Accepted Students

Please use this checklist to complete each step by the deadline.

May 1, 2022

Last day to confirm your attendance decision to MSM and SES.

• Please use your login information on the Application Status Page to share your decision.
• Completed SEVIS I-20 Application Due. Submit in the Admissions portal.

May 8, 2022

Housing Application Deadline. You will receive the housing application via MSM e-mail when you receive your MSM student ID and e-mail.

• Freshmen, Transfer Freshmen, Sophomores, and Transfer Sophomores are required to live on campus during the Academic year.

May 15, 2022

Deadline to submit SES Housing Application.

• This application will be sent to your MSM e-mail from Residence Life.
• All students attending SES are required to live on campus during the summer session.

June 1, 2022

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

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

Deadline to submit your immunization history form for MMR & Meningitis.

• Your doctor must send the completed, signed, stamped form with an official cover sheet by email admission@msmnyc.edu or fax +1-917-493-4436
• OR Your doctor must mail the original form to: Admissions Office, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Avenue, NY, NY 10027
• We cannot accept immunization forms emailed by students.

Deadline to submit or update Covid Immunization History Form.

June 13-17, 2022

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

June 14, 2022

MSM SES Tuition and Housing Payment Deadline.

June 17, 2022

• Deadline to upload your photo for your MSM Student ID. Please upload your photo here.
• Deadline to submit the following forms:
  • Health & Mental Health History (if needed)
  • Disabilities Services Request and Identification Form (if needed)
  • Emergency Contact and Text Form

June 20, 2022

Health Insurance Coverage begins for SES students.

• All international students with F-1 student visa status must enroll in the MSM Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

June 22, 2022

• Move-in for SES students into Andersen Residence Hall begins.
  • ALL students attending SES are required to live on campus during the summer.

June 26, 2022

SES Orientation and Welcome Event

June 27, 2022

First day of in-person classes for Summer English Study (SES).

July 1, 2022

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

• Your previous school(s) must send your final official transcripts and proof of degree or diploma to MSM. Your school must send the official documents through the postal service in sealed, unopened envelopes, or electronically through an official transcript service.
• All Academic Documents must be officially translated to English.
• Official Academic Documents must be sent to: Admissions Office, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Avenue, NY, NY 10027
• ONLY if asked by the Office of Admission or the Registrar, students may obtain a transcript evaluation using SpanTran evaluation request service. (Please do NOT complete this step unless asked, as it is not required for all students.)

August 8, 2022

Deadline to pay MSM Fall Tuition or set up a payment plan.

• You will receive an email from Student Accounts with instructions in July.

August 13, 2022

All first-year undergraduates move to fall room assignments in Andersen Hall.

August 19, 2022

Last day of SES.

August 21, 2022

Deadline to sign up for Orientation Week events.

• The Calendar of Events will be announced in early July.

August 29, 2022

• Check-in and Orientation begin.
• Follow MSM social media accounts:
  • “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 7, 2022

First day of fall semester classes.

View the 2022-23 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

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

April 15, 2022

This is the last day to confirm your attendance decision to MSM and to SES.

• Please use your login information on the Application Status Page to share your decision.

May 1, 2022

Completed SEVIS I-20 Application Due – Submit in the Admissions Portal.

May 8, 2022

• Housing Application Deadline. You will receive the housing application via MSM e-mail when you receive your MSM student ID and e-mail.
• Graduate students are not required to live on-campus during the Academic year. You must submit a separate application if you want to live on-campus during the academic year.

May 15, 2022

Deadline to submit SES Housing Application.

• This application will be sent to your MSM e-mail from Residence Life.
• All students attending SES are required to live on campus during the summer session.

June 1, 2022

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

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

June 13-17, 2022

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

June 14, 2022

MSM SES Tuition and Housing Payment Deadline.

June 17, 2022

• Deadline to upload your photo for your MSM Student ID. Please upload your photo here.
• Deadline to submit the following forms:
  • Health & Mental Health History (if needed)
  • Disabilities Services Request and Identification Form (if needed)
  • Emergency Contact and Text Form

June 20, 2022

• Health Insurance Coverage begins for SES students.
  • All international students with F-1 student visa status must enroll in the MSM Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

June 22, 2022

• Move-in for SES students into Andersen Residence Hall begins.
  • ALL students attending SES are required to live on campus during the summer.

