Sunderman Conservatory: How to Apply

Ready to apply? Your application to study music at Gettysburg College involves two steps: admission to the College through the standard application process, and acceptance into the Sunderman Conservatory through an audition.

If music scholarship opportunities are important to you, plan to complete your audition during your senior year of high school. Conservatory Scholarships are awarded to students auditioning while still high school seniors. Students who choose to audition after arriving on campus are still welcome and encouraged to pursue a music major or minor, but are not be eligible for Conservatory scholarship consideration.

Application Deadlines

Early Decision I - November 15

Early Decision II - January 15

Early Action - December 1

Regular Decision - January 15

Students planning on applying for Early Decision must audition before December 1.

Gettysburg College mails Early Decision admissions decisions one month after the deadline and Regular Decision admissions decisions by early April.

Required Application Documents

• Completed Common Application- Apply online
• Official secondary school records
• Official SAT I or ACT scores (or indication of test optional), as well as TOEFL scores when applicable
• Teacher recommendation
• Counselor recommendation
• $60 Application fee
• Early Decision form (only if applying for Early Decision admission)
• Senior mid-year grades (when available)
• Music audition
• Music Profile form

Transfer Applicants

The Conservatory welcomes transfer applicants and the audition process remains the same. Please refer to the Gettysburg Admissions page for transfer students for more information.