Each music major within the department is expected to:

1. Limit off–campus commitments, allowing ample time for university work and academic progress.
2. Meet with their adviser each semester to ensure that they are in the proper sequence of courses in IDS and in the music curriculum.
3. Refer often to the university catalog and the appropriate advisement checksheets to ensure that progress toward graduation is not hindered.
4. Familiarize themselves with all university policies regarding admission, retention, academics, student services, and other information contained in the catalog.
5. Understand the academic rigor and standards of the music major and commit to meeting these standards.

In order to graduate in a timely manner, each music major within the department must:

1. Formally audition for the department on their area of primary specialization.
2. Complete a incoming student self-assessment essay.
3. Continuously enroll in applied studio instruction for their area of primary specialization and complete a leveling sequence in that area.
4. Continuously enroll in MUSC 2880, recital attendance, as a lab component to every
   semester in which they enroll in applied studio instruction for their area of primary specialization.
5. Perform a fall jury or a spring progress and skills exam every semester in which they enroll in applied studio instruction for their area of primary specialization.
6. Pass a piano proficiency exam.
7. Maintain a minimum GPA requirement. Music majors pursuing the emphases of performance or business must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Music majors pursuing the emphasis in teacher education must maintain a 2.75 GPA in music coursework and a 3.0 GPA in Liberal Arts and Science Coursework. Recipients of Science & Arts Foundation scholarships must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Freshman Talent Plus or Talent Scholarship recipients who wish to be considered for future Foundation scholarships should maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
8. Music majors must complete a senior recital or senior project.
9. Maintain a comprehensive portfolio containing concert programs, writing samples,
   compositions, self-assessment essays, concert summaries, and additional supporting materials.
10. Complete an exiting self-assessment essay.
11. Complete a music program survey.
12. Complete an exit interview.