June 26, 2022

SES Orientation and Welcome Event.

June 27, 2022

• First day of in-person classes for Summer English Study (SES).

July 1, 2022

1. Deadline to submit your MMR & Meningitis immunization history form

• Your doctor must send the completed, signed, stamped form with an official cover sheet by email admission@msmnyc.edu or fax +1-917-493-4436
• OR Your doctor must mail the original form to: Admissions Office, Manhattan School of Music, 130 Claremont Avenue, NY, NY 10027
• We cannot accept immunization forms emailed by students.

2.  Deadline to submit or update the Covid Immunization History form in the Slate Status Portal

3. 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
• ONLY if asked by the Office of Admission or the Registrar, students may obtain a transcript evaluation using SpanTran evaluation request service. (Please do NOT complete this step unless asked, as it is not required for all students.)

August 8, 2022

Deadline to pay MSM Fall Tuition or set up a payment plan.

• You will receive an email from Student Accounts with instructions in July.

August 13, 2022

Move out deadline for non-Andersen Hall residents.

Andersen Hall residents move to fall room assignments.

August 19, 2022

Last day of SES.

August 21, 2022

Deadline to sign up for Orientation Week events.

• The Calendar of Events will be announced in early July.

August 29, 2022

• Check-in and Orientation begin.
• Follow MSM social media accounts:
  • “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 7, 2022

First day of fall semester classes.

View the 2022-23 Academic Calendar →

• All international SES students are required to apply for the SEVIS Form I-20 by May 1, 2022 at the latest.
  Please submit your application as early as possible on your Admissions Portal.  
• International Student Services (ISS) will send your approved SEVIS Form I-20 to you.
• ISS will then send you instructions on how to schedule and prepare for your Student Visa interview. 
• Questions? Contact us:

         Michael Lockhart, Director of ISS 
         iss@msmnyc.edu 

• MSM Summer English Study (SES) is an eight-week English as a Second Language program for certain accepted students.
  • SES students take daily English classes Monday through Friday with weekend excursions hosted by Residence Life.
  • SES classes focus on the skills of conversation, comprehension, production, and literacy. The SES program is specifically designed for musicians entering conservatory life. Thus, SES students study the basics of English, American culture, adjusting to life in New York, and musical English related to their upcoming studies. 
  • All meetings are conducted in English.
• Learn more about SES here .
• Questions? Contact us:
  • Hannah DeBlock, Assistant Director of ESL
    917-493-4401 hdeblock@msmnyc.edu
  • Julie Lee, ESL Coordinator
    917-493-4519 esl@msmnyc.edu

• About Andersen Hall
  • During the summer, Andersen Hall is home to all SES and is directly connected to the main MSM Building. Andersen Hall provides a friendly environment for students from all over the world to enjoy.
  • During the Academic year, Andersen Hall is home to all Freshmen, Transfer Freshmen, Transfer Sophomores, and many other students from different MSM degree programs.
• Accommodations in Andersen Hall:
  • 10-12 SES Resident Assistants
  • 24-hour Security
  • 22 Practice Rooms
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Fitness Room
  • Student Lounges
  • Outdoor Terrace
• Additional Amenities:
  • 2 Dance Studios
  • 57 additional practice rooms
• SES Housing Move-In Day for all SES Students: June 22, 2022
• Fall Housing Move-In Day for Andersen Hall Residents: August 12, 2022
  • You will receive details about your fall housing assignment during SES!

Your New Mailing Address:

• Please share your new MSM mailing address with friends and family!

Mr./Ms./Mx. FULL NAME
136 Claremont Avenue, Room #_____
New York, NY 10027

• Remember to include your room number (Room #_______) in your address!
• Questions? Contact us:
  • Office of Residential Life
  • Telephone: +1-917-493-4035
  • Email: residencelife@msmnyc.edu

Learn more about Housing & Residence Life here.

• Visit the Orientation Week Page in July to learn about events taking place from August 29 to September 6, 2022.
• Event Sign-Up Deadline is August 21, 2021.
  • Questions? Contact us:
    • Email: orientation@msmnyc.edu

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 by 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@msmnyc.edu

Placement exams will take place online via Canvas and Zoom June 13-17, 2022.

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 his/her 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@msmnyc.edu