Degree Application Form – Registrar – Eastman School of Music – Eastman School of Music (rochester.edu)

Students’ names appear in the printed commencement program only when they are eligible to march. Actual degrees are not awarded and diplomas are not released to students until ALL requirements are completed. Bachelor of Music Degree Candidates Students are permitted to participate in May 2023 commencement ceremonies only if they will complete their degree by May, August or December 2023.

On-completion status will apply to students who complete eight semesters in May 2023, but who must also complete degree requirements (including student teaching) during the Summer 2023 or Fall 2023. The official class-year designation for these students remains 2023, so they may participate in May 2023 commencement activities. Dual-Degree, Take-Five and Key students may participate in commencement ceremonies at the end of either their fourth or fifth year of study. Actual degrees are awarded at the end of the fifth year of study.

Candidates for Graduate Degrees Graduate students may participate in May 2023 ceremonies only when absolutely ALL degree requirements are complete. May 2023 graduation will include graduate students who have been awarded degrees in August, October, December 2022, February 2023 and May 2023. Graduate students may not march “on-completion.” For example, an August, October and December 2023 degree recipient should plan to participate in May 2023 commencement.