Graduate Admissions

The Herron graduate student experience

Herron's graduate programs give students who are serious about extending their activities and approaches in new ways a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive learning environment. As a graduate student, you will be given every opportunity to explore your discipline and experiment with other techniques, materials and procedures.

Application timelines

M.A., M.DES., AND M.F.A. PROGRAMS

Online applications for Herron's M.A.M.Des., M.F.A. programs beginning in the 2024–2025 academic year will open Sept. 5, 2023, with a deadline of Jan. 15, 2024.

M.S. AND Ph.D. PROGRAMS IN MUSIC ARTS

Online applications for Herron's graduate degrees in Music Technology and Music Therapy programs beginning in the 2024–2025 academic year will open Sept. 5, 2023, with a deadline of November 1, 2024.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN THINKING

The Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking program accepts online applications between the dates listed below.

  • Spring admission: May 1, 2023 – Dec. 11, 2023
  • Fall admission: Sept. 5, 2023 – Aug. 10, 2024
Color photograph of a pair of hands playing a flute onstage during a Music and Arts Technology ensemble performance.