Application for Practical Examination
Practical examinations and recitals must be presented in one of the official final examination periods. See Important Dates for Fall and Winter terms; Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) or Licentiate in Music (L.Mus.) students in their final year may request for a final practical exam/recital (MUIN 283, MUIN 482, or MUIN 452) for early September subject to the approval of the Department of Performance. September final practical exams will be recorded as a summer course—e.g., a final recital scheduled for early September 2026 will be recorded for Summer 2026 semester.
All students wishing to present a required practical examination should register for the exam by the online application deadline given below. Registrations after that date will be accepted with permission of the Department of Performance up to the deadlines stated below.
Students are responsible for:
- reviewing their area's examination requirements and, in consultation with their assigned practical instructor, deciding on appropriate material to perform at the examination;
- completing the online examination application form to submit the details pertinent to their examination level by the deadline specified below.
Applications may be withdrawn without penalty any time up to the withdrawal deadline given below. Permission to withdraw from a practical examination after the withdrawal deadline will normally be granted only in the case of illness. Withdrawal from a practical examination on other than medical grounds must be authorized by the Chair of the Department of Performance. Deferrals will only be rescheduled in the following exam period in either December or April.
| Examination Period | Online Application Deadline1 | Withdrawal Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | October 15, 2025 | November 15, 2025 |
| Winter | February 15, 2026 | March 15, 2026 |
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Applications received after these deadlines will only be accepted with special permission from the Chair of the Department of Performance, and on payment of a $50 late application fee.
Special Procedures for September Exams (Graduating Students Only)
The September examination period is available only for Summer graduands. No supplemental examinations will be given at this time. Registration for September examinations is not available on Minerva. Contact the Department of Performance Office for information.
| Examination Period | Online Application1/Recital Program Deadline | Withdrawal Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| September 6-8, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
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Applications received after these deadlines will only be accepted with special permission from the Chair of the Department of Performance, and on payment of a $50 late application fee.