Accepted Students

Please use this checklist of what action you’ll need to take, by which date.

May 1, 2024

This is the last day to confirm you’ll be attending.

• Please visit the Application Status Page using your login information, where you’ll be able to share your decision.
• Then, come back to visit this Accepted Students section to find the rest of the information you’ll need to enroll.

May 8, 2024

Housing Application is due. The link to the housing application will come via e-mail when you receive your student ID and MSM e-mail.

Freshmen, Transfer Freshmen, Sophomores, and Transfer Sophomores are required to live on campus.

June 1, 2024

Deadline to confirm financial aid award through MSM Student Portal (NetPartner).

• If this applies to you, you will receive instructions by email.

June 9-20, 2024

Required MSM placement exams take place online via Canvas and Zoom.

July 1, 2024

1. Deadline to submit your MSM Immunization History form.

• Have your doctor’s office fax or email your completed, signed, stamped form with cover sheet to +1 917-493-4436 or admission@253000xa.com.
• OR you can mail the original form to: Admissions Office, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027.

2. Deadline to submit official transcripts, and proof of degree or diploma

• Ask your previous school to send us your final transcripts and proof of degree or diploma. Official documents can be sent by your school electronically through an official transcript service following your date of graduation, by email to admission@253000xa.com from an official administrative school email address, or through postal mail in unopened envelopes, sealed by the issuing institution. Final, official transcripts and proof of degree or diploma must be sent directly to MSM by the issuing institution

• While electronic submissions are preferred, academic documents can be mailed to: Admissions Office, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027

August 1, 2024

Disabilities Services Request and Identification Form (if applicable)

August 4, 2024

Deadline to upload your personal photo for your MSM ID.

August 8, 2024

Please pay your tuition by this date, or sign up for a payment plan. You will receive an email from Student Accounts in July, with instructions of how to download your invoice and make your payment. Note: All full-time Manhattan School of Music students are required to have health insurance that meets the minimum essential coverage requirements set by the U.S. Affordable Care Act. The cost of health insurance will be included on your bill; U.S. students who can prove sufficient health insurance coverage will be able to have the charge removed from their bill by following an insurance waiver procedure. Please go to http://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/msmnyc to complete and submit your Waiver Request. At the end of the online waiver request process you will have the opportunity to print a copy of your request for your records.

August 12, 2024

Deadline to submit the following form:

• Emergency Contact and Text Form

August 14, 2024

Deadline to sign up for Orientation week events you’re interested in. The calendar of events for Orientation will be shared with incoming students in late July.

August 15, 2024

1. There are a series of forms we need you to fill out and submit by August 15. Click on the links below to access the forms.

• Health & Mental Health History (if applicable)

2. MSM SPARC Title IX Training – Mandatory for all students
Class will be launched in Canvas, you will be notified via MSM email.

3. Fill out the health insurance waiver if you have your own health insurance plan, or if you are covered by your parents’ plan.

August 26, 2024

• Arrive for check-in and begin Orientation.
• Follow the MSM social media accounts if you haven’t already!
• “Like” the MSM Student Affairs Facebook page
• Follow the ESL@MSM Instagram
• Follow the Student Affairs Instagram
• Follow the Student Council Instagram
• Follow the MSM Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

September 4, 2024

First day of fall semester classes.

View the 2024-25 Academic Calendar →

For Students enrolling in:

• Master of Music (MM)
• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
• Dual Degree in Music and Music Education
• Professional Studies Certificate
• Professional Performance Diploma
• Artist Diploma

April 15, 2024

This is the last day to confirm you’ll be attending.

• Please visit the Application Status Page using your login information, where you’ll be able to share your decision.
• Then, come back to visit this Accepted Students section to find the rest of the information you’ll need to enroll.

May 8, 2024

Housing Application is due. The link to the housing application will come via e-mail when you receive your student ID and MSM e-mail.

June 1, 2024

Deadline to confirm financial aid award through MSM Student Portal (NetPartner).

