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

The curriculum consists of 31 credit hours of General Education; 41 credit hours of music composition and basic musicianship; and 34-40 credit hours of supportive courses in music, including ensemble participation and performance studies. The culminating experience for this degree is a senior composition project.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Progression Requirements

Most Music courses require grades of C or above to progress to subsequent levels of study. All required Music courses must be passed with grades of C or above to graduate.  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.

Honors Program

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