Academic Policies

Academic Standing
MAP operates under a traditional letter grade system. At the end of each semester, MAP students receive a grade from each of their classroom and studio teachers. All MAP students are expected to maintain a minimum average of B in their primary instrument, and a minimum average of C in other coursework. Receipt of a transcript is official communication of a student’s progress.

Absences and Tardiness
MAP students are expected to attend all of their scheduled classes on time each Saturday. Faculty members take attendance at the start of each class and tardiness is noted. It is the responsibility of the parent(s) or guardian(s), in the event of their student’s absences or lateness, to call both the Office of Educational Outreach and the studio faculty member (private teacher) in advance and as soon as possible.

Students will be allowed four (4) absences in the academic year. Additional absences may result in the student being placed on probation, or being dismissed from the program. We encourage students and their families to plan their year accordingly (i.e. SAT exams, public or private school auditions, and other entrance exams).

Readmission to MAP
Readmission to MAP is not guaranteed. At the end of each year, families must submit a readmission application by the deadline for the upcoming year. This officially notifies the office of a student’s interest in returning and begins a process to determine if the student will be recommended for readmission by the faculty. The student must also perform a jury before a panel of faculty members at the end of each year (similiar to an audition). Only when a student has shown satisfactory progress and commitment in all areas of study, will s/he be considered for readmission.

If a student has not shown a satisfactory degree of commitment to the program, or is on probationary or warning status, s/he may not be readmitted. The MAP administrators do their best to make early diagnoses of academic, attendance, or attitude problems; however, it is up to the student and his/her parents to communicate with the teachers and make improvements in all aspects of performance.

For further information, please refer to the current MAP Student & Parent/Guardian Handbook or contact:

The Juilliard School
Office of Educational Outreach
Music Advancement Program (MAP)
60 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
(212) 799-5000, ext. 298
E-mail: map@juilliard.edu