All applicants to Mason Gross School of the Arts must complete two applications: the Rutgers University application AND the Mason Gross talent assessment. The talent assessment collects applicant talent through audition, interview, or portfolio. An additional submission fee, separate from the Rutgers University application fee, is required on the Mason Gross talent assessment. Mason Gross applicants are reviewed by faculty members for both admission and merit scholarship based on the Mason Gross talent assessment. Applicants receive information on how to access the Mason Gross talent assessment after the Rutgers University application is submitted. For deadlines, submission fees, and audition/portfolio requirements, visit https://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/admissions/.

Regardless of U.S. residency status, an English proficiency examination is required of all applicants who did not complete an undergraduate degree in the U.S. or in a country where English is the principal language. Even if the applicant holds a master's-level degree from the U.S. or from a country where English is the principal language, the applicant is required to submit a passing English proficiency exam. To review acceptable exams and minimum scores, visit: https://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/information/international-students.

For any questions about the application and admissions process, contact admissions@mgsa.rutgers.edu.