02.06.02 Attendance Attendance in classes is considered to be a crucial part of the learning process, and is required of all students. Attendance policies for courses and ensembles are determined and managed by the faculty and departments. Please refer to individual course syllabi and section 04.11 Absence Policy for further information.
02.06.01 Academic Advising Students are responsible for planning that ensures completion of all degree requirements as outlined in their program of study. The student is urged to seek advice on these matters from his/her assigned advisor(s). The name of each student’s academic advisor is noted in the information packet distributed to the student during orientation.…
02.05.10.01 English Language Requirements Students are required to have adequate preparation in English before beginning study at Eastman. All applicants whose native language is not English should submit evidence of English proficiency by means of scores obtained on the “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL). To aid in the assessment of English language…
02.05.10 Considerations for International Students In order to maintain their visa status, international student who are studying in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 student visa must register for a full course-load each semester until the completion of their program. Full-time enrollment is defined here: 02.05.07 Time Status. Certain exceptions may be available for…
02.05.09.01 Degree Verifications For degree verifications please print the Enrollment/Degree Verification Form and send it to us. Production time for degree verifications is 3 – 5 business days once the request is received. There is no cost for degree verifications. Good Academic Standing A matriculated student is considered to be in good academic standing while…
02.05.09 Enrollment Verification Students needing verification or confirmation of their enrollment status with the University for: health insurance, student loan deferment, or credit purposes, may request an Enrollment Verification through one of two options below. Through a partnership with the National Student Clearinghouse, the Eastman School of Music provides instant and official Enrollment Verification. If…
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 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…
02.05.08 Changes to Enrollment Status Policy on Refunds of Student Charges for Change of 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…