.

Admission to the M. A. in Music Program

  • Bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited institution;

  • Minimum of one year of public or private school teaching experience or two years of experience as a conductor or associate conductor;

  • Minimum GPA of 3.00 for last 60 semester hours and 3.00 for all music hours;

  • Submission of performance portfolio as follows:

    For choral conducting applicants:

    Sound recording of solo vocal performances (2-3 selections)

    Video recording of a 20-minute choral conducting performance

    Video recording of a 20 minute choral rehearsal demonstration

    For instrumental conducting applicants

    Video recordings of a 20-minute instrumental conducting
    performance

    Video recordings of a 20-minute rehearsal demonstration

  • Diagnostic Exams for New Students (hed 3)

  • A diagnostic exam in music theory is required prior to the start of the first semester. If additional coursework in this area is required after the exam, students must enroll in MUSC 504 Graduate Music Theory Review in their first semester.

    Credit for review coursework will not be applied toward the degree.

    International Students

    •· All students who completed their undergraduate degree at a non-U.S. institution must submit all application materials including appropriate test scores (TOEFL).

    •· Non-residents must submit all application materials at least three months prior to the beginning of the term or semester for which admission is sought.

    •· Once students are on campus, they will be tested on their English speaking/listening comprehension. They may be asked to take additional English classes during their first semester at Lynchburg College.

    Non-Degree Programs

    A candidate's file for admission as a non-degree student to take coursework for teacher licensure renewal or professional enrichment must be complete and include the following:

    • A non-degree application form;
    • Official transcripts of all work undertaken at other institutions;
    • $30 non-refundable application fee that is not applied toward college expenses