04.12.01 Grades, points and credit Each faculty instructor determines the grading criteria for their courses and must publish them in the class syllabus. The syllabus must include learning outcomes, assignments and exams, specific stipulations for successful course completion, a statement on disability accommodations, a statement on Eastman’s academic integrity policy, and attendance policies for the…
04.11 Absence policy Regular and prompt class attendance is considered to be a crucial part of the learning process at the Eastman School of Music. For this reason, attendance policies for courses and ensembles are determined and managed by the faculty and departments. In all cases, it is a student’s responsibility to notify faculty in…
04.10.04 Eastman Initiatives Curriculum Internship A supervised work experience (Internship) can provide a valuable educational experience that augments the regular academic program of students. Internships provide students with opportunities to establish professional networks, and they often lead to offers of employment after graduation. The Eastman School of Music provides students to enroll for unpaid internships,…
04.10.03 Study Abroad Transfer Credit The Conservatory Exchange Program expands opportunities for Eastman students by creating student exchanges with leading European conservatories. A semester or year abroad offers the chance to improve language skills, appreciate a different culture, find a unique educational experience, learn about national performing styles, complete important research, or seek career opportunities.…
04.10.02 Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year (KEY) Program The KEY program provides accepted students with the opportunity to devote one or two semesters, tuition-free, to the study and/or practice of entrepreneurship. Proposals may include internships, special projects, business plan development, research into various facets of entrepreneurship, or analysis of how culture and public policy influence entrepreneurial activity.…
04.10.01 Take Five Scholars Program The Take Five Scholars Program provides students with the opportunity to acquire a liberal education that might not otherwise be available to them. Qualified students will be granted either one or two tuition-free semesters to take courses that significantly broaden their programs of study. Note that this program is not…
04.10 Special programs The University of Rochester offers two unique programs that allow students to broaden their undergraduate experiences during a tuition-free semester or year.
04.09.04 Requirements for graduation/Degree conferral Dual degree students must complete all of the specified degree requirements for each degree in order to graduate from the University of Rochester’s dual degree program. Both degrees must be completed before either bachelor degree will be conferred.
04.09.03 Special academic arrangements Programs of study at the College are based on a cluster system; clusters are sets of related courses. Each cluster contains a minimum of twelve credits of coursework, which is equivalent, in most cases, to three courses. Each cluster falls within one of the three academic divisions: Humanities, Social Sciences, and…
04.09.02 Satisfactory progress for dual degree students Given the complexities of balancing the requirements of two distinct degrees, it is typical for students to take up to ten semesters to complete their degree study. The largely pre-professional study at the Eastman School consists of tightly-sequenced coursework, particularly in the first two years of study. As…