• If this applies to you, you will receive instructions by email.

June 9-20, 2024

Required MSM placement exams take place online via Canvas and Zoom.

July 1, 2024

1. Deadline to submit your MSM Immunization History form.

• Have your doctor’s office fax or email your completed, signed, stamped form with cover sheet to +1 917-493-4436 or admission@253000xa.com.
• OR you can mail the original form to: Admissions Office, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Avenue, NY NY 10027.

2. Deadline to submit official transcripts, and proof of degree or diploma

• Ask your former school to send us your final transcripts and proof of degree or diploma. Official copies can either be sent through the postal mail in unopened envelopes sealed by the issuing institution or electronically through an official transcript service.
• Academic documents should be mailed to: Admissions Office, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Avenue, NY NY 10027

August 1, 2024

Disabilities Services Request and Identification Form (if applicable)

August 4, 2024

Deadline to upload your personal photo for your MSM ID.

August 8, 2024

Please pay your tuition by this date, or sign up for a payment plan. You will receive an email from Student Accounts in July, with instructions of how to download your invoice and make your payment. Note: All full-time Manhattan School of Music students are required to have health insurance that meets the minimum essential coverage requirements set by the U.S. Affordable Care Act. The cost of health insurance will be included on your bill; U.S. students who can prove sufficient health insurance coverage will be able to have the charge removed from their bill by following an insurance waiver procedure. More information will be emailed to students from the Campus Health Nurse.

August 12, 2024

Deadline to submit the following form:

• Emergency Contact and Text Form

August 14, 2024

Deadline to sign up for Orientation week events you’re interested in. The calendar of events for Orientation will be shared with incoming students in early July.

August 15, 2024

1. There are a series of forms we need you to fill out and submit by August 15. Click on the links below to access the forms.

• Health & Mental Health History (if applicable)

2. MSM SPARC Title IX Training – Mandatory for all students
Class will be launched in Canvas, you will be notified via MSM email.

3. Fill out the health insurance waiver if you have your own health insurance plan, or if you are covered by your parents’ plan. Please go to http://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/msmnyc to complete and submit your Waiver Request. At the end of the online waiver request process you will have the opportunity to print a copy of your request for your records.

August 26, 2024

• Arrive for check-in and begin Orientation.
• Follow the MSM social media accounts if you haven’t already!
• “Like” the MSM Student Affairs Facebook page
• Follow the ESL@MSM Instagram
• Follow the Student Affairs Instagram
• Follow the Student Council Instagram
• Follow the MSM Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

September 4, 2024

First day of fall semester classes.

View the 2024-25 Academic Calendar →

Learn more about Housing & Residence Life for Accepted Students here.

Visit the Orientation Week page to learn about this event taking place from August 26 to September 5, 2024.

In late July, we’ll be sharing information about the App you can download with full orientation calendar of events. Your deadline to sign up for the events is August 14, 2024.

Questions?

orientation@253000xa.com

The Registrar’s Office will register students throughout the summer, based on the degree requirements and placement exam results. Schedules will be available online in the MSM Student Portal  on or around August 15. An email will be sent to all new incoming students when schedules are finalized. Please be sure to check your MSM email.

Transfer, Master, Professional Studies, and Professional Performance Diploma students will receive information regarding advising appointments towards the end of August. Please be sure to check your MSM email.

Doctoral students will be contacted by Dr. Jeffrey Langford in late May/early June to review the courses they will need to register for in the Fall.  Please be sure to check your MSM email.

Questions?
917-493-4478
registrar@253000xa.com

Required placement exams will take place online via Canvas and Zoom June 9-20, 2024.

Placement exams are used to determine the level of each student’s abilities in music history, music theory, aural skills and other subjects related to specific majors.  A new student can place out of remedial courses and/or required courses by excelling in these exams.  Placing out of a course will allow greater flexibility in their coursework. An email will be sent to all new incoming students with detailed information by mid-May. Please be sure to check your MSM email.

Questions?
917-493-4478
registrar@253000xa.com