Eligibility

To retain their music scholarships, students must adhere to:

1. Be a full-time student – registered for a minimum of 12 s.h.
2. Be registered for a major ensemble each semester
3. Be registered for Lower- or Upper-level lessons each semester
4. Maintain certain GPAs
   1. Minimum of 2.2 overall GPA
   2. Minimum of 2.5 GPA in music courses
   3. Minimum of 3.0 GPA in major applied music courses. 

Every student on a music scholarship is reviewed before their next semester. Should they not meet one of the above-mentioned criteria, they will be notified in writing by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Their applied professor and the Academic Advisor of the School of Music will be copied in this notice.

Not meeting scholarship responsibilities

1. Not registered as a full-time student: students are asked to do so immediately. Failure to do so by the census date (10^th day of classes) will result in the immediate cancellation of their music scholarship. If they wish to appeal**, see below.

2. Not registered for a major ensemble and/or major lessons: students are asked to do so immediately. Their music scholarship will be cancelled if they fail to do so. 

2a. EXCEPTION: Students may petition to have a different ensemble count for their major ensemble requirement. Students must send an email to their applied instructor and the directors of both ensembles involved - the one they should be in and the one they would like to count as their major ensemble in that given semester. They should also copy the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Academic Advisor of the School of Music. The petition should outline the reason for needing this exception. 

3. Not meeting one or more of the minimum GPA requirements: students will be notified in writing that they will be placed on scholarship probation and have one semester to rectify the situation. The music scholarship will be cancelled if, after one semester, they are still not meeting GPA requirements. In egregious situations, such as extremely low GPAs, the music scholarship can be revoked immediately. In that case the student may proceed immediately to the appeals process.

3a. If a student does not reach the minimum GPA requirements after one semester, there will be an opportunity to submit an appeal**. This appeal will go to the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Management, the School of Music Academic Advisor, and the student’s applied professor. The Academic Advisor and applied professor will not have a vote but will be a critical piece of the decision-making process by providing information and context.  Should the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Management also be the student’s applied professor, the DEO of the School of Music will appoint a replacement. 

4. Students who must take extended absences or a leave for medical or other reasons (such as Study Abroad) will work with their studio professor and DUS. If needed the student will also work with the Dean of Students and Financial Aid offices to determine the best course of action regarding their specific situation, in line with all UI policies and procedures.