2020/2021 COURSE CATALOG

1 MISSION STATEMENT

Musicians Institute’s Craft Academy Nashville is dedicated to inspiring excellence in the art of guitar building and design, while preparing students for careers in the music industry. By providing hands-on instruction from top professionals in a state-of-the-art educational environment, we give students the skills necessary to achieve their goals. We strive to develop a diverse array of talented individuals who can enrich the global community by contributing their expertise and craftsmanship.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for the community it serves. Members of the MI community include students, faculty, administration, families, and visiting artists. As an institution that is dedicated to preparing students for careers in the diversified music and entertainment industry, MI strives to cultivate talented individuals from across all backgrounds with conscious efforts to enrich the global public.

1 NOTICE MUSICIANS INSTITUTE This catalog is available to students, members of the GUITAR CRAFT ACADEMY NASHVILLE public, and interested parties via the MI website: mi.edu/ 5000 Harding Place musiciansinstitute-course-catalog/, by request to MI Nashville, TN 37211 Admissions ([email protected]), or by calling MI at (800) 800-255-7529 (Toll Free) 255-7529. In addition to the above, students are provided 615-333-9423 (Local & International) digital access to the course catalog during their initial enrollment/ registration process, and on an annual basis As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review during subsequent registration periods. this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. It Musicians Institute does not have a pending petition in is the responsibility of the student to know and adhere bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has to the policies and rules included in this catalog. You are not filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact not had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the Sheet, which will be provided to you prior to signing an preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. enrollment agreement. Sec 1101 et seq.)

FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS In keeping with Musicians Institutes mission, MI recognizes the importance of real-world music industry experience NO GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT While Musicians Institute provides no guarantee that and academic credentials in our teaching positions. In employment will result from attending or completing any order to provide students with the most current and program offered by the institution, we are dedicated to competitive skill set and career preparation, MI weighs both assisting students in finding professional opportunities. For professional experience and academic accomplishments more information on our Artist Support Center (formerly when evaluating the assets of potential faculty members. known as Career Development Office), visit www.mi.edu. For more information about our graduation rates, the APPROVAL AND ACCREDITATION median debt of students who completed the program, and Musicians Institute Guitar Craft Academy Nashville other important information, please visit our website at: is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education https://nashville.mi.edu/student-consumer-disclosure/ Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, Questions, grievances and complaints regarding the health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. institution may be directed to: Institutional Director Musicians Institute has been an accredited institutional Musicians Institute Guitar Craft Academy, Nashville member of the National Association of Schools of Music 5000 Harding Place since 1981. The National Association of Schools of Music is Nashville , TN 37211 recognized by the United States Department of Education (615) 333-9423 (USDE). Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any ACCURACY OF INFORMATION act or practice by this institution that may be a violation of the Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20 or Rule Chapter 1540- Information in this catalog is accurate as of the date of 01-02 may file a complaint with the Tennessee Higher printing/publication. Catalogs are updated and published Education Commission, Division of Postsecondary State on an annual basis. MI reserves the right to revise or cancel Authorization. the programs, courses, activities, or services described herein without prior notice. Applicants are advised to Tennessee Higher Education Commission confirm their availability prior to enrollment. At all times, 404 James Robertson Parkway #1900 Nashville, TN 37219. the information contained in the digital/online version of the catalog takes precedence over this printed version. Telephone: 615-741-5293. Please refer to the index of addenda to this catalog at the end of the online version for information and updates.

THIS CATALOG APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/2019: OCTOBER 1, 2018 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2019. 2 ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

MISSION STATEMENT 1 POLICIES 22 NOTICE 2 Academic ACADEMIC CALENDAR 6 Policies and Definitions 22 Attendance Requirements 22 CAMPUS 8 Cancellation of Enrollment 22 Main Complex 9 Class Standing 22 Registration 24 CERTIFICATE Graduation Requirements 24 Guitar Craft 12 Grading 25 Financial Aid 26 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Student Conduct 31 Guitar Craft 14 Student Rights 39 Withdrawal, ADMISSIONS 16 Termination & Reinstatement 40 Certificates 16 Copyright Infringement Policy 41 Application Process 16 Notices Regarding Credit 17 ADMINISTRATION 41 FACULTY BIOS 42 TUITION & FEES 18 STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER 20

THIS CATALOG APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/2019: OCTOBER 1, 2018 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2019. 4 ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL QUARTER 2019 2020 2021

Re-Registration August 26-September 21 August 24-September 19 August 23-September 18

New Student Registration September 23-October 4 September 21-October 2 September 20-October 1

New Student Orientation October 3 October 1 September 30

Financial Aid Application Deadline 2 weeks prior to registration 2 weeks prior to registration 2 weeks prior to registration

Quarter Begins October 7 October 5 October 4

*Thanksgiving Break November 28-29 November 26-27 November 25-26

Final Exams December 16-20 December 14-18 December 13-17

Graduation December 21 December 19 December 18

Quarter Break December 22-January 5 December 20-January 3 December 19-January 2

WINTER QUARTER 2020 2021 2022

Re-Registration November 25-December 21 November 23-December 19 November 22-December 18

New Student Registration December 23-January 3 December 21-December 30 December 20-December 29

New Student Orientation January 2 December 30 December 29

Financial Aid Application Deadline 2 weeks prior to registration 2 weeks prior to registration 2 weeks prior to registration

*New Year’s Day January 1 January 1 January 1

Quarter Begins January 6 January 4 January 3

*Martin Luther King Day January 20 January 18 January 17

Final Exams March 16-20 March 15-19 March 14-18

Graduation March 21 March 20 March 19

Quarter Break March 22-April 5 March 21-April 4 March 20-April 3

*School Closed

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SPRING QUARTER 2020 2021 2022

Re-Registration February 24-March 21 February 22-March 20 February 21-March 19

New Student Registration March 23-April 3 March 22-April 2 March 21-April 1

New Student Orientation April 2 April 1 March 31

Financial Aid Application Deadline 2 weeks prior to registration 2 weeks prior to registration 2 weeks prior to registration

Quarter Begins April 6 April 5 April 4

*Memorial Day May 25 May 31 May 30

Final Exams June 15-19 June 14-18 June 13-17

Graduation June 20 June 19 June 18

Quarter Break June 21-July 5 June 20-July 4 June 19-July 3

SUMMER QUARTER 2020 2021 2022

Re-Registration May 25-June 20 May 24-June 19 May 23-June 18

New Student Registration June 22-July 2 June 21-July 2 June 20-July 1

New Student Orientation July 2 July 1 June 30

Financial Aid Application Deadline 2 weeks prior to registration 2 weeks prior to registration 2 weeks prior to registration

*Independence Day July 4 July 4 July 4

Quarter Begins July 6 July 5 July 5

*Labor Day September 7 September 6 September 5

Final Exams September 14-18 September 13-17 September 13-16

Graduation September 19 September 18 September 17

Quarter Break September 20-October 4 September 19-October 3 September 18-October 2

