Academic Regulations
Academic Standing—Undergraduate
Academic Standing—Graduate
Performance Study and Performance-Related Policies
Academic Standing—Undergraduate
Students are in good standing in the School of Music if they are admitted to a music degree or diploma program, if they are making satisfactory progress toward that degree, and if they are not on academic probation.
Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and Dismissal
Class Standing
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Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and Dismissal
An undergraduate student will receive an academic warning after any semester in which
- the student does not achieve a satisfactory grade in a music theory or music history course (D- or C, depending on the course); or
- the student fails to achieve a passing grade in any required secondary piano course, either by not enrolling or by earning the grade of F; or
- the student completes fewer than the required 14 credit hours (including ensemble) in the fall or spring semesters.
An undergraduate student will be placed on academic probation after any semester in which
- the student's semester or cumulative GPA falls below 2.0; or
- the student receives a grade of F or does not enroll in a major ensemble; or
- the student receives a grade of F in the major area of study; or
- the student receives a grade of F in a core course for the second time; or
- the student receives grades of F in two or more music courses in one semester.
A student who has had two consecutive semesters of academic problems may also be placed on academic probation, at the recommendation of the director of undergraduate studies. To be removed from academic probation, a student must meet the terms specified by the School of Music. Students on academic probation are not eligible for financial aid from the School of Music.
An undergraduate student will be subject to dismissal from the school when
- the student's semester GPA falls below 1.0; or
- the student does not fulfill the terms of academic probation; or
- the student fails, in the judgment of the director of undergraduate studies, to make satisfactory progress toward the degree.
The School of Music considers petitions for readmission from students who have been dismissed.
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Class Standing
Class standing is based on the number of credit hours successfully completed: freshman, fewer than 27 credit hours; sophomore, 27 to 55 credit hours; junior, 56 to 85 credit hours; and senior, 86 or more credit hours.
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Academic Standing—Graduate
Students are in good standing in the School of Music if they are admitted to a music degree or diploma program, if they are making satisfactory progress toward that degree, and if they are not on academic probation.
Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and Dismissal
Application for Graduate Degrees or Diplomas
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Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and Dismissal
A graduate or diploma student will receive an academic warning after any semester in which
- the student's semester GPA (grade point average) falls below 3.00; or
- the student receives a grade below B in major ensemble; or
- the student receives a grade below B in a course required for the major field; or
- the student completes fewer than the number of credits required for his or her academic program.
A graduate or diploma student will be placed on academic probation after any semester in which
- the student receives academic warning letters in consecutive semesters; or
- the student's cumulative GPA (representative of at least two semesters) falls below 3.00; or
- the student receives a grade of F in a major ensemble; or
- the student receives a grade of F in a course required for the major field.
To be removed from academic probation, a student must meet the terms specified by the School of Music. Students on academic probation are not eligible for financial aid from the School of Music.
A graduate or diploma student will be subject to dismissal from the school when
- the student receives an academic warning while on probation; or
- the student is subject to probation a second time while already on probation; or
- the student's semester GPA falls below 2.00; or
- the student fails for a second time to achieve a satisfactory grade in a review course; or
- the student fails to complete all proficiency requirements and departmental prerequisites within five semesters' enrollment as a doctoral student; or
- the student does not fulfill the terms of academic probation; or
- the student fails, in the judgment of the director of graduate studies, to make satisfactory progress toward the degree.
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Application for Graduate Degrees or Diplomas
All candidates for graduate advanced degrees or diplomas (except for the M.A., M.A.T., and Ph.D., which are applied for in the University Graduate School) must complete an application for graduation no later than the third week of the semester in which they expect to graduate. Forms are available in the music graduate office.
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