Performance Awards
All students who receive performance awards must participate in ensembles as needed. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of performance award dollars. Undergraduate performance awards are offered for a maximum of 12 quarters, except for music education majors (13 quarters) or double majors (15 quarters). Graduate performance awards are provided for a maximum of 6 quarters. Questions about the performance awards may be directed to Mr. Ross Beacraft, Director of Admission.
Curricular ensemble requirements may differ from performance award requirements. A student on a performance awards may be required to participate in ensembles different than or beyond their major’s curricular requirements
Supplemental Transfer Credits
Incoming undergraduate students: transfer credits
At the point of admission, non-music courses are reviewed and posted by the Transfer Credit Center. All music courses will be reviewed by the Associate Dean, and acceptable courses will be applied towards the degree program. The transfer of musicianship studies courses, i.e., theory aural training, and group piano are contingent upon proficiency examination results. Applied lessons and ensemble credits taken during high school are transferable but not applicable towards a music baccalaureate degree.
Current undergraduate students: supplemental transfer credits
Once a student has enrolled at DePaul University School of Music, only liberal studies or elective courses are transferable; courses in the specialization are not. If a current student wishes to transfer supplemental to DePaul from a community college or other four-year institution, approval in the course(s) must be obtained from the Associate Dean
prior to enrolling
. If a student does not obtain prior approval, the course(s) may not be applicable towards a DePaul University Degree. After completing the course(s) students must submit an official transcript to the College Office to be reviewed by the Associate Dean. It is important to note that supplemental transfer credits cannon be taken during the last 60 quarter hours of a degree, in accordance with the DePaul University residency requirement.
Academic Probation
Students who fail to make meaningful progress towards their degree may be placed on academic probation. Furthermore, students who do not maintain a 2.0 grade point average, may be placed on academic probation. Any student who is placed on probation will be notified in writing and should meet with the Associate Dean.
Academic Dismissal
Students who fail to meet the academic standards of the University or School of Music may be dismissed. Any student who is dismissed will be notified in writing and should meet with the Associate Dean. Conditions for dismissal and procedures for re-application are detailed in the University Student Handbook.
Withdrawal
Any student who wishes to withdraw from the School of Music should first meet with his or her advisor and then the Associate Dean. If the student is receiving a performance award, s/he should also meet with Mr. Ross Beacraft, Director of Admissions. A withdrawal form must be submitted to the Associate Dean, explaining the reasons for withdrawal. If a student withdraws in good standing, s/he may reapply within 3 quarters without re-auditioning or re-applying; if a
student is away longer than 3 quarters, s/he must reapply and re-audition to the School of Music, and is subject to the requirements current at the time of their application.
** Please refer to the School of Music Student Handbook for further information on policies and procedures.
School of Music Academic Policies
