Students will be assigned an advisor who is a member of the voice-choral faculty at the beginning of their academic career at NDSU. The advisor is the primary contact person for information about their academic program. However, the student is primarily responsible for their academic progress and success. The advisor will:
Help the student register for classes each semester.
Guide the student in making progress in their degree track.
Work with the student to develop their career goals.
Help the student develop strategies for success in their academic program.
Work with the student to ensure that they do not over-commit to too many obligations.
Monitor the student’s credit load each semester including the student’s ensemble participation, work/school balance, and grades.
Help the student with paperwork required for their degree program, e.g.:
School of Education entrance form
Final Degree Audit (see below)
Course Substitution/Waiver forms, if needed
Recital Forms and program
The final degree audit is a process in which the student receives a list of requirements that must be fulfilled in order to graduate and receive their degree. The purpose is to document requirements that have been completed as well as those that remain. It allows students to make a timely plan to complete the degree.
The NDSU Office of Registration and Records will complete only one official degree audit per student.
Students should request their final degree audit no sooner than their junior level in the CSoM.
If the student has questions about the final degree audit process, they should speak to their advisor before requesting the audit.
Students may schedule an appointment with their advisor at any point in the semester. Advisors are also be available via email. Self-advising is not recommended.
The following are required music courses that are offered on a two-year rotation.
MUSC 346. Survey of Vocal Literature.
MUSC 349. Vocal Pedagogy Survey.
MUSC 442. Opera Literature.
The following two-year rotation of courses is expected for courses listed above. This schedule and course time is subject to change. Students should consult their advisor about the most up-to-date information.