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STUDENT - Cornish College of the Arts

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ACADEMIC RIGHTS<br />

& RESPONSIBILITIES<br />

ACADEMIC & DEGREE PLANNING<br />

Advising/Degree Requirements<br />

For students admitted Fall 2013, a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Fine <strong>Arts</strong><br />

(BFA) or Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Music (BMus) from <strong>Cornish</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> consists <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> following basic requirements. Please<br />

see <strong>the</strong> <strong>Cornish</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Catalog or www.cornish.<br />

edu for a more detailed breakdown <strong>of</strong> degree requirements.<br />

If <strong>the</strong> degree requirements change during <strong>the</strong> time you are<br />

enrolled at <strong>Cornish</strong>, you may choose to complete a degree<br />

under <strong>the</strong> new requirements or elect to continue under those<br />

in effect at <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> your initial enrollment. You may not<br />

combine provisions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two programs.<br />

Major Credits H&S Credits <strong>College</strong> Electives Total Credits<br />

Art 85 30 6 121<br />

Dance 91 30 6 127<br />

Design 85* 30 6 121<br />

Music 92 30 6 128<br />

Performance Production 90 30 6 126<br />

Theater 94 30 6 130<br />

* Interior Design completes 86 credits in major for a total <strong>of</strong> 122.<br />

To ensure graduation within four years and timely<br />

progression in class standing, students should complete at<br />

least 30-33 credits each year and closely follow <strong>the</strong> model<br />

program listed in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Cornish</strong> Catalog. Class level is based<br />

on a student’s total (career) earned credits:<br />

Additionally, <strong>the</strong> Assistant Registrar will review students’<br />

degree progress each summer and make updates to Degree<br />

Audits, which are available to you on Compass at any time<br />

in order to detail your progress toward completion <strong>of</strong> degree<br />

requirements.<br />

Freshman 0 – 29 credits<br />

Sophomore 30 – 59 credits<br />

Junior 60 – 89 credits<br />

Senior 90+ credits<br />

Advising Worksheet (Degree Audit)<br />

The Degree Audit indicates course requirements that you<br />

have completed, course requirements in progress, and<br />

requirements still to be completed.<br />

The <strong>College</strong> website will have <strong>the</strong> most current model<br />

program for your area <strong>of</strong> study. The Department Chair will<br />

serve as advisor or appoint a faculty member in that<br />

capacity. In addition to meeting with students before<br />

advance registration, <strong>the</strong> advisor is <strong>the</strong>re to answer any<br />

questions regarding degree requirements and academic<br />

progress. Students are also encouraged to make a yearly<br />

appointment with <strong>the</strong> Assistant Registrar in <strong>the</strong> Registration<br />

& Records Office to discuss <strong>the</strong>ir academic progress.<br />

It is most easily understood when read in conjunction with<br />

<strong>the</strong> description <strong>of</strong> your Model Program as detailed in <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Cornish</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Catalog and on <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />

website. If you need help interpreting <strong>the</strong> Degree Audit or<br />

have questions, please contact your Departmental Advisor<br />

or <strong>the</strong> Registration & Records Office.<br />

The Degree Audit does not constitute an <strong>of</strong>ficial academic<br />

record. Ra<strong>the</strong>r, it is created in support <strong>of</strong> student<br />

Academic Rights & Responsibilities 3

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