7 CAMPUS

8 CAMPUS ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. CAMPUS 9 AMPUS C Musicians Institute, Registrar’s Office Registrar’s Institute, Musicians 5000Harding Place Nashville, TN 37211 Free) (Toll 800-255-7529 International) & (Local 615-333-9423 Musicians Guitar Institute Craft Nashville Academy, is located at: MAIN COMPLEX CAMPUS

FACILITIES

The Guitar Craft Academy facilities contain state-of-the-art workshop equipment, including industry-standard tools & technology used for the design, fabrication, electrical wiring and repair of and basses, including: Various Industry-standard saws, drill presses, sanders, buffers, jointers, mills, routers, CNC machine, etc. CAMPUS

10 ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. CAMPUS 11 AMPUS C The Guitar Craft facilities contain The contain Guitar Craft facilities state-of-the-art workshop equipment, industry- including & technology tools standard the fabrication, design, for used electrical wiring and of repair and basses. guitars GUITAR CRAFT FACILITIES GUITAR CERTIFICATE GUITAR CRAFT

Students learn to build an or bass from scratch—including design, fabrication, wiring, electronics, repair and maintenance. This program provides comprehensive preparation for professions in the fields of instrument manufacturing and repair.

30 CREDITS / 2 QUARTERS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM*

COURSE CREDIT

Instrument Design 1 & 2 3 Instrument Fabrication 1 & 2 12 MAJOR AREA = 26 CREDITS Fretwork & Setup 1 & 2 4 Electronics 1 & 2 2 Instrument Repair 2

CERTIFICATE Finish Work 3

PERFORMANCE = 4 CREDITS Instrument Performance 1 & 2** 4

NOTICE: Although this program invites students to apply year-round, this program begins during the Fall and Spring Quarters only. Please refer to the Academic Calendar on pages 6-7 for specific start dates for the upcoming Fall and Spring Quarters.

** The Guitar Craft instrument performance credit is only available with instrument studies in Guitar or Bass.

*Based on optimal course load of 15 credits per quarter

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Q1 Q2 CODE COURSE CREDIT CODE COURSE CREDIT MAJOR AREA MAJOR AREA GCRFT-103 Instrument Design 1 2 GCRFT-203 Instrument Design 2 1 GCRFT-104 Instrument Fabrication 1 6 GCRFT-204 Instrument Fabrication 2 6 GCRFT-102 Fretwork & Setup 1 2 GCRFT-202 Fretwork & Setup 2 2 GCRFT-101 Electronics 1 1 GCRFT-201 Electronics 2 1 GCRFT-105 Instrument Repair 2 GCRFT-206 Finish Work 3 PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE GCRFT-107 Instrument Performance 1 2 GCRFT-207 Instrument Performance 2 2

TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15

GUITAR CRAFT // DESIGN Q3 (Q1 + Q2 ARE THE SAME AS ABOVE) 45 CREDITS / 3 QUARTERS* CODE COURSE CREDIT EMPHASIS GCRFT-303 Acoustic Guitar Design 2 GCRFT-304 Acoustic Guitar Fabrication 5 In addition to learning the material taught in GCRFT-305 Acoustic Guitar Fixtures 4 the Certificate program for Guitar Craft, which GCRFT-306 Acoustic Guitar Finishing 2 GCRFT-307 Instrument Performance 3 2 covers electric instruments, students can also learn in the specific design, fabrication and TOTAL 15 finishing requirements of acoustic guitars.

NOTICE: Although this program invites students to apply year-round, this program begins during the Fall and Spring Quarters only. Please refer to the Academic Calendar on pages 6-7 for specific start dates for the upcoming Fall and Spring Quarters.

13 14 COURSES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS assignments and design projects for one quarter. 14 lab hours supervised plus independent research and hours lecture Eight design. template and history, of hardware materials, overview of instrument fabrication design, selecting instrument hardware, musical qualities and fabrication cover control and pickguard as well as woods tone of types various of properties musical and weight the including design, body and , neck, of principles covers course This playability. and musicality its affects design instrument’s an of detail Every GCRFT-103 1(2) DESIGN INSTRUMENT lab hourssupervised plus projects for one quarter. 24 and hours lecture Eight “feel.” musical proper for instrument the to adjust how as well as harmonics and Studentsproblems. will principles learn of temperament related troubleshooting for methods effective with fret dressing and fret replacement are covered along intonation, adjustment, rod truss and height String maintenance techniques used by professional technicians. guitar essential learn will students course, this In GCRFT-102 1(2) SETUP AND FRETWORK quarter. one for projects plus hours lab 10and supervised wide range of after-market Ten electronics. lecture hours shooting and repair. Students are required to a research and proper soldering technique as well as trouble- pickups, proper shielding techniques, switching options, include: magnetic, piezo, understanding and active Topics electronics. bass and to guitar introduction An GCRFT-101 1(1) ELECTRONICS // AREA MAJOR GUITAR CRAFT GUITAR CRAFT lecture hours plus projects for one quarter. Twelve language. technical and musical in communicating relationship between musician-client and technician, and the building include: Topics modification. and repair of materials and procedures for basic guitar organization and methodology the covers course This GCRFT-105 REPAIR (2) INSTRUMENT plus independent fabrication projects for one quarter. hours lab supervised 33 and hours lecture Six tools. held hand- and industrial large of use the with along shaping includingtechniques, routing, jointing, milling, and and tools woodworking of use to the introduction an is course This results. musical most the to produce it shaping and wood of properties tonal the understanding with starts instruments Building outstanding GCRFT-104 FABRICATION INSTRUMENT 1(6) ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. 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Les and Stratocaster Fender and fabrication of instrument classic designs, including the design the research and body and neck atilt-back design Prerequisites: GCRFT-103 Instrument Design 1 Students GCRFT-203 2(1) DESIGN INSTRUMENT lab hourssupervised plus projects for one quarter. 30 and hours lecture Four setup. professional of demands for preparation final on emphasis 1with &Setup Fretwork of Prerequisites: GCRFT-102 Fretwork & Setup 1 Continuation GCRFT-202 2(2) &SETUP FRETWORK for one quarter. projects plus hours lab 12 and supervised hours Ten lecture forproperties different instruments and stylistic applications. tonal optimal at to arrive tone and output balancing pickups, magnetic own their to make how learn also will Students switching, and other more advanced electronics applications. phase taps, coil modifications, wiring and troubleshooting A continuation of Electronics 1; students learn electronic Prerequisites: GCRFT-101 Electronics 1 GCRFT-201 2(1) ELECTRONICS lesson hour per week for one quarter. quarter. one for week per hour lesson style, technique, sound, and instrument design. One private a focus on understanding the relationship between musical with bass or guitar electric on instruction instrument Private GCRFT-107 1(2) PERFORMANCE INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE // GUITAR CRAFT quarter. one for projects plus hours lab 24 supervised and hours lecture Twelve buffing. and painting, preparation, for including finishing instruments, and repairing musical techniques and procedures covers course This properties. musical its on effect aprofound have can but cosmetic, Instrument Fabrication 1:An instrument’s finish is not only 1, GCRFT-104 Design GCRFT-103 Instrument Prerequisites: GCRFT-206 FINISH WORK (3) fabrication project for one quarter. independent plus hours lab supervised 35 and hours lecture Four buffing. and painting as well as pickups and necks bodies, instrument including materials, raw from bass or student designs and fabricates a personal electric guitar each program, the of centerpiece the As itself. instrument the in is skill and knowledge aluthier’s of proof ultimate Prerequisites: GCRFT-104 Instrument Fabrication 1. The GCRFT-204 FABRICATION INSTRUMENT 2(6) COURSES 15 GCRFT-307 INSTRUMENTPERFORMANCE 3 (2) GCRFT-307 Performance 2. Instrument GCRFT-207 Prerequisites: Private instrument instruction on acoustic guitar with focus style, musical between relationship the understanding on technique, sound and acoustic guitar design. One private lesson hour per week for one quarter COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE

