Undergraduate Advising
Current Undergraduate College of Music Students
Welcome back to Campus!
College of Music Undergraduate Advising Office offers academic advising to all undergraduate students interested in majoring or minoring in music at UNT's College of Music. By working with an advisor, students learn about the many resources available to all UNT students. Advisors help students make informed decisions regarding their degree progress and educational planning.
Graduate students should seek academic advising through the UNT College of Music Office of Graduate Studies.
Due to the recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases in our area, virtual drop-ins are preferred. However, to sign in for an in-person drop-in, please stop by Chilton 211 between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday and sign in at the kiosk located on the front desk.
Scheduled appointments and Drop-in appointments will be available, virtually and in-person via the Navigate app.
If you prefer to communicate via email, please send your downloaded and completed Advising record to Music.Advising@unt.edu.
Prospective student questions may be directed to Collegeofmusic@unt.edu
Office Information
Location: Chilton 211
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (must sign in by 4:30 p.m.)
Phone: 940-565-3860
Email: music.advising@unt.edu
Drop-ins welcome. Appointments are also available.
About the Undergraduate Advisors
There are five full-time academic counselors in the Undergraduate Advising Office who assist students in understanding the processes and requirements for completing a bachelor's degree in Music.
When you visit our office, you may speak with any of the advisors. We are all knowledgeable about the degrees offered in the COM and University requirements and resources.
Carol Pollard
Director of Undergraduate Advising
940-565-3781
carol.pollard@unt.edu
Melissa Minick
Senior Academic Counselor
940-369-7956
Melissa.Schneider@unt.edu
Specific Focus: Music Education, BA in Music
Shaunté Collins
Academic Counselor/Study Abroad Liaison
940-369-7545
Shaunte.Collins@unt.edu
Specific Focus: Jazz Studies, BA in Music, Study Abroad
Casey Goldman
Academic Counselor/International Liaison
940-565-3030
Casey.Goldman@unt.edu
Specific Focus: BA Critical Studies, BA in Music, Music Performance
Grant Carrington
Associate Academic Advisor
940-565-4478
Grant.Carrington@unt.edu
Specific Focus: First Year Advising, BA in Music, Composition
Undergraduate Degree Plans:
A UNT education develops graduates who are exceptionally accomplished and are consistently competitive at the highest level of their chosen profession. Leading opera companies, symphony orchestras, military bands, recording studios, educational institutions ranging from elementary through higher education programs and churches regularly employ musicians who have studied at UNT.
To view the required music courses for each Music degree click on the title of the degree below. You will see a complete listing of classes for that major. In addition to the music course requirements, students must also complete the University Core Curriculum. Here are links to the Music-specific University Core Curriculum and the General University Core Curriculum.
Once you are a student at UNT you will be able to access your personalized Interactive Degree audit through www.MyDegreeAudit.unt.edu.
Degree Plans for 2021-2022
- Composition
- Instrumental Performance
- Jazz Studies
- Keyboard Performance
- Music (Bachelor of Arts program)
- Music Education (General, Choral and Instrumental Music with Teacher Certification)
- Vocal Performance
Minor
Degree Plans for Previous Academic Years
Undergraduate Core Curriculum
Music majors take basic core music classes in theory, history, private lessons, piano, and performance groups (music laboratories).