Students must maintain satisfactory progress towards their degree and are subject to university policies regarding academic probation and suspension. In addition, they will be subject to dismissal from the program if one or more of the following conditions apply:
- If the student receives one grade of a C or lower in two consecutive semesters.
- If the student receives two grades of a C or lower in a single semester.
- If the student receives a grade of NPR for thesis or dissertation hours in two consecutive semesters.
In cases where one or more of these conditions apply, students will typically be removed from their program upon the recommendation of the director of graduate studies in consultation with the division chair and major professor. Students may appeal this decision by contacting the College of Music associate dean for academic affairs.