The Hayes School of Music welcomes transfer students from other institutions and aims to facilitate a seamless transition for them. Below is an overview of the process for transferring to the Hayes School of Music and the necessary steps involved. The Hayes School of Music Transfer Student Guide is a comprehensive document outlining the transfer process in detail. The Transfer Student Guide is accessible from this page and a link is included in the Hayes School of Music Student Handbook. We strongly advise reviewing the Transfer Student Guide diligently to ensure a successful and hassle-free transfer journey.
Transfer Application to Appalachian State University
Transfer students must submit a Transfer Student Application for consideration of acceptance to Appalachian State University. Please click on the previous highlighted link for detailed information about submitting that application, including relevant dates and deadlines.
Audition
All students pursuing degrees in the Hayes School of Music must complete an audition and review process. Some degree programs require an interview with the degree program faculty and/or submission of additional materials. Detailed information regarding the audition process for each degree program and performance area can be found on the Apply and Audition page of the Hayes School of Music website.
Transfer of General Education and Elective Credit
Students will need to submit official college transcripts from each institution attended in order to complete the application to Appalachian State University. Students with less than 24 transferable credits completed or in progress when they apply must also submit an official high school transcript. The Transfer Admissions and Engagement office will complete the review of General Education and elective credits. Your official transfer credit evaluation for General Education and elective coursework will be completed within two to three weeks upon admission to the University.
Transfer of Music Credit
*For students who have been awarded an Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) in Music from a North Carolina Community College on or after Spring 2019, please scroll down to that section below
Students transferring to the Hayes School of Music who have completed prior college-level music coursework with a grade of at least C or better can petition for that credit to count toward their Appalachian State University degree. It is important to note that prior coursework in music will not automatically be applied to your Appalachian State University record. Prior music coursework petitioned for credit will be reviewed by the appropriate faculty in the Hayes School of Music, and you will be notified of the results of that review process. For some transfer music credit subject areas, an additional skill-based assessment will be required and administered by the appropriate Hayes School of Music faculty member. For a more detailed explanation of how the transfer of music credit is evaluated and which types of transfer music credit require a skills-based assessment, please consult the Hayes School of Music Transfer Student Guide.
To initiate the review of transfer music credit, students must submit a Petition for Transfer Credit Form for each course for which they request credit. Please note that students must upload a syllabus for each transfer course for which credit is petitioned. A more detailed explanation of the petitioning for credit process is available on the Transfer Admission and Engagement website.
Transfer of Music Credit for students who have been awarded an Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) in Music from a North Carolina Community College on or after Spring 2019
In compliance with the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) in Music to Bachelor of Music Articulation Agreement of spring 2019 between the University of North Carolina and the North Carolina Community College System (NCCS) the Hayes School of Music awards transfer credit for all music coursework completed with a grade of C or better for students who have graduated with a GPA of at least 2.0 from a North Carolina Community College AFA in Music program. Please note that this applies only to students who have completed and been awarded an AFA in Music from a NCCC on or after spring 2019. Students who have been enrolled but have not completed an AFA in Music from a NCCC must petition to have any completed music coursework considered for transfer credit following the procedure outlined above in the Transfer of Music Credit section.
Students who have completed and been awarded an AFA in Music from a NCCC on or after spring 2019 will have the opportunity to be evaluated by the Hayes School of Music faculty in the areas transfer credit is awarded to determine an appropriate starting point based on faculty recommendation. If the faculty recommend that a student begin their course of study in a particular subject area at an earlier skill level than the awarded transfer credit allows for, then it will be at the discretion of the student whether or not to follow the faculty recommendation or begin their course of study based on where transfer credit placement allows.
Appalachian Course Equivalents for Students with a Completed AFA Degree | |
NC Community College Class | Appalachian State University Class |
MUS 121 Music Theory I (3) | MUS 1001 Music Theory I (2) |
MUS 122 Music Theory II (3) | MUS 1002 Music Theory II (2) |
MUS 125 Aural Skills I (1) | MUS 1005 Aural Skills I (1) |
MUS 126 Aural Skills II (1) | MUS 1006 Aural Skills II (1) |
MUS 161 Applied Music I (2) | AMU 2001-2025 (2) Applied Principal |
MUS 162 Applied Music II (2) | AMU 2001-2025 (2) Applied Principal |
MUS 151 Class Music I (1) | Transfer credit for MUS 151 and MUS 152 will correlate with the instrument that the student studied in the courses, e.g., piano or voice. |
MUS 152 Class Music II (1) | |
Ensemble Credit | Ensemble Credit (1 credit for each ensemble) |
Contact
Representatives of the Hayes School of Music are committed and available to offer assistance during the transfer process. You will likely have questions as you work through the required steps. Reach out to us with those questions as they may arise. Please see the contact information below for the Hayes School of Music representatives who will gladly guide and assist you with the transfer process. We look forward to serving you on your journey to a career in music.
Jonathan Caison
Academic Advisor
828-262-8168
caisonjg@appstate.edu
Dr. Soo Goh
Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Associate Professor of Clarinet
828-262-6134
gohsk@appstate.edu
Dr. Christine P. Leist, MT-BC
Interim Associate Dean for Student & Faculty Success & Professor of Music Therapy
828-262-6663
leistcp@appstate.edu
Dr. James Douthit
Dean
828-262-3020
douthitjr1@appstate.edu