Prerequisites: GCRFT-204 Instrument Fabrication 2. Each Each 2. Fabrication Instrument GCRFT-204 Prerequisites: student builds a complete acoustic guitar from raw materials. include:Topics wood selection, sizing stock and surfacing, bracing, neck and body construction, scaling, marquetry, inlay work and setup. 20 lecture hours and 39 supervised lab projects. plus hours GCRFT-306 ACOUSTIC GUITAR FINISHING (2) FINISHING GUITAR ACOUSTIC GCRFT-306 for Techniques Work. Finish GCRFT-106 Prerequisites: filling, preparation, wood including guitars, acoustic finishing masking, sanding, and color sanding coating, sealing, top buffing. Eight lecture 14 hourssupervised and lab hours. GCRFT-305 ACOUSTIC GUITAR FIXTURES GUITAR (4) ACOUSTIC GCRFT-305 Prerequisites: GCRFT-203 Instrument Design 2. Design and manufacture of all necessary fixtures for the construction of an acoustic guitar. Includes molds, clamping fixtures and layout templates. Six lecture hours and supervised 28 lab hours. GCRFT-304 ACOUSTIC GUITAR FABRICATION (5) FABRICATION GUITAR ACOUSTIC GCRFT-304 GCRFT-303 ACOUSTIC GUITAR DESIGN (2) GUITAR ACOUSTIC GCRFT-303 Prerequisites: GCRFT-203 Instrument Design 2. Every detail affects ergonomics, function, design instrument’s an of sound and playability. This course covers principals of including design, body and neck, headstock guitar acoustic lecture Eight design. template and hardware of selection supervised hours, research assignments hours, fourteen lab projects. design and EMPHASIS // GUITAR CRAFT ACOUSTIC DESIGN CRAFT ACOUSTIC GUITAR // EMPHASIS Prerequisites: GCRFT-107 Instrument Performance 1. Performance 1. Instrument GCRFT-107 Prerequisites: electric on instruction instrument private of Continuation guitar or bass with a focus on understanding the relationship One design. instrument and sound, style, musical between private lesson hour per week for one quarter. GCRFT-207 INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE (2) 2 GCRFT-207 GCRFT-107 INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE 1 (2) GCRFT-107 Private instrument instruction on electric guitar or bass with musical between relationship the understanding on focus a private One design. instrument and sound, technique, style, lesson hour per week for one quarter. GUITAR CRAFT GUITAR DESIGN GUITAR // ACOUSTIC GCRFT-207 INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE 2 (2) GCRFT-207 Performance1. Instrument GCRFT-107 Prerequisites: electric on instruction instrument private of Continuation guitar or bass with a focus on understanding the relationship One design. instrument and sound, style, musical between private lesson hour per week for one quarter. 16 GENERAL ADMISSIONS are applying (see below): you to which program the by required items additional any with along mail by together items following the of all Send CERTIFICATE APPLICATION PROCESS registration week. during place take will tours student new and meetings housing Daily classes. of start to the prior weeks two least at arrive should assistance housing/roommate need who the first week isof classes bypermission only. Students after Registration classes. of week first the of Friday until for registration and orientation. Late registration will be held classes of start to the prior to arrive expected are Students REGISTRATION admissions requirements. minimum meet must students all such, As Programs. Musicians Institute does not participate in Ability to Benefit TOABILITY BENEFIT NOTICE CERTIFICATES • • • • • ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

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NOTICES REGARDING CREDIT CREDIT GRANTED FOR PREVIOUS NOTICE CONCERNING EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND EXPERIENCE. CREDENTIALS EARNED AT MUSICIANS Musicians Institute Guitar Craft Academy does not accept INSTITUTE or grant credit for/from previous education, training or experience. Musicians Institute Guitar Craft Academy Nashville is a special purpose institution. That purpose is inspiring excellence in the art of guitar building and design while DISCLAIMER preparing students for careers in the music industry. While Musicians Institute provides no guarantee that Students should be aware that transfer of credit is always employment will result from attending or completing any the responsibility of the receiving institution. Whether or not program offered by the institution, we are dedicated to credits transfer is solely up to the receiving institution. Any assisting students in finding professional opportunities. student interested in transferring credit hours should check For more information on our Artist & Industry Support with the receiving institution directly to determine to what Center, visit extent, if any, credit hours can be transferred. nashville.mi.edu.

The transferability of credits you earn at Musicians Institute is DIVERSITY STATEMENT at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may Musicians Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and seek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree or certificate you diverse environment for the community it serves. Members of earn in your program is also at the complete discretion of the the MI community include students, faculty, administration, institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits, families, and visiting artists. As an institution that is dedicated degree, or certificate that you earn at this institution are not to preparing students for careers in the diversified music accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you and entertainment industry, MI strives to cultivate talented may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at individuals from across all backgrounds with conscious efforts that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that to enrich the global public. your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you

ADMISSIONS OFFICE | MUSICIANS INSTITUTE - 6752 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028 PHONE: 1 (800) ALL-PLAY | EMAIL: [email protected] 17 18 GENERAL TUITION &FEES 2017-2018 † Multiply technology fee by number of quarters referenced on the previous page. previous the on referenced quarters of number by fee technology † Multiply date. fees start the on specific details for to your Department pertaining Admissions our contact Please features. and prices to manufacturer according vary Costs department Billing information. current student for See full. in paid are fees and tuition required until classes attend or facilities MI to enter required these allowed of not are list acomplete for Students items. nashville.mi.edu/student-materials Visit equipment. and software materials, own their to source programs All students require instruction. of quarter each for registration of time the at due are and basis aquarterly on charged are programs all for fees and Tuition credits. of number on based quarter by vary for costs Tuition Status Enrollment information. see Please further programs. other all for quarter per credits 15 at load course optimal on based are lengths program Published NOTE: refundable. are programs All $300.00; DEPOSIT: TUITION CERTIFICATE FEES CERTIFICATE TUITION GUITAR CRAFT // ACOUSTIC DESIGN // ACOUSTIC CRAFT GUITAR GUITAR CRAFT // PROGRAMS ALL CRAFT GUITAR GUITAR CRAFT GUITAR ACOUSTIC CRAFT DESIGN ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. APPLICATION REFUNDABLE) (NON- FEEE $100.00 $100.00 QUARTER EQUIPMENT REFUNDABLE) 2 3 $400.00 $400.00 (NON- COST PER QUARTER PER MATERIALS $7,995.00 $7,995.00 TOTAL CREDITS OTHER FEES OTHER 30 45 TECHNOLOGY FEE TECHNOLOGY (NON-REFUNDABLE) PER QUARTER PER PER CREDIT PER $533.00 $533.00 $15.00 $15.00 $23,985.00 $15,990.00 $530.00 $545.00 TOTAL TOTAL GENERAL 19 delivered solely solely delivered

