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School policies

REGISTRATION
The academic year is divided into two 16-week semesters: fall and spring. A flexible summer
session is also offered. Registration enrolls a student for the entire semester. Instruction is
not offered on a week-to-week basis, although new students are accepted throughout the
year when space is available.
New students inquiring about individual instruction receive an orientation with the
appropriate department chair (please see p. 5). An orientation is not needed to register for
most of the choruses and group classes. Placement auditions or a consultation with the
teacher or department chair are usually needed to ensure well-matched ensembles. Lesson
times arranged at registration are considered permanent for the year.
PAYMENT
Registration obligates the student to pay tuition and the registration fee for the entire
semester. Tuition is payable in full upon registration or one-half at registration with the
balance due in full prior to the fourth week of the semester. Personal check, money order,
cash, and all major credit cards are accepted. Non-payment of tuition in full before the
fourth week of the semester will result in late fees and suspension of lessons. Payments may
be made online at www.ccmusicschool.org. Payment plans are available by arrangement
with the Registrar prior to the start of the semester.
WITHDRAWAL
Tuition refunds are made only within the first three weeks of the semester. The teacher must
be notified of intent to withdraw, and a written request must be received by the Registrar’s
Office. Communicating intent to withdraw only with faculty or staff members or simply not
attending classes will not guarantee a refund nor invalidate the student’s obligation to pay
for the entire semester.
LATE REGISTRATION
Students entering after the start of a semester will be charged on a pro-rated basis for the
duration of the semester. Tuition is due in full at the time of registration for late registrants.

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