UG Orientation and Registration Info for New Undergraduate Music Majors

Undergraduate Music Office (121A)

Michael Grose is Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies. Beverly Taflinger is serving as Academic Advisor for all undergraduate music majors. If you have questions regarding your registration, academic requirements, or music scholarship, contact the Music Undergraduate Office.  We are also a resource for information concerning campus-wide services and events. If we may be of assistance, never hesitate to let us know. Email us at ugradmus@uoregon.edu

Early Move-In

Please note that the SOMD may begin its activities earlier than the rest of campus (campus Week of Welcome dates to be announced soon). Students should consult the SOMD Week of Welcome page for details on ensemble auditions, studio placement auditions, and music placement exams, in order to determine what day they need to arrive on campus. Students who will be living in the UO’s residence halls will also need to coordinate their move-in date via the UO housing portal by early September.  For more information, see the UO Housing website, as well as the Preparing for Move In page specific to Fall 2023 early move-in. On the request form, you can indicate the reason for early move-in is mandatory School of Music & Dance Week of Welcome activities, including auditions and orientation sessions.

Note there is a nightly fee for moving in before the UO’s standard move-in date of September 21, 2023; however one night’s cost can be offset by participating in Unpack the Quack, the UO’s volunteer program for incoming student move-in.  Consult the various undergraduate pages of the SOMD Week of Welcome to see when might be the best move-in date for you. If this presents a hardship, contact Beverly via email to inquire about assistance. 

University Orientation

If you are new to the UO and did not attend IntroDUCKtion this summer, you must register for and attend the University’s Week of Welcome (WOW) orientation, specific dates to be announced.  For additional information, visit the UO Student Orientation Programs website.

(Note:  the University’s Week of Welcome dates differ from the School of Music & Dance’s Week of Welcome dates for Fall 2023.)

International Student Orientation will be held in-person this year, from September 18-19, 2023. More details about International Student Orientation for all international students may be found on the International Affairs website.

Mandatory Music Major Orientations

All incoming undergraduate music majors — including those who attended a music advising session during IntroDUCKtion — must attend a mandatory music major orientation, which will take place on Thursday, September 21 or Friday, September 22 at the following times and locations. During these sessions, students will review music program requirements and learn additional important information about SOMD and campus resources. If you have any questions, please email ugradmus@uoregon.edu.

  • Thursday, September 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Room 184 Jazz Studies
  • Friday, September 22,10:00 AM-11:00 AM, Room 167 Music Education
  • Friday, September 22, 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM, Room 167 Performance and Composition
  • Friday, September 22, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Room 167 Music Theory, General Music, History & Culture, Applied Voice/Piano, Music Technology
  • Friday, September 22, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Room 167 Popular Music 

Other Required Music WOW Events

Other Music WOW events are either mandatory, recommended, or optional according to major plan, primary instrument, or incoming student status. To see which events apply in your case, please see below and plan accordingly.

MANDATORY *

Ensemble Auditions

Jazz Meeting

Music Core Entrance Exam in Theory, Aural Skills

Studio Placement Auditions for Percussion, Piano, Voice, and Guitar ONLY

  • Studio assignment placement auditions are required for all incoming students in percussion, piano, voice, and guitar who are planning to register for applied lessons; see Ensemble & Studio Placement Auditions for more information.

 * Mandatory means required. For students in Oregon Marching Band, please see OMB note above.

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Music Education & NAfME Interest Session

OPTIONAL

Music Core Entrance Exam in Theory, Aural Skills

  • Optional for incoming freshmen or transfer students with no prior college-level musicianship coursework; see Music Core & Jazz Placement Exams for more information.

Week of Welcome Music Major Advising

Incoming music majors who are new to the University of Oregon and did not attend IntroDUCKtion Advising Session over the summer, are required to attend a major advising session during Week of Welcome. Appointments can be scheduled through the campus’ Navigate [link coming soon] advising platform. At this session, students will receive registration advising and register for fall term classes.

If you have questions about Academic Advising, please email Beverly Taflinger at ugradmus@uoregon.edu.

For Students in Oregon Marching Band (OMB)

As you plan your Week of Welcome schedule, you may notice that some mandatory music major events conflict with your Oregon Marching Band schedule. Please be aware that all mandatory music major events are required. You will therefore be expected to reconcile your schedule to allow you to attend all of these events.  In most cases, you will need to request an excuse from Dr. Wiltshire and/or your section leader.

Additional Important Information

See Additional Important Information for Incoming Undergraduate Music Majors for information about:

  • UO Email
  • Course Materials
  • Getting Situated at the School
  • Campus-Wide Week of Welcome Events
  • Music Peer Advising and Academic Advising