02.05.08.02 Withdrawal From the Eastman School

02.05.08.02 Withdrawal From the Eastman School Students who wish to withdraw from the School for any reason should consult the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and file the request in writing. This will be the only manner of withdrawal considered official. The date of withdrawal will be the date that the student officially withdraws or…

02.05.08.01 Inactive Status

02.05.08.01 Inactive Status A student may find it necessary to leave the School for a period of time and then return for normal studies. The student must meet with the appropriate Dean’s office and get approved for this leave. After consultation with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (undergraduates) or the Graduate Studies Office (graduate…

02.05.07 Time Status

02.05.07 Time Status Full-Time Status (F): Students who are registered for a full-time course load are considered to have full-time student status. A full-time course load consists of: twelve credits per semester (6 during summer session), or nine credits for students holding a graduate assistantship Graduate students registered for ESM 999: Continuation of Graduate Enrollment…

02.05.06 Status by Division and Class

02.05.06 Status by Division and Class Undergraduate Students: pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree. Class-year = 2007, 2008, 2009, Take 5, etc… First-Year: normally semesters 1 & 2 Sophomore: normally semesters 3 & 4 Junior: normally semesters 5 & 6 Senior: normally semesters 7 & 8 FORTE: 9th semester for some undergraduate music education double…

02.05.05 Auditing a Course

02.05.05 Auditing a Course Students may register to audit certain courses that are not required in their degree programs. Courses that require the registrant’s active participation (e.g., ensembles, opera theater, applied music instruction) are not appropriate for audit registration. In all other courses, auditors may contribute to class discussion at the discretion of the professor;…

02.05.04 Withdrawing from Courses

02.05.04 Withdrawing from Courses After the fourth week of classes, course withdrawals will be noted on the student’s academic transcript with a grade of W (withdrawn) or DE (withdrawn-failing) at the instructor’s discretion. Instructor permission is required to withdraw from a class. Course withdrawals are not permitted after the 12th week of classes. Precise deadlines…

02.05.03 Drop/Add Period

02.05.03 Drop/Add Period Dropping Courses: Students may drop courses on-line through the end of the fourth week of the semester without instructor permission. The dropped courses will not appear on the academic transcript. Students may receive a partial refund based on the published tuition refund schedule: https://www.rochester.edu/adminfinance/bursar/refund-policyeastman-school-of-music/ Students may not drop a course after the…

02.05.01 Registration and Late Fees

02.05.01 Registration and Late Fees Students are strongly encouraged to register for classes on-line as early as possible. Registration for the Spring semester usually begins in mid-November. Registration for the Fall semester usually begins in mid-April. New students register during orientation week in August. Students may not attend classes, take lessons, or participate in ensembles…