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clefThe following information is for students who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in music. Any questions should be directed to the School of Music Undergraduate Advisor.



Undergraduate Programs
Information of interest to undergraduate music students is maintained by Dr. William Hayden on his advising web site. Use the following links to assess this information.

Dr. Hayden's homepage provides contact information and office hours. The FAQ page has answers to common questions for both music majors and non-music majors, in addition to a listing of helpful websites.

The Majors & Minors page has detailed information for all undergraduate music programs including degree requirements and semester planners for the music minor, bachelor of arts in music studies, bachelor of music, and bachelor of science in music education. This page also has information on the undergradute music theory placement test and piano proficiency test.

The registration page provides details about course registration, including access to the Music Registration form and Directed Study Contract, in addition to other forms of interest to undergraduate music students.

Dr. Hayden also maintains a faculty and staff directory that has contact information for all School of Music personnel.

Details concerning University undergraduate admission proceduces can be found by clicking HERE.


Student Recitals
Students can reserve FAH 101 for recitals using THIS form.

Student Recital Program Template
Students are responsible for supplying a printed program for their official School of Music recitals. A template has been created to assist with program creation. Download the template HERE.



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clefThe following information is for students who are enrolled in a graduate degree program in music. Any questions should be directed to the School of Music Graduate Advisor.





Class Registration
Registration for Spring 2010 classes is now open. You can access the OASIS Schedule of Classes HERE. Many graduate music courses require a permit for registration. The music registration form is linked HERE. Email Dr. Williams if you are in need of advising for registration.



Non-Degree Students
Graduate students can register for certain graduate classes at USF without being a degree seeking student. The application for this process can be found HERE.


Graduate Assistantships
Each year there are a limited number of Graduate Assistantships available for incoming graduate students. There is a separate online application required if you are interested in applying for a Graduate Assistantship. For full consideration, read the information on the GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP APPLICATION carefully, complete the form and submit it as early as possible.

Graduate School Forms
You can find forms for the following common needs on the Graduate School Web Site Forms page.

Deferment of Admission Form - used to move your initial admission date to a later semester.

Reinstatement of Admission Request Form - used to reactivate your admission to USF after a period of non-enrollment.

Delete Course Form - used to delete a course from a student's record.

Change of Program Form - used to change degree programs and to add or change concentrations in the MM program.

Graduate Petition - used to add or drop courses after the first week of classes.

Graduate Transfer of Courses - used to transfer courses taken at another university to USF, and to transfer courses into a degree program taken as a non-degree seeking student.

Leave of Absence Request - for use by students that expect to return to continue study after taking off more than one semester.

Time Limit Extension Request - for use by students that will require additional time to degree.


Student Recitals
Students can reserve FAH 101 for recitals using THIS form.

Student Recital Program Template
Students are responsible for supplying a printed program for their official School of Music recitals. A template has been created to assist with program creation. Download the template HERE.

Comprehensive Examination Contract
Download and print THIS contract in preparation for the Comprehensive Examination process. Please read the form carefully!


Graduate Theory/History Diagnostic Testing
As part of the nine hour common core requirement, all master degree programs require course work in music theory and/or music history/literature. Before enrolling in any graduate level music theory or history/literature course, students must complete the appropriate diagnostic exams to ensure they are prepared for graduate level work in these areas. The exams are scheduled, each semester, the week before classes begin. The Spring 2010 testing dates and times are:

Diagnostic Exam in Music Theory:
Monday, January 11, 3:00pm-5:00pm, FAH 136 (SOM offices)

Diagnostic Exam in Music History:
Monday, January 11, noon-2:00pm, Room 136 (SOM offices)

There is no pre-registration for these exams. Just bring pencils and some blank paper (you may also find blank manuscript paper helpful) with you at the appropriate time. Students who pass exams will be allowed to register for the appropriate course work. Students who do not pass exams have two options: 1) do continued self study and retake the exams the following semester (without taking theory and/or history/literature course work until the exam(s) is/are passed); 2) take the appropriate review course(s) in the fall (MUS 4930, Graduate Music Theory Review and/or Graduate Music History Review). Successful completion of review courses will allow registration in the appropriate course work starting in the Spring semester. If a student opts for option one and does not pass the diagnostic exams the second time, they must register for the review course(s). Note to students on Graduate Assistantships: at no time will a graduate assistantship cover the cost of these review courses.

For more information on the Diagnostic Exams see the following links:

Diagnostic Exam in Music History - Information
Diagnostic Exam in Music Theory - Recommended Study Guide, Sample Test

Students enrolled in the MA in Music Education program and students who live a distance from USF that makes travel to campus for the Diagnostic Exam impractical can arrange to take these exams at a remote site. Contact Dr. Williams for information to start this process. The required forms for arranging a remote exam are linked HERE.

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