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• • • Desktop Readers (Mac and Windows): These desktop reader applications require Adobe AIR be to installed and current on the machine. All tech specifications are related same to minimum requirements for Adobe AIR http://www.adobe.com/products/air/tech-specs. installation: html. Android Devices: Android Phone & tablet devices utilizing the Android OS are compatible with the deliver application. Due the to wide variety of manufacturers and models, a standardized list of actual devices cannot be issued. Android OS 4.4 or above is recommended. Apple Devices: Apple iPad (iPad2 or newer recommended**) iPad Mini (Retina display suggested**) recommended**) newer or (4s iPhone iOS 7 or above is recommended. ** All device versions are technically compatible with the delivery application. older However, devices may be limited by memory and CPU requirements of a given book/file size. It is likely that students with iOS devices pre-iPad 2/iPhone 4 will application. deliver the functionality diminished experience GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: As such, you will need a device that meets the following below: specifications BYOD POLICY BYOD Each student at Musicians Institute must have a device that allows for access our to Learning Management System (LMS) and corresponding materials. This is a requirement has Institute Musicians Institute. Musicians at enrollment of made every effort ensure to that this material is available on a systems. devices/operating different of multitude BOOKS, DEVICES SUPPLIES AND BOOKS AND MATERIALS BOOKS Transcript Request Fee $15 Fee Request Transcript $20 Fee Transcript Rushed COURSE-RELATED FEES: Some courses require additional fees for supplies and/or equipment. Course-related fees must be paid at the time of Registration. Courses with related fees are noted under Course Descriptions. Fees may change without notice; registration. of time the at provided be will information current ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ADMINISTRATIVE $50 Fee Re-Application Late Registration Fee $100 Rescheduled/ to due Retest Exam Missed Fee 20 GENERAL CENTER SUPPORT INDUSTRY & ARTIST areas by providing:Artist Services following the in succeed you help advisors AISC sessions, facilitated group workshops, and supplemental instructional Through scheduled appointments, group-tutoring workshops, classroom. the of out and in both success promoting in aid will that experience campus their to enhance tools necessary the with student each provide can advisors Our HELPHOW WE CAN YOU SUCCEED enhance student well-being. counseling while promoting healthy social atmosphere for in academic advising, career strategies, and personal and professional goals. This “hub” will guide students personal of achievement the to facilitate environment caring and asupportive with students provides AISC MI’s CENTER? WHATS THE PURPOSE OFTHE ARTIST SUPPORT matters. Audition Preparation, and all other musical and career-based Student Advising, Professional Internships, Auditions and Entrepreneurship, Self-Branding Techniques, Humanities, Bios, Letters, Cover Resumes, Kits), Press (Electronic to): EPK’s limited not (but including items professional Center specializes in all social alongside sciences, various Support & the Industry Thus, Artist utmost importance. Our student’ well-being and general happiness are of industry. entertainment the in to excel needed skills and confidence fostering and strategies, learning of course materials, facilitating professional development understanding their enhancing by students to empower is (AISC) Center Support &Industry Artist the of goal The CENTER ARTIST &INDUSTRY SUPPORT • • • • • •

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on the next page. next the on are oflocated explanation these services Detailed include: Services MI. of out and in both present are Development Artist and Professional Thus, classes. development professional BACH and AA our of man with matters. Many of the aforementioned items also correspond Audition Preparation), and all other musical and based career Self-Branding, Professional Internships, Auditions (and EPK’s (Electronic Kits), Press Entrepreneurship, Resumes, to): limited not (but including items professional various on through and instruction detailed accomplished counseling is This careers. professional and academic their to develop alumni with the guidance, support, and resources needed and students provide advisors Services &Industry Artist Our ARTIST &INDUSTRY SERVICES MI CONNECTSMI (CONNECTS.MI.EDU) cover and letters, promotional materials. skills, interview EPKs, resumes, their polish and develop alumni and students to help available are advisors AISC AND MOCK INTERVIEW SERVICES RESUME, COVER EPK, PERSONAL LETTER, WEBPAGE, advising and more. course general Internship jobinquires, inquires, searching, including: counseling strategic career planning, networking, career, to your pertaining matters all and any on coaching individual for available are team AISC the of members All ONE-ON-ONE ADVISEMENT MEETINGS CENTER DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS ARTIST &INDUSTRY SUPPORT include: Services advisors. AISC with appointments to make opportunity the have also Graduates opportunities. networking and events educational clinics, through industry music the and to MI connected stay can Alumni program. MI their from graduate students after available to be continue AISC the of services The ENGAGEMENT ALUMNI • • • • • • • • •

