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Graduation Requirements for the Schulich School of Music
- Completion of all courses and proficiency requirements as specified in the candidate's program. Students registered in two programs must fulfil all requirements for both programs. A minimum grade of C (or higher, depending on the program) must be achieved in all required courses, all complementary courses specified by course number, and all prerequisite or corequisite courses. A grade of D (non-continuation pass) is acceptable only in elective courses that are not prerequisite or corequisite to other required courses in the program.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
- Completion of a minimum of credits in residence at McGill University (B.Mus.: 60 credits, L.Mus.: 48 credits).
For more information on applying to graduate, see www.mcgill.ca/graduation/applying.
Graduation Honours
Graduation Honours
For information on the designation of Dean’s Honour List awarded at graduation, see University Regulations and Resources > Undergraduate > Graduation > Graduation Honours > Dean's Honour List.
For information on the designation of Distinction awarded at graduation, see University Regulations and Resources > Undergraduate > Graduation > Graduation Honours > Distinction.
Departments may recommend that students be awarded Outstanding Achievement in recognition of superior performance on an instrument or voice or in an academic discipline.