1) Before classes begin

• Set up UMail and Campus Information Services (CIS) accounts
• Register for University of Utah orientation
• If applicable, attend International Student Orientation
• Get Student ID card
• Audition for an ensemble
• Sign up for Practice Rooms
• Every student applying to the School of Music must take the First-Year Theory Diagnostic Assessment.  It is highly recommended that students do so in the McKay Music Library on the day of their audition.  Students who do not pass this exam are not eligible to enroll in either Theory I (MUSC 1110) or Aural Skills I (MUSC 1130). As a result, they may either take the online summer theory-rudiments class (MUSC 110) or enroll in the in-class version (MUSC 1100) in the fall. Successful completion of either of these classes will enable students to enroll in Theory I and Aural Skills I.

2) Register

Attend Orientation, where a CFA Academic Advisor will help you register for classes. All incoming students are required to attend orientation.  At Orientation, the CFA Advising team advises students about registration and degree programs.

• Complete the private lesson application, then register for lessons when you receive the class number through your UMail.
• Register for courses
  • To register for courses, such as music theory courses, that you are unable to do so normally through CiS, please fill out an undergraduate class permission code request
• Piano Proficiency Requirement: All music students must pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. The exam is administered at the beginning of each semester. All students should be enrolled for Keyboard (MUSC 1150, 1160, 2150, and 2160) each semester until this requirement is fulfilled or until the piano proficiency exam is passed. Private piano study may not be substituted for Class Piano or the Piano Proficiency Exam. For BM Jazz Composition or Jazz Performance majors whose primary instrument is piano, please refer to the Jazz Piano Placement Requirements for Jazz Piano Majors document for information on placement out of MUSC 2181 and 2182.

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.

The Graduate Advisory Exam in Music Theory will be administered online for the 2023-2024 academic year. Complete details about the logon process will be sent out via email at the beginning of August; in the meantime, students should continue to review both diatonic & chromatic harmony as well as musical form. Please note that communicating or disseminating any information about the exam itself constitutes academic misconduct - see University Policy 6-400: Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities - and subject to any penalties stated therein. 

Placement Exam Study Guides

1. History Study Guide and Practice Exam
2. Graduate Theory Placement Study Guide
3. Theory Study Examples

3) Attend required graduate student orientation

Friday, August 18, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 AM in Dumke Recital Hall, room 400 in David Gardner Hall.

*TA training will take place for all new and current TAs immediately after from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in Dumke Recital Hall.

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

1) Before classes begin

• Set up UMail and Campus Information Services (CIS) accounts
• Register for University of Utah orientation
• If applicable, attend International Student Orientation
• Get Student ID card
• Complete Transfer Student Information form
• Take music theory transfer placement exam
  The exam will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 PM in room 410 in David P. Gardner Hall.
• Audition for an ensemble
• Sign up for Practice Rooms

Music Theory Transfer Placement Exam Study Guides

1. Sophomores: Freshman Practice Capstone Examination
2. Juniors: Sophomore Practice Capstone Examination
   
   

3) Register

STEP 1) Attend Orientation, where a CFA Academic Advisor will help you register for classes. All incoming students are required to attend orientation.  At Orientation, the CFA Advising team advises students about registration and degree programs.

STEP 2) Fill out private lesson application

STEP 3) Register for courses

• • To register for courses, such as music theory courses, that you are unable to do so normally through CiS, please fill out an undergraduate class permission code request.
• Piano Proficiency Requirement: All music students must pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. The exam is administered at the beginning of each semester. All students should be enrolled for Keyboard (MUSC 1150, 1160, 2150, and 2160) each semester until this requirement is fulfilled or until the piano proficiency exam is passed. Private piano study may not be substituted for Class Piano or the Piano Proficiency Exam. For BM Jazz Composition or Jazz Performance majors whose primary instrument is piano, please refer to the Jazz Piano Placement Requirements for Jazz Piano Majors document for information on placement out of MUSC 2181 and 2182.

Registration Steps

STEP 1) Make an academic advising appointment to confirm adherence to course requirements.

STEP 2)Register for private lessons once you receive your add code. If this is your first semester or did not take lessons during Spring 2021, please complete the private lesson application.

STEP 3) Register for courses.

STEP 4)  Audition for an ensemble

Graduation Requirements

• Piano Proficiency Requirement: All music students must pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. The exam is administered at the beginning of each semester. All students should be enrolled for Keyboard (MUSC 1150, 1160, 2150, and 2160) each semester until this requirement is fulfilled or until the piano proficiency exam is passed. Private piano study may not be substituted for Class Piano or the Piano Proficiency Exam. For BM Jazz Composition or Jazz Performance majors whose primary instrument is piano, please refer to the Jazz Piano Placement Requirements for Jazz Piano Majors document for information on placement out of MUSC 2181 and 2182.
• Grade Minimum Requirement a grade of C or better is required for all music courses. Grades of C- or below in Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts in Music degree programs and Minor in Music program will not satisfy this requirement.
• University of Utah Graduation Requirements. The University of Utah requires additional general education and bachelor’s degree requirements for graduation.

Registration Steps

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

STEP 2) Fill out special registration forms for private lessons, individual coaching, recitals, research courses, and thesis hours applications.

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.