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• • • • INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISING INTERNATIONAL Our International Student Affairs office can counsel students in regardsStudent to Visas, extensions, I-20’s, F-1 transfers, OPT Culture topics. related visa student other and permits, work shock and adjustment counseling is also available for those students having difficulties adjustingto a new environment. with your new environment. The Student Affairs Office offers a wide range of services, including: ARTIST& INDUSTRY SUPPORT CENTER STUDENT AFFAIRS The Student Affairs Office is hereto provide support and guidance during your transition MI to and throughout the length of your program. Ourmission is ensure to that you have access the to resources you need be to a successful student. Our dedicated staff is committed assisting to you with any issues which may arise as you familiarize yourself STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER SUPPORT STUDENT Our Approach provides you with a built-in support system that will help you throughout your academic studies, Furthermore, career. your into and development, professional MI’s SSC advisors provide each student with the tools promote and experience campus their enhance to needed success both in and out of the classroom. GENERAL AFFILIATIONS AND DISCOUNTS TO CAREER CAREER TO DISCOUNTS AND AFFILIATIONS GENERAL RELATED EVENTS Students are encouraged attend to career related events with MI’s discounted and seasonal rates. Past events and affiliations include: NAMM ASCAP Show, I Create Music Expo, TAXI Road Rally, GrammyU, California Copyright Conference, and more. CAREER WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS CAREER quarter every held are seminars and workshops Career-related bolsterto a student’s understanding of the entertainment industry. CAREER & INDUSTRY MENTORING &CAREER INDUSTRY Private career and industry mentoring sessions are available allto MI students and alumni. Students / alumni meet one-on- personalized provide who industry professionals top with one advice on career options and how prepare to for life as a professional. Each quarter, audition workshops train students and and students train workshops audition Each quarter, alumni in the fundamental techniques necessary gain to a (2) of consists Workshops Audition The edge. competitive steps. Step 1 – what expect to at a professional audition. Step 2 isprepares the mockalumni audition / – the student material for a mock audition and their performance is critiqued instructor. the by AUDITION WORKSHOPS & MOCK AUDITIONS WORKSHOPS & MOCK AUDITION MI Connects, MI’s proprietary online talent and opportunity resource, is an exclusive service for current and former students. The Artist & Industry Support Center receives managers, scouts, producers, talent from calls frequent music potential representatives, A&R agents, booking services the require who managers studio and students, of trained musicians and engineers. All members can post and videos, photos, links, media social including profiles resumes the to MI Connects online database. Members also gain access online to job boards, a search engine exclusive MIto Connects, and a community forum. 22 GENERAL POLICIES procedure. students from any school regulations, or common processes, submission. Submission of such a review does not exempt contacted about the committee decision within one week of be will Students Affairs. Academic of Office to the submitted and Office) Registrar’s the in available are (forms/instructions writing in made be must requests such All to graduate. ability or average point grade her or his affect may that grades or status in change any to appeal right the has A student REVIEW FOR ACADEMIC APPEALS/REQUEST program. the from termination and funding Aid Financial of loss in results quarters consecutive three for 2.0 than less GPA of cumulative continued A status. Probation Academic Official on placed being student the in results quarters consecutive two for 2.0 than less GPA of Acumulative status. Warning Probationary on placed are 2.0 than less GPA of acumulative showing students Satisfactory Academic is Progress reviewed and quarterly ACADEMIC PROBATION including termination from the program. to and up actions disciplinary to additional subject are and grade afailing receive may students occurred, to have proven academic or dishonesty falsification of academic information is where cases In plagiarism. and/or falsification, cheating, of form any as defined is dishonesty Academic assignments. academic their out carrying in standards ethical highest the respect and honorably to behave obligation an have students All HONESTY/INTEGRITY ACADEMIC weeks of break. two by followed testing, of week one and 10 classes of weeks academicquarterly calendar, with each quarter consisting of on ayear-round operate programs certificate and degree All CALENDARACADEMIC DEFINITIONS ACADEMIC POLICIES AND for excused absences, which must be documented and are are and documented be must which absences, excused for reasons of Examples review. for Office Affairs Student the to submitted be must absences excused for requests All excused. be may absence an cases, rare In registered. are they which for class every to attend expected are Students ABSENCES EXCUSED from the program. termination in result will Absence of Leave approved an without weeks consecutive three than more for school from Absence attendance). on information specific for syllabus course the (see class that for grade afailing in result may aclass from contacted and counseled by an Advisor. Continued absence be will attendance lesson private or classroom poor show who Students grades. course overall into factored is and lessons, and classes all in recorded and required is attendance Regular ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. be approved. be not may class same the from absences repeated for Requests days. five is quarter per absences excused of number maximum The 11 Week of Friday denied. be will after and/or period this after submitted Requests to class. return student’s the after days school five within documentation accompanying Excused absence requests must be submitted with include: to review, subject registered is not permitted. not are they which for courses in students by Attendance AUDITING failed and courses termination from the program. may Absence of Leaver official or excuse without absence excessive above, noted As grade. final astudent’s on effect detrimental have a will and grade final astudent’s into factored be will above manner the in excused not are that absences All ABSENCES UNEXCUSED full tuition will be charged, and normal grading standards will will standards grading normal and charged, be will tuition full again, course the to take required be will re-test the failing (70). C- at Students awarded be will credit level, to apassing grade course the raises successfully student the If Appeals). fee a (see for time one exam final the re-take required course will be allowed to appeal and, upon approval, (70) C- a in below grade course overall an receiving A student COURSE REPETITION CLASS STANDING the application fee. less cancellation, of days 30 within refund tuition a complete receive will she later); or is he (whichever enrollment after days calendar seven withdraws or instruction, of day first the on day business the of end the before Registrar Institute’s Musicians to cancellation of notice awritten submitting by withdraws and instruction, of course of a day first the attends astudent If 979-3772 (323) Nashville, TN 37211 Place Harding 5000 Musicians Institute, Registrar’s Office to: sent be should cancellation of notice Written postmark. the of date the of as effective becomes cancellation of notice written The classes. to attend failure by or instruction of day first the attending to prior Office Records written notice of cancellation to Musicians Institute’s Student tuition refund, any less non-refundable fees by submitting a afull receive and Agreement Enrollment Student the cancel to right the has student The TO CANCEL: RIGHT BUYERS PROGRAMS CERTIFICATE CANCELLATION OF ENROLLMENT • •

Emergency circumstances (medical, family or other) duty or military Jury GENERAL 23 POLICIES applicable tuition rate. tuition applicable thedrop-add period. 50% of tuition will be refunded for classes dropped during Week3. the fourth week on. seventh week will appear on the student’s transcript as a “W.” a grade based on course requirements met up to point.that at any time before Week 2 with full tuition refund to students enrolled Office of any schedule changes. changes. schedule any of Advisor Student Credits added the to schedule will be charged at the Payment is dueimmediately upon adding credits. Full tuition will be refunded for credits dropped during classes from dropped for refunded be will tuition No Withdrawals after the second week but before the Withdrawals after the seventh week will be assigned cancellation to subject courses are Under-enrolled Financial Financial notify must Aid recipients Aid the International students must notify International the

Drop/Add Period - A drop/add period is the period of time at the beginning of each quarter during which classes add without or drop may students registered each for period drop/add penalties. The registration late course begins on the first day of the quarter and ends on the Friday of Week 2. Refunds and Tuition cancellations and Withdrawals changes schedule of Notification ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦

• • • • HOLIDAYS, CALENDAR AND SCHOOL CLOSURES SCHOOL AND CALENDAR HOLIDAYS, Musicians Institute does not reschedule, make up, or otherwise replace classes, lessons or other events that fall on holidays, during school closures or on other occasions on which the school is not open. Please refer the to most recent Academic closures. such on information for Calendar (LOA) OF ABSENCE LEAVES Students who find they to have take a Leave of Absence (LOA) must submit a written request the to Office of Student Affairs. The request must be mailed or personally delivered the: to Office Registrar’s Institute, Musicians 5000 Harding Place 37211 TN Nashville, (323) 979-3772 The request should contain the student’s expected date of return. The maximum length of an end-of-quarter is LOA calendar180 days. are LOA only granted students to who DROPPING OR ADDING COURSES OR ADDING DROPPING Students areallowed drop to or add any class without fees or penaltiesby submitting Drop a / Addform the to Registrar by Friday of Week 2. Students wishing drop to classes below approval counseling/ seek must quarter per credit-units 12 through the Office of Student Affairs. program a from completely withdrawing on Further Information can be found under Withdrawal from a Program in this catalog. 12 or more units12 6 - 8.5 9 - 11.5 5.5 or less or 5.5

Students with full- and three-quarter-time status have full access MI to facilities. Less-than-half-time status is only available to students students to available only is status Less-than-half-time requiring less-than six units complete to a program. Half-time Full-time Three-quarter-time Less-than-half-time One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each weeks, week for 10 or the equivalent amount of work over a different time; At least an equivalent amount of work as required above for other academicactivities as established by Institute. Musicians Such requests may be denied in cases in which student

