First-Year Requirements for Fall 2025
Final admissions decisions will be released by April 1.
Submit items 1-9 to Rice University Admissions Office
| Step | Checklist | Date Due |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Common Application and Rice Writing Supplement. Remember to select Music as your first choice for the Academic School on the supplement. | December 1 |
| 2 | A $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online) | December 1 |
| 3 | Official high school transcript | December 1 |
| 4 | Two Teacher Evaluations (teacher recommendations), with at least one related to the intended field of study. For home-schooled applicants, at least one of these evaluations must be completed by someone not related to the applicant. | December 1 |
| 5 | Midyear Report to be submitted when senior midyear grades become available | when available |
| 6 OR | Last applicable SAT (Rice Code is 6609). Rice University recommends but does not require submitting SAT test scores for admission. Standardized Testing Information for Rice Admissions | December |
| 7 | Last applicable ACT (Rice Code is 4152). Rice University recommends but does not require submitting ACT test scores for admission. Standardized Testing Information for Rice Admissions | December |
| 8 | School report (counselor recommendation) | December 1 |
| 9 | Financial Aid Forms:
| February 1 is priority deadline for Shepherd School of Music scholarship consideration |
Submit items 10-11 to the Shepherd School Office of Music Admissions
| Step | Checklist | Date Due |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Please use the following links for the appropriate prescreening or interview information for the Undergraduate Preliminary Submission: Composition Music History Performance | December 1 |
| 11 | Shepherd School Financial Assistance Application is a fillable Google form that is required if you wish to be considered for a SSM merit scholarship or Rice University financial aid (where applicable). After completing the form, your responses will be emailed to you - please save the email as a .PDF file to upload to your Undergraduate Preliminary Submission. | December 1 |