Graduate Students

• Newly Admitted Graduate Students
• Current Students
• Other School of Music Information
• University of Utah Resources

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Newly Admitted Graduate Students

Welcome! We are looking forward to your arrival at the University of Utah!

1) Before Orientation

• Set up UMail and Campus Information Services (CIS) accounts.
• If applicable, attend International student orientation.
• Get Student ID card.

2) Take appropriate placement exams.

All incoming graduate students must take a placement exam in music theory and music history.

Test	Degree	Date	Time	Room	Bldg
Music History	MM/MA	Monday, Aug 19th	8:30 am – 12:40 pm	Rm 302	DGH
Music History	DMA/PhD	Monday, Aug 19th	8:30 am – 4:30 pm	Rm 306	DGH
Music Theory	all graduate students	Tuesday, Aug 20th	8:30 am – 12:00 pm	Rm 302	DGH
Diction	DMA Vocal Performance	Tuesday, Aug 20th	1:00 pm – 3:00 pm	Rm 302	DGH

Placement Exam Study Guides

1. MM/MA History Study Guide
2. PhD/DMA History Study Guide
3. Graduate Theory Placement Study Guide
4. Theory Study Examples

3) Attend required graduate student orientation

Friday, August 23rd
9:00-11:00 am
324 David Gardner Hall (DGH) (Map)

4) Register

STEP 1) Meet with your area head to determine courses for registration.

STEP 2) Obtain results from placement exams.

STEP 3) Fill out special registration forms, if applicable (private lesson, individual coaching, recital, research courses and thesis hours applications) and obtain appropriate signature(s) as specified on form.

STEP 4) Register for courses.

Current Students

Registration Steps

STEP 1) Meet with your supervisory committee chair to determine courses for registration.

STEP 2) Fill out special registration forms, if applicable (private lesson, individual coaching, recital, research courses and thesis hours applications) and obtain appropriate signature(s) as specified on form.

STEP 3) Register for courses.

MM/MA Students Timeline for On-time Graduation

First Semester

Select Supervisory Committee by 8th week of semester. See Graduate Handbook for committee guidelines.

Second Semester

Complete Program of Study Worksheet by semester end.

Third Semester

Apply for graduation. Go to the Registrar's office Graduate Graduation information.

Fourth Semester

Schedule Oral Exam/Defense with the Academic Coordinator by completing Oral Exam Approval Form (link). See Graduate Handbook for rules and guidelines.

DMA/PhD Students Timeline for On-time Graduation

First Semester

Select Supervisory Committee by 8th week of semester. See Graduate Handbook for committee guidelines.

Second Semester

Complete Program of Study Worksheet by semester end.

Fifth Semester

Take Qualifying Exams after all coursework is completed. Apply for graduation. Go to the Registrar's office Graduate Graduation information for deadlines and instructions.

Sixth Semester

Schedule Oral Exam/Defense with the Academic Coordinator by completing Oral Exam Approval Form. See Graduate Handbook for rules and guidelines.

Other School of Music Information

• Ensemble auditions
• Practice Rooms
• Instrument Rental
• Lockers
• Student Advisory Committee (SAC)

University of Utah Resources

• Graduate School
• Parking permits
• University student handbook
• Resources for students
• Campus housing for graduate students

Questions

Heather Severson
Academic Coordinator
801-585-6972

Robert Baldwin
Director of Graduate Studies
801-581-6692

Resources

Academic Calendar

School of Music Undergraduate Student Handbook

School of Music Graduate Student Handbook

Undergraduate Music History Rotation

Graduate Music History & Theory Rotation

General Catalog

Archived Class Schedules

Class Schedule