During the second semester (generally at the end of the freshman year) of music course-work at Science & Arts all students must apply for official admission to the Bachelor of Arts degree program. Students must fill out an application for admission and e-mail it to the coordinator one week prior to the jury or progress and skills exam day(s) of the semester. At this time, the student is evaluated and assessed by the music faculty regarding their performance in music theory, aural skills, class piano, performance on their primary specialization, ensemble participation, their level of commitment, and their overall growth as a musician. At the end of assessment, students will either be granted admission to the degree program, be granted admission with probationary status, or will be asked to find a more suitable major. If granted admission with probationary status, students will be advised about their deficiencies and must discuss a plan to fix those deficiencies with their advisor. Students with probationary status must re-apply for degree admission at the end of the next semester (fall/spring). Students will receive a letter from the coordinator detailing the results of their application to the degree within two weeks of the jury or progress and skills exam for the semester of application. A copy of this letter will be placed in the student’s permanent file and given to the student’s advisor for placement in the advising file.