Academic Policies and Regulations
ATTENDANCE
To assure students the opportunity to develop their musical potential, it is imperative that they attend their assigned class or lesson regularly each week. Instructors are not required to make up any class or lesson missed by the student.
Any anticipated absence should be reported to the instructor or to the
Preparatory office by calling
410-704-3248. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. At other times you may leave a message on the voice mail, which will be checked Monday through Saturday.
A makeup week is reserved for lessons missed by the instructor or due to school closure. In the event of inclement weather, the
Preparatory Division will follow the same hours of closing announced by Towson University. On weekends, call the preparatory office at
410-704-3248.
WITHDRAWAL
Failure to attend lessons or class does not constitute withdrawal. Written notification must be submitted to the director and received prior to the last day of the second week of the semester. Seventy percent (70%) of tuition (NOT FEES) will be refunded. After the semester has been in session for two weeks, there will be no refund for withdrawals.
We reserve the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment.
GRADING SYSTEM
Students enrolled in private lessons will receive a progress report/evaluation at the end of the semester. Where applicable, students are encouraged to participate in the
evaluation activities at the close of the semester year.
RECITALS
Preparatory students are provided opportunities to participate in Repertoire Classes (practice-recitals) and public
recitals. To be eligible for public recitals students must be recommended by their instructors.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
1. All students should register in person. Registration dates are listed in
the back of the brochure. Students may also register by mail, however requested lesson days and times cannot be guaranteed. Mail-in registration will be confirmed as soon
as possible.
2. Tuition and fees are due at the time
of registration.
3. Students continuing in the spring semester may reserve their current lesson or class time by mailing in tuition by January
4, 2005.
Continuing students can also pay tuition during one of the in-person
registration dates, however, their current lesson or class space may not be available since it will be
"reserved" only until January 5.
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition: The tuition for each 15-week semester is indicated below the individual course descriptions. Please note that music, instruments and materials are not included in the tuition.
Registration Fee: All students pay a $30 nonrefundable registration fee each academic year.
Late Fee: A $15 late fee will be assessed on outstanding balances still due after the first day of class.
Advisory Audition: $25.
PAYMENT
Tuition and fees are PAYABLE IN FULL AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Lesson or class times cannot be reserved unless payment is received in full.
CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO:
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
(There is a $50 charge for returned checks.)
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