Admission Requirements

Freshmen and Transfers

• See University Admission Requirements  ​  
• Minimum GPA:  n/a
• Transferable Credit Hours:  Determined by UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Admissions.
• Declaration of Major: A formal audition is required for acceptance to the Music major (see the Music Department “Admissions” website for audition processes and dates). Students are first admitted as Pre-Music.  If the student is approved for acceptance after the audition, their major is changed to Music, and they may proceed with major coursework.

Currently Enrolled Students

• A formal audition is required for acceptance to the Music major. Students already enrolled at UNC Charlotte access the audition information on the Music Department “Admissions” website and follow the current student instructions for securing their audition. If the student is approved for acceptance after the audition, their major is changed to Music, and they may proceed with major coursework. Students must indicate Music Education at the time of audition to avoid a delayed graduation date.

Degree Requirements

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Honors Program

For details about the Arts + Architecture Honors Program, visit the AAHP program page .

Progression Requirements

Music courses require grades of C or above to progress to subsequent levels of study.  All Music and Education coursework must be passed with grades of C or above to graduate.  Students must earn a grade of P in Student Teaching with recommendation from their Clinical Educator, University Supervisor, and Principal, and also pass edTPA to be recommended for licensure. For specific requirements, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook.

All students are required to pass a Sophomore Review (typically pursued the Spring semester of a student’s second year in the program). The Sophomore Review process consists of a Musicianship Evaluation, an Applied Performance Evaluation, and an Interview.  Students who fail their Sophomore Review will be eligible to initiate a new Review the following semester.  Students in the major must successfully complete the Sophomore Review before enrolling in some major courses at the 3000 or 4000 level. At the end of the same semester as Sophomore Review, students seeking K-12 Music Education licensure must have earned a C or above in all MUED coursework, obtained a cumulative GPA of 2.75, achieved passing scores on Praxis Core (or proved exemption via test scores), and completed the Application to Teacher Education which includes a signed Professional Dispositions statement and clear criminal background check.

To progress to student teaching, students must achieve a minimum 2.75 GPA in all Music and Education courses, a minimum 2.75 GPA overall, and successfully perform a Senior Recital.

Special Policies or Requirements

Most Music courses require grades of C or above to progress to subsequent levels of study.  All Music and Education coursework must be passed with grades of C or above to graduate.  Students must earn a grade of P in Student Teaching and pass edTPA with a score of 38 or higher to be recommended for initial licensure.  For specific requirements, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook.