04.04.03 Advanced placement (AP) Students with sufficient AP scores may be exempt from introductory-level courses and be able to place directly into higher-level classes. No credit will be granted for the exempted course unless the student is a double-major (see below). Those seeking such standing should consult with the appropriate chair, program director, or instructor.
04.04.02 Humanities/science electives To ensure that the Humanities department fulfills the School’s mission of complementing the college-level study of music with academic study in the liberal arts and sustained intellectual reflection, AP scores may earn a student advanced standing but, with the exception of double majors, no credit will be granted towards the Humanities and…
04.04.01 Theory AP standing in music theory is granted indirectly through the initial theory placement exam that takes place during orientation week. While AP scores do not automatically replace ESM coursework, previous theory study may contribute to advanced standing within the required core sequence, as determined by the placement exam.
04.03 Transfer credit for matriculated students who enter as first-time first-year For information regarding transfer students, see section 04.08. For information regarding Study Abroad transfer credit, see section 04.10.03. Undergraduate students may take two humanities/science courses at another institution and transfer up to 8 credits into their Eastman School of Music bachelor of music degree…
04.02 Course Load The standard course load for an Eastman student is 16-18 credits per semester. Undergraduate students may register for a maximum of 23 credits per semester. Should a student wish to take courses above and beyond this, they must obtain approval from the Office of Academic Affairs. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0,…
04.01.03 Variations from the prescribed programs of study In order to earn a Bachelor of Music degree, all undergraduates are expected to complete the degree requirements that are in place during their year of matriculation. Any exceptions to the prescribed programs of study must be approved by the department in which the requirement resides, as…