• • • • • • • • A credit-hour/credit-unit measures the quarterly academic quarterly academic measures the credit-hour/credit-unit A weight given a particular to course Inside (e.g. Studio Drumming= 1 credit-unit). A quarter credit-hour represents following: the of either STUDENT ACCESS TO FACILITIES TO ACCESS STUDENT Students should be aware that diminished course loads may result in diminished access MI to campus and facilities. Note: is requested, courses or load success, course based on unlikely. deemed CHANGES IN ENROLLMENT STATUS ENROLLMENT IN CHANGES students provide to designed are programs Institute Musicians expedited as in experience educational possible best the not generally is it such, As appropriate. is as timeframe a advisable for students enroll to in courses in excess of the optimal course units load per of 15 quarter. Regardless of the foregoing, in certain cases, it may be necessary for students to enroll in course loads in excess of this optimal course load. In these rare cases, students may be required meet to with and extra adding to prior advisors academic from approval request courses in order best to ensure student success. Completion of an optimal 15 credits per quarter is required to to required is quarter per credits 15 optimal an of Completion shortest frame. possible the time within programs all complete ENROLLMENT STATUS ELECTIVES Electives are courses other than core requirements chosen by the student from an approved course offering. In programs with successfully complete must students requirements, elective the total number of required elective credits in order qualify to for the degree or certificate. CREDIT-HOUR/CREDIT-UNIT apply. A student who has passed a course and earned credit may not re-takethe same course for additional credit unless the catalog course description states “may be repeated for credit.” 24 GENERAL POLICIES each enrollment status is as follows: for quarter every requirement completion unit minimum The CERTIFICATE (TWO-QUARTER) 30-UNIT PROGRAMS below. listed are status and program each for requirements their program and enrollment status. Minimum unit completion on depending time of period acertain within units of number above) aminimum or C- of agrade with pass (i.e. complete must students all Progress, Academic Satisfactory To maintain COMPLETION UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS is: program each for attempted be may that units of number allowable maximum The “NR.” “W,” and “I,” “NC,” as transcript the on designated courses F, Dor of and grades letter receiving courses completed, units per evaluation period include units transferred into the program, attempted units as counted Units program. the from terminated be will attempted units of number allowable maximum the reaching before aprogram to complete fail who Students ALLOWABLE UNITS MAXIMUM Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students receiving Federal Financial Aid should also see LOA. approved an for maximum 120-day government’s Federal the exceeds leave six-month the because loan their on repayment begin and/or period grace the enter LOA will asix-month takes and Loan Stafford a Federal received has who student Any Leave. the during Aid Financial receive to qualified not LOA on are Students aprogram. of length the LOA one during only take may Students LOA. the before beginning progress academic maintaining satisfactory are and exams final including quarter entire the complete (three quarters) for each enrollment status is as follows: as is status enrollment each for quarters) (three year academic per requirement completion unit minimum The 45-UNIT (THREE-QUARTER) CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS result in diminished access to MI campus and facilities. and campus to MI access diminished in result may loads course diminished that aware be should Students Registrar. the of Office the through units said for register may program their to complete units than fewer 15 need who students Certificate and *Associate Affairs. Student of Office the through approval request must quarter 12 per than fewer in units to enroll wishing *Students minimum unit requirement. your for office Aid Financial the -See enrollment Mixed Note: • • • • • • • • •

ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Full-time (12 or more units per quarter)*: 10 (12 quarter)*: units per Full-time units more or units 45 Programs: Certificate 2qtr 30-unit Full-time (12 or more units per quarter)*: 10 (12 quarter)*: units per Full-time units more or (9-11 time 7units quarter): per units Three-quarter 67.5units Programs: Certificate 3qtr 45-unit Three-quarter time (9-11.5 time 7units quarter): per units Three-quarter 4units quarter): per units (6-8 Half-time Half-time (6-8.5 units per quarter): 4units quarter): per units (6-8.5 Half-time unit 1 quarters): per 6units (less-than time half than Less apply to all students, whether new or returning: or new whether students, to all apply rules following The Office. Registrar’s the through coordinated every quarter of enrollment. All registration procedures are All students are required to register for prior to classes REGISTRATION ACOUSTIC GUITAR DESIGN CERTIFICATE INGUITAR CRAFT, CERTIFICATE INGUITAR CRAFT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS applicable) being dropped from those students’ schedules. (where lessons and courses in result will quarter next the for attendance confirm to officially Failure (see Tuition &Fees). re-registration period will a late be assessed registration fee the of end the after register who students Continuing quarter. current their of week ninth the during quarter next their for All continuing students are required to register for classes CONTINUING STUDENTS at the times designated for new student registration. Instructions and materials for registration will be made available testing where applicable (see Academic Calendar for dates). placement completed have and Office Admissions the through processed completely and fully been have they if only Permission to register for is granted classes to new students STUDENTS NEW result in diminished access to MI campus and facilities. and campus to MI access diminished in result may loads course diminished that aware be should Students Registrar. the of Office the through units said for register may program their to complete units than fewer 15 need who students Certificate and *Associate Affairs. Student of Office the through approval request must quarter 12 per than fewer in units to enroll wishing *Students minimum unit requirement. your for office Aid Financial the -See enrollment Mixed Note: • • • • • • • • •

