DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK
Procedures, Requirements, and Guidelines

Effective Fall 2006
UPDATED 12/11/07

• Introduction
• Glossary of Terms
• Placement Exams and Piano Proficiencies
• Financial Aid and Assistantships
• Tuition and Course Fees
• Advisement and Registration
• Steps to Graduation
  
• Miscellaneous Regulations and Guidelines:

  Seven-Year Rule
  Non-Degree Status
  Transfer Students
  Teaching Assistants–Absence Policy
  Applied Music–Makeup Lessons

• Department of Music Operational Policies:
• Location of Selected Administrative Offices
• Student Representation
• Laboratories and Libraries
• Facilities and Equipment Policies
  • Use of the Building
  • Security
  • Practice Room Area
  • Practice Room Assignments
  • Music Stands
  • Chairs
  • Piano Tuning and Maintenance
  • Smoking Policy
  • Scheduling of Classrooms
  • Locker Rental
  • Instrument and Equipment Rental
• Official Announcements
• Department of Music Comp Card
• Applied Lessons, Makeup Lessons, Juries
• Snow Days
• Additional Sources for Information

The University of New Mexico does not discriminate against any person on the grounds of sex, race, color, or national origin in any of its programs or activities.
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