7.0 Recruitment 

7.1 Recruitment

The Recruitment & Enrollment Officer serves as a resource to faculty and area coordinators in the collective mission of student recruitment, retention, and support. The School of Music's Office of Recruitment and Enrollment facilitates central data collection on recruitment, enrollment, and retention metrics by area and degree program and coordinates day-to-day recruitment operations for the School of Music, which includes coordination with the School of Music Marketing and Communications.

7.2 Admissions and Audition Process

All students are required to 1) Apply to the University, and 2) Apply to the SoM. Alternatively, students may access the form by texting “APPLY” to 901-504-1764. Students may submit their SoM application and audition while the university application is under review. Students will select an audition date as a part of the SoM application. Those who select the individual or virtual option will be referred to the corresponding faculty member to schedule a day and time. The SoM may not release an admissions decision until the student is admitted to the university. The Scholarship Committee may not review an applicant until they are fully admitted to the SoM.

7.3 Recruitment Planning

Faculty are encouraged to collaborate with the Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator regarding outreach and communication strategies. Please inform the Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator of an outreach activity no later than one week prior. From there, faculty will receive assistance with recruitment materials, lead retrieval, and mileage as aplicable. 

7.4 International Students

School of Music Graduate Applications are processed by the Graduate Program Manager in accordance with Graduate School policies. All requisite credentials and test scores are required to be on file in the Graduate School. 
 
International students should apply no later than four months before their planned matriculation date. Upon admission, students are required to submit a $1,500 enrollment deposit and financial avadavat. One approved, the University will then begin the process of a Visa Application.  
 
An official transcript is required with an English translation, 3.0 GPA or higher, and coursework corresponding to the Bachelor of Music. An undergraduate degree review is not required for students who complete their Master of Music in the United States. The Graduate School reserves the right to require evaluation by a credentialing agency listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website. 
 
Language testing requirements may be found here.
 
All International Students are required to purchase health insurance before enrolling. Before the first day of classes, each international student must also submit a certificate from a licensed U.S. physician or other qualified U.S. medical authority verifying freedom from tuberculosis. 

7.5 Music Ambassadors

Music Interns work in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Admissions and Student Support Services office to assist with recruitment, admissions and student support related projects and tasks. Some of the tasks include assisting in the planning and execution of recruitment events and activities and prospective student visits/tours/presentations. Other duties include student records and research, general customer service/reception/office duties and campus errands, as assigned by their supervisor.