Undergraduate Division
General Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees
Time Limit
Work for a bachelor’s degree must be completed within seven years from the time the student first registers in the Jacobs School of Music. A student who fails to comply with this requirement must pass comprehensive examinations in all music subjects and meet current requirements for the degree. This time limit will be suspended for the duration of any officially recognized military leave. See Military Leaves in the "Regulations and Procedures" section of this bulletin.
Work for the Bachelor of Music degree and the Bachelor of Science in Music degree can be completed in eight semesters if the student takes an average of 16 to 18 credit hours per semester. Work for the Bachelor of Music Education degree can be completed in eight semesters if the student takes an average of 19 credit hours per semester. Students entering with deficiencies in music theory or performance or on academic probation should not expect to complete their degrees in eight semesters.