International Application Requirements
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Drawn from around the globe, our students bring a wealth of ideas, talents, customs, and perspectives, creating a vibrant and highly collaborative community.

Our collegiate student body of around 450 students represents 34 countries and speaks more than 20 languages. With roughly 40% of students coming from outside the U.S., our campus is enriched with a truly global perspective.

This page is designed to be your go-to resource for important links and information, helping you navigate the application process and prepare for life at SFCM once you’re admitted.

Application & Admission Requirements

Use the drop downs below to review introductory information for International Applicants.

Please visit the Application & Auditions page for details on what to prepare for your application and audition. Be sure to pay close attention to the International School information under the Transcripts section.

The only additional item international applicants may need to submit is English Language Proficiency scores. For more information on English language requirements, policies, and procedures, please visit the SFCM Language page.

All international applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit an in-person TOEFL or IELTS score. At SFCM, your native language is defined as the language of your country of birth or primary citizenship. We offer a ELP waiver request form for those who meet the waiver guidelines.

Visit the SFCM Language page for more information on English language requirements, waiver, policies, and procedures.

Audition Visas

SFCM can provide a Audition Invitation Visa Letter upon request, after the scheduling module opens for non-prescreened and prescreened application invited to final auditions. A request form will be posted under the "Auditions" tab in the Application Status Portal.

I-20 Process

Applicants admitted to SFCM for an I-20. An I-20 is a government form that will allow you to obtain an F-1 student visa from a U.S. Embassy/Consulate and enter the U.S. as an F-1 student.

Full details and step-by-step instructions will be available in the Admitted Student Portal for students who choose to enroll at SFCM. For additional guidance, please visit the International Student Resources page, where you can find explanations of key terminology related to the I-20 and visa process.

Overview of I-20 Process

Full details and step-by-step instructions will be available in the Admitted Student Portal for students who choose to enroll at SFCM. For additional guidance, please visit the International Student Resources page, where you can find explanations of key terminology related to the I-20 and visa process.

  • Admission to SFCM

  • Full Financial Offer, including scholarship, is uploaded to your portal (typically within two weeks of admission).

  • Submit completed Financial Offer and Terms & Conditions through the portal (when available).

  • Submit the International Certification of Finances and Affidavit of Support (when prompted by the Office of Financial Empowerment and Access).

  • Review your I-20 draft (if Certification is approved).

  • Download your final I-20.

  • Register your documents upon arrival at SFCM. You’ll need your passport, a copy of your I-20, and your I-94 (record of entry into the U.S.). We will send details on how to download your I-94 after you receive your I-20.

 

SFCM has a 3+2 program with the Xinghai Conservatory of Music in Guangzhou, China. Students at the Xinghai Conservatory must apply for the 3+2 program in the first semester of their third year. 

Program Interest

Those that are interested in the program should speak first with the Xinghai Conservatory representative. Those approved for the program will set up a counseling session with our Assistant Dean of Admission to discuss the process. 

 

Requirements

Applicants must complete the full application and audition process for the two-year Master of Music program at SFCM. Acceptance into the Master of Music program is not guaranteed.

All deadlines, application, and audition requirements remain the same for all applicants, including 3+2 students. Please carefully review the requirements on the Application and Auditions page, as well as the SFCM English Language page.

3+2 students must submit final official in-progress transcripts once their most recent grades have been posted at Xinghai Conservatory. These are due July 1st, but can be accepted until August 15 for enrollment.

Applicants with questions regarding their 3+2 program should reach out to nccyl@fspz.rqhude.mcfs@ylppa . 

Scholarships & CSS Profile

International students are automatically eligible for merit based scholarships through their application and audition. No additional scholarship application is needed. However, all international students must submit a CSS Profile (school code: 4744) by February 15 for Fall applicants and November 1 for Spring applicants. Learn more about SFCM Scholarships.

International Student Loan Program

There are loans available for international students from the International Student Loan Program (ISLP). The program requires a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident living in the United States. A student may borrow between $1,000 and the cost of education, less any other financial aid received. For more information about this program please visit www.internationalstudentloan.com.

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