required tuition and fees have been paid. been have fees and tuition required until facilities MI to enter permitted be not will Students options). payment and costs about information more for Fees (see Tuition and registration at payable and due are fees and tuition All Payment of all tuition and fees. and tuition all of Payment GPA. 2.0 aminimum Maintain program). Complete required 30-45 credit-units (varies by fees. and tuition all of Payment GPA. 2.0 aminimum Maintain program). Complete required 30-45 credit-units (varies by unit 1 quarter): per 6units (less-than Less-than-half-time GENERAL 25 POLICIES FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL FINANCIAL AND STATE FEDERAL PROGRAMS ASSISTANCE qualified U.S.to available assistance financial is Student citizens and eligible non-citizens with a valid high school financial student for applying Students equivalent). (or diploma assistance begin the application process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA may be completed online at fafsa.ed.gov. Assistancewith the NO CREDIT (NC) NO CREDIT Credit. Pass/No See (NR) NO RECORD The letters “NR” on the transcript indicate that there is no record of an overall course grade on file in the Registrar’s Office. This indication is for administrative purposes only and has issue the once grade letter appropriate the to changed is resolved. been (NC) NO CREDIT (P), PASS Some course credits may be earned by meeting requirements other than those stipulated course in descriptions/on syllabi (such as Challenging out “Pass/Fail” courses). The status of these courses is designated on your transcript as either “P” (Pass: course requirements met and credit earned) or “NC” (No Credit: course requirements not met and credit not earned). These designations do not affect a student’s GPA, passed be must Credit” “No receiving course required any but in order complete to the requirements necessary achieve to a certificate. or degree GRADING STANDARDS AND REPORTING AND GRADING STANDARDS The Grade Point Average will (GPA) beused measure to a calculated Progress. is Academic This Satisfactory student’s by dividing the number ofgrade points by the number of units attempted. passing A grade or better of C- (70) is required to earn credit in all core and elective course work. INCOMPLETE (I) A grade of Incomplete will be approved only if the student is making satisfactory progress in the course, but cannot unforeseen, to due examination or project final the complete justifiable, and documented reasons including but not limited a personalto: emergency; an illness; or a documented family emergency. All incomplete course work must be made up before the end of the second week of the following quarter unless an extension is granted due verifiable to injury or illness. When course work is completed the to satisfaction of all established requirements of the course, a grade will be issued replace to the “I” on the student’s transcript. Failure to complete the course work within the maximum allotted time will “Incomplete.” the “F” of replacing grade a in result An Incomplete on a prerequisite course must be resolved before the student can enroll in a class requiring that course as prerequisite. a GPA 4.00 4.00 3.70 3.30 3.00 2.70 2.30 2.00 1.70 1.30 1.00 0.70 0.00 Credit No Record No NC NR SCORE 98-100 93-97 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62 0-59 Pass Incomplete Withdrawal Credit No Record No C- IS THE LOWEST PASSING GRADE PASSING THE LOWEST IS C- GRADE A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- F P I W NC NR GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) GRADE AVERAGE POINT An average of all grade points awarded for all courses attempted, calculated by dividing the number of grade points by the number of units attempted. Students enrolled in all programs are required have to earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at the end of the first quarter for all 30-unit, failing Students two-quarter certificate students. program achieve to minimum requirements GPA will be placed on probation and must correct the problem within a specified period of time avoid to possible termination. GRADE POINT A number used measure to academic achievement in a credit unit 0.0 = F). course Grades = A+, (4.0 are calculated based oncombination a of factors that may include attendance, syllabus course each (see tests and assignments participation, for specific grading standards). All and Elective requirements must be met with will a grade Tuition be of C-, or better (1.7). courses. repeated all for charged The following grading standards will be applied all to credit unit requirements: GRADING GRADING POLICIES 26 GENERAL POLICIES must be submitted no later than one week prior to registration. to prior week one than later no submitted be must and paperwork other applications Note: Aid forms, All Financial loan disbursements via email or by Postal U.S. Service. electronic funds transfer. Students will be notified of Federal via school the to sent are funds aid financial State and Federal time. same the at way or same the in disbursed always not various programs financialassistance (described herein)are the from Funds attendance. of program the of duration the throughout funding quarterly is disbursed assistance Financial updates). to annual subject are costs these catalog; this of section Tuition &Fees the in shown also are figures (current budget expense astandard on based are costs Other catalog. this of section Tuition &Fees the in found be can fees and tuition for Charges costs. transportation tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing, personal, and includes attendance of cost Astudent’s study. of course the for attendance of cost the from EFC the subtracting by determined A student’s eligibility for need-based financialassistance is Quarters. Fall and Summer the in eligibility continued for aid financial for to reapply required are Quarter Spring the in attending begin that Students attendance. of quarter third their beyond assistance receive quarters). Students are required to re-apply to continue to (up to three year academic an for awarded is assistance financial Student aid. of non-receipt or loss in result will so do other documents required to determine eligibility. Failure to or benefits or income, untaxed of verification transcripts, tax provide additional documents, such as student and/or parent to Office Aid Financial the by contacted be may “verification” called aprocess for selected Applicants (ISIR). Summary Information Student Institutional an of form the in Report Aid Student the of notification receives Office Aid Financial The federal and state financial aid. to determineOffice each individualstudent’s eligibility for Aid Financial MI the by utilized is contribution This (EFC). is used to calculate a family’s Expected Family Contribution FAFSA the on collected information The FAFSA. the submitting of weeks two within to students Report Aid aStudent send will aid application coordinator. The of Department U.S. Education financial MI the contacting by to applicants provided is FAFSA T GRANT PELL FEDERAL MUSICIANS INSTITUTE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE program funds. aid financial student federal from paid not moneys the of refund a to entitled are funds aid financial student federal received have who Students refund. any of amount the less interest, plus loan the of amount full the to repay responsibility the have program educational an for to pay aloan obtain who Students STUDENT LOAN RESPONSIBILITIES he Pell Grant program is intended to help provide eligible ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. responsible for the entire interest on that portion of the loan. the of portion that on interest entire the for responsible be will and Loan, Stafford Unsubsidized an in difference the borrow may Loan) Stafford the on maximum the than (for less need calculated have a who Students period. grace specified the and school in time the during loan the on interest the pay will government the Loan, Stafford asubsidized for a need not complete their education. For students who demonstrate do they if even loans these to repay required are Borrowers $50.00 USD per loan. of payment monthly aminimum with attendance of date last the after months six begins loan aStafford of Repayment loan. Stafford unsubsidized an from be must amount $7,000 this of to $4,000 least At students). (for Bachelor years academic fourth and third to $12,500 the up for year, and academic second the up to year,for $10,500 academic first the for program) the on (depending loan unsubsidized or a subsidized in to $9,500 $6,334 of to amaximum up borrow may denied, students, or dependent students whose Parent Loan (PLUS) is Independent to $2,000. up of loan unsubsidized additional an Bachelor students). Dependent students are also eligible for (for years academic fourth and third the for $5,500 year, and academic second their in $4,500 year, academic first their in program) the on (depending loan unsubsidized or a subsidized in $3,500 up to borrow may students Qualified repaid. be must students with additional funds for college. All Federal Loans This is a low-interest, loan need-based designed to provide FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN basis. served” first / come a“first on offered are awards and limited are funds these that note Please office. aid financial school’s the by administered and Education of Department the by funded is program This repaid. not is and need The FSEOG is for undergraduate students with exceptional (FSEOG) GRANT OPPORTUNITY FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL never be less than $50.00 USD per month. per USD $50.00 than less be never will but borrowed, amount the with vary will payment monthly the of amount The disbursement. final the from days to 60 30 within begins loan PLUS the on Repayment repaid. be must loans These Education. of Department the by approval require and credit-based are loans PLUS student. to the awarded aid financial other minus education, of cost yearly to the up daughter’s education. Eligible PLUS borrowers may borrow son/ their for pay to help money to borrow chose who students PLUS loans are designed for qualifiedparents of dependent (PLUS) UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FEDERAL PARENT LOAN FOR eligibility for this grant. this for eligibility Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine ofDepartment Education uses the information provided on the Education for undergraduate students that are not repaid. The of Department the from gifts are Grants Pell choice. their of institution post-secondary to the access students

