Bachelor of Music Double-Majors

Bachelor’s Degree candidates who wish to apply for a double major, combining performance with Music History or Music Theory, may do so at the end of their second year. Those wishing to combine two performance areas (or a performance area and composition) may apply to do so at the end of their first year. Except in the case of students wishing to add the double-major in Music History or Music Theory, students wishing to pursue double-majors must apply through Admissions. Students admitted to the double major must be in residence for five full-time years; they will be charged additional tuition for such programs (see Tuition and Fees). However, if a student is able to complete the requirements of both degrees in four full-time years, and has a GPA of at least 3.70 at the end of the junior year, they may request a waiver of the five-year requirement.

A waiver of the five-year residency requirement requires approval of the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs for Advising, the chairs of both majors, and the Dean and Chief Academic Officer. A form is available from the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. Students pursuing a double-major may be required to pay for additional studio as full-time tuition only covers one studio assignment. Tufts/NEC students wishing to pursue a second major at NEC must meet with the Dean and Chief Academic Officer and Associate Director of Student Financial Planning to discuss tuition requirements.