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College of Visual and Performing Arts
The arts speak a language that everyone understands, yet communicate a message that is unique to each individual. Dance, visual arts, film, music and theater feed our minds and spirits. Bring your natural talent, and let us hone your skills. Below are our application requirements and deadlines. You may read more about our programs at http://cvpa.gmu.edu/.
Art Education Licensure, CERG
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Applicants must submit official scores for SAT Math, ACT Math or Praxis Core Math 5732. No minimum score is specified.
Art Education, MAT
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Applicants must submit official scores for SAT Math, ACT Math or Praxis Core Math 5732. No minimum score is specified.
Artist Certificate - Instrumental Performance
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Artist Certificate - Music for Well-Being
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: No
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Artist Certificate - Piano Performance
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Artist Certificate - Vocal Performance
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Arts Management, MA
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: No
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Computer Game Design, MA
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: Yes
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: No
Writing Sample: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Students are required to complete the following form and it upload it as part of their application: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/sites/cvpa/files/MA%20Game%20Design%20Media%20Submission%20Form%202016-17.pdf.
Graduate Non-Degree Studies - College of Visual and Performing Arts
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: No
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 0
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: No
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Graphic Design, MA
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Music Education License for PK, CERG
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Applicants must submit official scores for SAT Math, ACT Math or Praxis Core Math 5732. No minimum score is specified.
Music Education, PHD
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: Yes
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: No
Writing Sample: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Music, MM - Composition concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Music, MM - Conducting concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Music, MM - Jazz Studies concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Music, MM - Music Education concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
This program is intended for licensed Music teachers. For a licensure-granting program, please refer to the Music Education certificate program.
Music, MM - Pedagogy concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Music, MM - Performance concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Musical Arts, DMA - Composition concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: Yes
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Musical Arts, DMA - Conducting concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: Yes
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Musical Arts, DMA - Performance concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: Yes
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Fall 2020:
Priority Deadline: January 15, 2020
Funding Deadline: January 15 2020
Standard Deadline: January 15, 2020
Deadlines for Spring 2021:
Not Available for Spring Admit
Notes
Teaching Theatre PK-12, CERG
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: No
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Applicants must submit official scores for SAT Math, ACT Math or Praxis Core Math 5732. No minimum score is specified.
Visual and Performing Arts, MFA - Dance concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
The MFA program in Dance is highly selective. Applicants must have significant professional experience at a national or international level (minimum 5 years).
Visual and Performing Arts, MFA - Graphic Design concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Visual and Performing Arts, MFA - Theater concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Visual and Performing Arts, MFA - Visual Arts concentration
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Endorsement Worksheet | Goals Statement | GRE | Portfolio | Praxis | Recommendation Letters | Resume | SlideRoom Portfolio | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Endorsement Worksheet: No
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE: No
Portfolio: No
Praxis: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
SlideRoom Portfolio: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Deadline for Summer 2021:
Not Available for Summer Admit
Deadline for Fall 2021:
Website URL: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-admission-requirements
Notes
Portfolio required: 20 images of your most accomplished work must be submitted through SlideRoom. Link will be provided upon submission of application. Graphic Design applicants should also submit an academic writing sample through SlideRoom to accompany their portfolio. If you have questions about the application process, please contact CVPA Graduate Admissions at artsgrad@gmu.edu. Visit the Graduate Admissions page at http://cvpa.gmu.edu/ for more information.