COVID-19 and the Eastman Admissions Process

COVID-19 continues to have a profound effect on our lives, schools, and the ways that we make music. The Eastman School of Music Office of Admissions is keenly aware of the challenges that this poses for applicants and prospective students. We understand that students’ family circumstances, education, and musical opportunities are all being deeply impacted,…

ESM HR Update

March 27, 2020 Dear Faculty & Staff, As we adjust to our new way of carrying out business processes, I wanted to make you aware of a few temporary changes now in place that you may find helpful: Parking in the East End Garage The City of Rochester announced that they are suspending monthly parking…

Updates on Pass/Fail Policy for Spring 2020

March 26, 2020 Dear Eastman Faculty and Students, Over the last few days we have received a range of comments and questions on the recently announced Pass/Fail policy for Spring 2020. Under this policy, all courses transitioned to the Pass/Fail grading option as of March 23, with students allowed to select a letter grade (A-E)…

Eastman Connects: The Music Continues

  Welcome to Eastman Connects! In a time where we are all confined to our homes, Eastman Connects is a way to bring everyone together. This social media project gives our Eastman community the opportunity to engage, while highlighting the talents and strengths of our students, faculty, alumni and community. Together we’ll show that while…

Updates on Pass/Fail Policy for Spring 2020

March 26, 2020 Dear Eastman Faculty and Students, Over the last few days we have received a range of comments and questions on the recently announced Pass/Fail policy for Spring 2020. Under this policy, all courses transitioned to the Pass/Fail grading option as of March 23, with students allowed to select a letter grade (A-E)…

Eastman Weekly Student Edition

March 23-30, 2020 Dear Students, The last two weeks are unprecedented to anything we have experienced before. As a result of constantly shifting directives in response to the increasingly serious impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been displaced from our dorm rooms, apartments, studios, and offices. Today, as we officially begin the delivery…

Eastman Weekly Special Edition

March 23-30, 2020 Message from the Dean Dear Colleagues, The last two weeks are unprecedented to anything we have experienced before. As a result of constantly shifting directives in response to the increasingly serious impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been displaced from our dorm rooms, apartments, studios, and offices. Today, as we…

Career Advising and Support

Beginning March 23, 2020, all Office of Careers & Professional Development appointments will be held virtually via Zoom or phone to accommodate student and alumni needs. We have opened more appointment hours to help answer questions, explore and address your career goals, provide resources, and assist you in finding jobs in an ever-changing world. No matter…