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. Applications for double-majors are facilitated on a case-per-case basis by the staff in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. Students interested in adding a second major should first speak with their academic advisor, who will assist them in navigating subsequent steps in this process. 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 will 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.