
The Student Information System (SIS) names your advisor and program coordinator
Contact Us (department representatives)
Important announcements sent from the Department of Music by email via the Google Group CWRU Music: Message Board (requires CWRU Gmail).
We want to celebrate your achievements and milestones with you! Tell us about your recent accomplishments so we can share them in our News & Events and through social media.
Student Information System (SIS)
Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities
Flora Stone Mather Center for Women
School of Graduate Studies
> [Student Forms]
> [Dissertation Defense Cal]
Center for International Affairs
International Student Services
University Health and Counseling Services
Spartan Reservation System
(requires Network ID)
Access Services (Parking, ID Cards, Transportation)
Instagram (@cwrumusic)
This page contains resources for current graduate and professional students.
Fall 2023 Orientation
- School of Graduate Studies Orientation
- Department of Music Graduate Student Orientation
- Welcome Reception (co-hosted by MGSA and the Department of Music)
Advising and Handbooks
- Graduate Degree Programs
- General Bulletin
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department of Music
- School of Graduate Studies policies and academic requirements
- Music Handbooks (current and past years)
- Academic Calendar
- Enrollment Dates and Deadlines
- Contact Us (department representatives)
- Accreditation: National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Ensembles and Lessons
- Participation Information Auditions take place the first week of each semester.
- Ensembles List
- Secondary Lessons: Policies and Pre-Registration Form
required before enrolling in SIS
Funding
- Fellowships and Travel Awards
- Travel Resources
- Graduate Funding Opportunities (Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities)
- External Funding Opportunities (Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities)
- Research and Professional Development Grants (Flora Stone Mather Center for Women)
- Research Fellowships (Social Justice Institute)
Forms
Online Forms
- Statement of Interest
- Request for Travel/Research Funding (requires Network ID)
- School of Graduate Studies Forms
Printable Forms
- DMA/MA Lecture Recital Proposal
- DMA Recital Proposal
- Independent Study Agreement
- Academic Progress Report for Graduate Students
- HPP Absence Request
Sample Documents
Sample Language Exams for Musicology/HPP students:
Sample Doctoral Qualifying Exams for Students in Musicology:
Sample Doctoral Qualifying Exam for Students in HPP:
Sample Qualifying Exam Document for Students In Music Education:
Facilities and Operations
- Facilities
- Policies and Operating Procedures
- Room Schedules and Reservations
- Harkness Recording Services Request AV support in Harkness Chapel
- Piano Maintenance Request submit a piano maintenance request
- Music Building Access Request card swipe access to music buildings
- Locker Policies music majors, ensemble members
- School-Owned Instrument or Equipment Request instruments for music majors/ensemble members or equipment for special event
- Secure Access to Controlled Rooms & Storage Areas responsible use and security awareness agreement
- Key Request Form requires department authorization
Technology and Communication
- The Core Mac Computer Lab (Haydn Hall, 16)
- University Technology [U]Tech
- HelpDesk - Get help now!
- CIM Technology Assistance, Email: help@cim.edu
- Graduate Student Directory
- CWRU Gmail Network ID required
- Announcements: CWRU Music: Message Board
Tools for students:
- Google Shared Drive: CWRU Music: Graduate Students
- Google Group: CWRU Music: Graduate + Professional Students
- Ensemble and Marketing Assistants: Canva Design
Library Resources
Music Graduate Student Association
Student Leadership 2023/24
- President: Maura Sugg
- VP of Communications: Krista Mitchell
- VP of Events and Finance: Sam Nemeth
- VP of Musicology: Raylana Ciceron
- VP of HPP: Danur Kvilhaug
- VP of MuEd: Erin Hopkins
- GCAS Senator: Dane Harrison
Email: casemusicgrad@case.edu
Public Safety
The Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety is dedicated to providing quality service, safety, and a positive educational experience for the campus community.
Contact CWRU Police
- Emergency: 216.368.3333
- Non-emergency: 216.368.3300
- Tip Line: 216.368.3331
- Non-Emergency Questions: publicsafety@case.edu
Safe Ride Program: These vehicles operate between 6:00 PM and 3:00 AM and can be requested via a free app (visit saferide.case.edu; call 216.368.3000, or download "CWRU Spartan Ride" from the iPhone App Store or Google Play).
Walking Escorts: Request a walking or vehicle escort 24/7 (any time day or night) by calling 216.368.3300.
Spartan Safe: (formally Rave Guardian) This safety app offers easy access to critical resources that you need the most. The free app—created through Rave Mobile Safety, which the university already uses to send emergency alerts via platforms such as email and text—provides a number of safety tools designed to keep you safe. Download Spartan Safe from the iPhone App Store or Google Play.