Online Registration
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Registration
Students may register by mail, fax, phone, online or in person. Registration is complete when the registration form is submitted. Students will not be permitted to attend lessons or classes until tuition and the registration fee have been paid. New students must arrange for a placement interview with the Director/Assistant Director. This process assists both the Director/Assistant Director and the student in finding the most appropriate instructor for his/her needs. New students may register for private instruction at any time during the year if space is available, and will be charged on a pro-rated basis. Continuing students will be sent invoices before the start of each new quarter. Payment must be received prior to the first lesson or class of each quarter to ensure placement in the program.
Tuition and Payment
Tuition rates are listed in the CMD catalogue under each course description. A $5 quarterly registration fee is charged per student or family. A finance charge of 1.5% (18%APR) will be assessed on unpaid, undisputed balances more than 30 days past due. Tuition charges and fees do not cover the cost of books, music, or instruments. Payment can be made by check, money order or credit card (Visa/Mastercard/Discover). Checks should be made payable to DePaul University. No cash will be accepted. Checks returned for insufficient funds are subject to a $25 penalty fee applied to the student’s account. The CMD offers two payment plans: quarterly and bi-quarterly. See the CMD catalogue for detailed descriptions.
Financial Aid
Depending on availability of funds, financial assistance covering partial tuition expenses is granted to students on the basis of proven financial need and demonstrated commitment. Students/parents must complete a financial aid application and submit current proof of income. Applications are kept confidential and must be updated yearly. For more information, or to request a financial aid application, please call or visit the CMD office.
Attendance
Students are charged for all lessons or classes for which they register, including those missed through student absence. Regular attendance is expected of all students. A student should notify the teacher or CMD office concerning any absence. Faculty are not required to make up lessons missed due to student absences. If time is available during an instructor’s regular teaching hours, make-up lessons can be given at the discretion of the instructor. If an instructor cancels a lesson or class, a make-up will be offered. Students who are late for a lesson cannot be guaranteed their full lesson time. Faculty who are tardy for a student’s lesson are required to make up the time by extending past the scheduled lesson time, or by arranging to make up the time on another occasion.
Withdrawals
Refunds will only be considered when the full tuition for a quarter has been paid. All requests for withdrawal must be made in writing to the CMD Director and be approved before any refund or credit can be granted. Verbal requests from students, parents or faculty will not be accepted. Withdrawals during the first week of the quarter will receive a 75% refund. Withdrawals during the second week of the quarter will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted for any student who withdraws after the second week of the quarter.
General Policies
Students enrolling for individual lessons cannot be currently studying the same instrument or discipline at another institution or with a private teacher without the prior approval of the CMD Director. Students may not change teachers without receiving approval from the CMD Director. Students and/or parents have the responsibility of communicating with their teacher regarding scheduling problems. The Director should be notified if instructional or personal problems arise. The School does not accept responsibility for lost or undeliverable mail. Students/parents are responsible for notifying the CMD office if materials do not arrive. Students are responsible for meeting all published deadlines regardless of any inefficiency of mail delivery.
Department
The School of Music Building is home to the School of Music and the Community Music Program. Students and parents/caregivers accompanying them are expected to treat the facilities accordingly. Running in the hallways is prohibited. Food or beverages are not permitted in the studios or classrooms. The CMD reserves the right to dismiss any student due to lack of interest or progress, frequent absences, behavioral problems, delinquency in payment of tuition, and/or failure to abide by policies.
Parking
Permit parking is available weekdays between 3-6 p.m. in Lot K (directly in front of the School of Music) for a yearly fee.
There is no charge for parking in this lot after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. Parking is also available for a fee after 3:00 p.m. at the Sheffield Parking Facility, 2353 N. Sheffield (Lot D) with a validated parking sticker. Additional parking is available on city streets all day until 6:00 p.m.
I have read and agree to the current policy of the DePaul Community Music Division and accept responsibility for all fees and charges that may be incurred.
