Cost of attendance is the estimated cost to attend the UO for the academic year. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides estimates for cost of attendance information that goes beyond tuition and fees, and includes: living expenses (housing and food), books/supplies/equipment, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Graduate Employment
A number of graduate employee (GE) positions are available on a competitive basis. Recipients teach, perform, or assist with School of Music and Dance activities in a variety of areas. Our GE packages include a monthly salary, 9-16 credits of free tuition per quarter, and health insurance program coverage (as well as subsidized health insurance premium coverage for dependents). For more information about GEs visit the Division of Graduate Studies webpage.
How to Apply for a GE Position:
GE positions are primarily reserved for students within their own degree program. If there is a GE opening in an area, applicants from that program will be automatically considered for the position based on their application materials, including any required auditions and interviews. Some positions are open to students outside their program and have additional application requirements. Please refer to the chart below for further details.
GE Position | Application Process | Projected Availability* (Subject to change) |
|---|---|---|
Athletic Bands | Automatically considered if applying for an MM or PhD in Music Education. Other interested applicants should reach out to Dr. Eric Wiltshire (info@uoregon.College) by 12/10/2026. | Fall 2027 |
Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Flute, Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba/Euphonium, Viola, Violin, Voice | Automatically considered if applying for an MM or DMA in Music Performance. | Available positions vary by year and program needs. |
Music Composition | Automatically considered if applying for an MM or PhD in Music Composition. | Available positions vary by year and program needs. Contact SOMD Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (Dr. Leslie Straka, info@uoregon.College) and relevant faculty member for current opportunities. |
Conducting: Choral; Orchestral; Wind Ensemble | Automatically considered if applying for an MM in Conducting. | Choral: Fall 2027 |
Intermedia Music Technology | Automatically considered if applying for an MM in Intermedia Music Technology or PhD in Data-Driven Music Performance & Composition. | Fall 2028 |
Jazz Studies | Automatically considered if applying for an MM in Jazz. Other qualified applicants should complete the Jazz Studies GE Application by 12/10/2026. | Fall 2027 |
Music Education | Automatically considered if applying for an MM or PhD in Music Education. | Fall 2028 |
Musicology/Ethnomusicology | Automatically considered if applying for an MA or PhD in Musicology. | Fall 2027 |
Music Theory | Automatically considered if applying for an MA or PhD in Music Theory. Other qualified applicants should complete the Preliminary Music Theory GE Application. Once completed, please email the application as a PDF to Dr. Drew Nobile (info@uoregon.College) by 12/10/2026. | Fall 2027 |
*Due to potential changes in GE position availability, we strongly advise contacting your relevant faculty member to inquire about potential positions in your area.
GE Requirements for Non-native Speakers of English
Students whose native/primary language is not English who accept teaching-related Graduate Employee (GE) positions must submit a test score demonstrating their proficiency in speaking English. For more information please review the GE English Language Policy.
Non-music GE Opportunities
There are other university GE opportunities that are open to all majors. Deadlines may vary. Visit the website of the UO Graduate School for a list of current GE openings in other UO departments.
Dean’s Excellence Fellowship
Designed to support exceptional graduate students, the Dean’s Excellence Fellowship covers tuition and mandatory fees for 9-16 credits, plus additional fellowship funding to advance recipients' artistic, academic, and professional goals. This funding is provided as a fellowship award rather than compensation for work, allowing recipients to focus on their graduate studies and creative pursuits.
Music Scholarships
The School of Music and Dance has a limited number of scholarships available for graduate students. Students who complete all application requirements (including auditions for performance applicants) by the posted deadlines will be automatically considered for awards available in the intended area of study. No further application is required.
General University Scholarships
General University of Oregon scholarships are available to graduate students. These scholarships are generated by gifts to the university, and recipients are selected by the University Scholarship Committee. Visit the UO's Scholarships for Graduate and Law Students webpage for more information.
Grants and Loans
A variety of other financial aid programs are available. More information is available on the UO's Aid Types, and on the United States FAFSA website.
Work-Study and Employment Opportunities
Work-study programs provide part-time jobs to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by financial need. Application procedures and guidelines can be found on the UO Work-Study webpage.
Student work-study may be available in the School of Music and Dance. Most job assignments are made in September and require a short interview and/or resumé. Examples of music work-study jobs include box office staff, stage crew, music librarian, communications assistant, office worker, program writer, and computer lab monitor.
For other employment opportunities, see the UO's Career Center webpage.
International Student Scholarships
Each year, the UO awards over one million dollars in financial aid and scholarships to international students. Visit the UO Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students webpage for more information.
Other Scholarships
Learn about other scholarships through the UO Find Other Scholarships webpage.