Resources for Graduate Students
Please see the full academic calendar for important upcoming dates. For a snapshot of several important dates to remember, please see the list on the right side of this page. This page will be frequently updated. Please bookmark this page and check back often for new information.
Academic Handbooks (All Graduate)
Masters Students
Artist Diploma Students
Doctoral Students
All Graduate Students
Graduation
Financial Aid Resources
Course Permit (OverRide) Form (Use for Spring and Summer Registration in Restricted Courses)
New Graduate Student Resources
Graduate Placement Exams: Aural Skills and Music Theory Study Guide.
Academic Handbooks
2012-2013 (for students entering Fall 2012)
Graduate Studies in Music
Graduate Studies in Music Education
2011-2012 (for students entering Fall 2011/Spring 2012)
Graduate Studies in Music
Graduate Studies in Music Education
Pre-2011 Curricular Charts (select the one that coordinates with term of entry)
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
Paper copies of the handbooks are available upon request. Please contact the School of Music Academic Affairs Office (217.244.2670 or slhorn48@illinois.edu)
Master’s Degree Resources
Masters Degree Curricula (FA12 matriulcation date or later)
Master's Degree Checklists (for students who matriculated prior to Fall 2012)
Master of Music in Conducting: Choral, Orchestral, or Wind
Master of Music in Composition or Theory
Master of Music in Jazz Performance
Master of Music in Performance
Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy
Master of Music in Musicology
Master of Music in Vocal Accompanying & Coaching
Master of Music Education
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Click here for Fall 2012 or later MM checklists.
Artist Diploma Resources
Doctoral Degree Resources
Cognate Forms
Cognate in Music Education Guidelines
Cognate Form - all other areas
Doctoral Degree Curricula (for students who matriculated in Fall 2012 or later)
Degree Checklists for students who matriculated in Fall 2012
DMA in Choral Music
DMA in Composition
DMA in Instrumental Conducting - Orchestra
DMA in Instrmental Conducting - Wind Band
DMA in Jazz Performance
DMA in Performance and Literature
DMA in Vocal Accompanying and Coaching
PhD in Musicology
Doctoral Degree Checklists (for students who matriculated prior to Fall 2012)
DMA in Performance and Literature
DMA in Composition
DMA in Jazz Performance
DMA Choral Music
PhD in Musicology
Preliminary and Final Exam Requests to Form Committee
Doctor of Musical Arts
Preliminary Exam Form
Final Defense Exam Form
PhD in Musicology
Preliminary Exam Form
Final Defense Exam Form
EdD and PhD in Music Education
Preliminary Exam Form
Final Defense Form
Resources for All Graduate Students
Course Permit Form - available during open registration periods. Use when requesting an override (i.e., duplicate class such as multiple 450's, time conflict, etc.)
Late Registration / Course Change Form - use after Self-Service course changes are no longer available online.
Graduate College - The Graduate College website has a wealth of resources for graduate students. Including information on Fellowships, Assistantships and other funding sources, research resources and even student-life.
NEW: GPA CALCULATOR
Petitions
Graduate College Petition - use when requesting curriculum change, re-entry, etc.
Late Course Approval Form - link to FAA Late Registration page and form
Links
Graduation and Commencement
Sign-up for graduation through Student Self Service by clicking on the "Graduation" tab and completing the appropriate steps necessary to register for graduation and degree conferral.Contact Information
SCHOOL OF MUSIC ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OFFICE:
Located on the 3rd floor of the Music Building, West Hallway (rooms 3076, 3068, and 3065)
Phone: 217.244.2670
GRADUATE COLLEGE
Located in Coble Hall | 801 S. Wright Street | Champaign
Phone: (217) 333-0035
www.grad.illinois.edu
For information on participating in university-wide Commencement CLICK HERE
For information on participating in the School of Music Convocation CLICK HERE
Financial Aid Resources
Stand-Alone Tuition Waiver recipient tuition assessment
Fellowship Opportunities
External Fellowhip Opportunities with links to Proposal Writing Workshops
Assistantship Opportunities including the Assistantship Clearinghouse
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