Requirements
Bachelor of Music/Undergraduate (BM).
Student Type | Required Transcripts |
BM, Freshman | All high schools and college/universities attended (running-start, dual enrollment, etc.) |
BM, Freshman/Home-School | Official transcript from an accredited institution or a GED/CHSPE diploma. Any college/universities attended. |
BM, Transfer | All high schools and college/universities attended. Credit assessments are completed before orientation, review policies. |
Graduate and Postgraduate | All college/universities attended. SFCM will not accept any transfer credit at the graduate or postgraduate level, but requires transcripts to determine academic eligibility for accreditation purposes. |
Dates and Deadlines
Type | Deadline |
Unofficial Transcripts | Fall Application: December 1 (app deadline) Spring Application: October 15 (app deadline) |
Final Transcripts | Fall Application: July 1 Spring Application: January 15 |
Mid-Year | We do not require mid-year/in-progress transcripts after app submission |
How to Submit Transcripts
Unofficial Transcripts - Via your Application
Upload your unofficial transcript under the "Academic History" section of your application. We accept PDFs or screenshots from a student-accessible record or school portal, as long as your name, GPA, and academic records are visible. Please note that official documents uploaded by the student in the application are considered "unofficial" as they are not submitted by the institution.
Final Official Transcripts - Via your School
Final official transcripts must be sent directly from your institution/school through one of the following methods:
- Mail: Sent to our office address (see mailing address below)
- Institutional Email: Sent directly from the institution to
nccyl@fspz.rqhude.mcfs@ylppa
.
- Secure Portal: Uploaded through services like Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse.
To be considered "final," transcripts must:
- Grades/Coursework: Include all completed coursework with final grades.
- 4.0 GPA: Show a cumulative GPA on a US 4.0 scale.
- Seal/Signature: Have an official seal, stamp, or signature.
- Degree: Show the degree awarded and graduation date. The only exception is for transfer students or those attending college without seeking a degree; for these cases, a degree and graduation date are not required.
- English Translation: Translated to English (if international).
Mailing Address
Office of Admissions
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
50 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102