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27 28 GENERAL POLICIES interview: exit an Loan(s) in Student Federal their about information Before leaving school, students must receive the following REPAYMENT INFORMATION FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN obligation. an not are but convenience, a as sent are books coupon and statements Billing a bill. receive not did student the if even paid be must payments Loan serious consequences. very has which default, loan in result may note, promissory the in terms the to according or time, on loan the repay to Failure iswith dissatisfied the program. or program, the completing after ajob get not does student the completed, not is program educational the when even loan the legal document. This commitment to repay includes repaying abinding is note This note. the of terms to the according loans their to repay agree students note, apromissory signing By LOAN BORROWERS THE FOLLOWING IS LIST REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENT Education. of Department the by provided note promissory the on shown be will period grace the of length exact The school. the by defined as status half-time below adrop after or attendance of date last the after begins period before repayment period begins. The grace period to agrace right the have Loan aStafford borrowing Students RESPONSIBILITIES BORROWERS AND RIGHTS • • • • • • • • • • ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

total amount borrowed. the on based amount repayment monthly average The that holds the loan(s). organization the with contacts all document and forms request deferment all of copies maintain Always default. in result may payments to make Failure processed. is to the until deferment make payments continue must adeferment for applied have that Borrowers payments all of amount and frequency number, the as well as due is payment first the when specifies that schedule arepayment given be must Borrowers loan questions. for to write where and payments, loan to send where The name of the organization that holds the loan(s), school. to another transfer or change, number Security Social or change, address from school, dropping below half-time status, name or withdrawal graduation, occur: following the of any if The organization that holds the loan(s) must be notified cancellation conditions. and deferment of alist given be must Borrowers The fees expected during the repayment period. (see previous). interview exit an attend must students school, leaving Before interview. entrance an attend must students disbursement, afirst receiving Before A description of deferment and cancellation provisions. prepayment, refinancingand consolidation loans. A description of repayment options, such as that program. for (SAP) Progress Academic forrequirements Satisfactory minimum the met not have study of program active their in units completed than less 66.66% of their cumulative attempted have that students or study of program active their in 2.0 than less of Average) Point GPA (Grade acumulative with Students DEFINEDSAP failing. of risk at be may who students identifies and study of programs their through Institute. This policy insures that students are progressing quantitative academic standards while attending Musicians and qualitative both meet to required are not, or aid financial receive they whether of regardless students, All recipients. aid non-financial for standards SAP the than stringent more to or standards must meet all Federal requirements and be equal The recipients. aid financial all for (SAP) progress academic satisfactory monitor and to define programs aid IV Title in Federal regulations require all institutions that participate PROGRESS (SAP) SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC are reviewed to see whether or not the academic plan was met. met. was plan academic the not or whether to see reviewed are quarters consecutive three for SAP to meet fail that Students TERMINATIONSAP person through the Registrar Services Department. in made be must plan academic and/or schedule to changes All revoked. be will privileges registration Online Note: telephone as changes and deadlines related thereto transpire. /or and email via Institute Musicians by to students reported regardingProgress Satisfactory Academic will Progress be denied. or approved be may appeals appealed; is status probationary SAP the until aid financial for ineligible be will status probation SAP in Students student. the by followed be must which established, be will plan updated an and reviewed be will plan academic quarter’s previous The advising. academic mandatory to attend required are quarters consecutive two for SAP to meet fail that Students SAP PROBATION STATUS person through the Registrar Services Department. in made be must plan academic and/or schedule to changes Note: campus. on offered services tutoring free to request counselor Affairs aStudent with to meet encouraged are status warning aSAP in Students status. probation in result will so to do Failure student. the by followed be must and created be will plan academic An advising. to academic attend mandatory required are quarter one for SAP to meet fail that Students WARNINGSAP STATUS • •

Online registration privileges will be revoked. All All revoked. be will privileges registration Online Updated contact information (collected from student). requested). (if advice management Debt GENERAL 29 POLICIES Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Unsubsidized Federal Loan Program Stafford Subsidized Federal Loan Program PLUSFederal (Parent) Loan Program Grant Program Pell Federal SEOGFederal Grant Program Students who were awarded Title IV loans and/or grants in the quarter in which they have withdrawn. This includes funds that were or could have been disbursed entitled be may students as regulations, federal under a Post-Withdrawalto Disbursement for funds they the to prior disbursed not were but for, eligible were withdrawal. Students who withdraw before the 60% point of the quarter. The percentage is calculated by dividing (a) thenumber of days from the first day of schoolto and including the withdrawal the total date by (b) number of days in the quarter from the first to day and including the last day of quarter*.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. • • RETURN OF UNEARNED SFA PROGRAMRETURN OF FUNDS UNEARNED SFA The school must return the lesser of the amount of SFA program funds that the student does not earn or the amount of institutional cost that the student incurred for the payment period, multiplied by the percentage of funds that was not earned. If the institution must return federal funds received by students who withdrew prior completing to the 60% of a given paymentperiod, the student may owe the school for the portion of funds returned that the institution is otherwise entitled to, based on the school’s approved and applicable refund policy. Return of Title IV Worksheets are available upon request from the Financial Aid Office. (R2T4) CALCULATION FUNDS IV RETURN OF TITLE PRIORITY REFUND MANDATED Title IV funds willbe returned by MI and/or the student as deadlines. and regulations federal to according applicable, their to returned be funds that require regulations Federal original source in the following order: RETURN OF TITLE IV PROCEDURES IV RETURN OF TITLE This applies to: completed Percentage = completed days of Number Number of days in period (rounding the third decimal place up if the fourth decimal place is 5 or more) *Scheduled breaks of at least five consecutive days are excluded from the total number of calendar days in a payment period (numerator) and the number of calendar days completed in that period (denominator). Days in which a student was on an approved leave of absence are also not included in the calendar days from the payment period or period enrollment. of period determine to theamount of SFA Program Funds a student has earned when he or she ceases attendance based on the payment period the student was in attendance. A quarter. the is institution this at period payment U.S. permanent residents who have an Alien Registration or I-551). Receipt Card (I-151 DepartureRecord a with non-citizens eligible Other Naturalization and U.S. Immigration the from (I-94) Service specificdesignations. showing

• • RETURN OF TITLE IV PROVISIONS IV RETURN OF TITLE All institutions participating in the Student Financial Aid (SFA) payment recognized federally a use to required are Programs Withdrawals include withdrawing from all classes, academic which on date The disqualification. academic dismissal, and a student officially notifies the Student Affairs Office of their intent withdraw to will be used as the basis for calculating refunds and returns. In the absence of official notification determined be will date withdrawal the withdrawal, of Upon requirements. IV Title Federal with accordance in notification of withdrawal, MI will determine the amount of of quarter then final their attendance, unearned financial in aid the amount of unearned tuition, as stated in the Enrollment Agreement and in the catalog. An Approved Leave of Absence occurs when a student leaves for a full quarter with the intention return. to An Unapproved Leave of Absence occurs when a student takes more than one quarter off. Requests for all Leaves of Absence must be submitted in writing the to Student Affairs Office priorto the leave. When a student withdraws from all classes or takes an Unapproved Leave of Absence, MI is required complete to a financial unearned student’s a determine to calculation refund aid and unearned tuition for the last quarter they attended. MI’s Return of Title IV Funds Policy and Institutional Refund Policy are updated regularly in order remain to in compliance with any federal from regulations and laws applicable the in changes and state agencies. REFUND & RETURN OF TITLE IV OF & RETURN REFUND FUNDS POLICIES U.S. financial aid programs are onlyavailable to U.S. citizens or students who are in one of the following categories: NON-U.S. CITIZENS NON-U.S. Students who are planning attend to Musicians Institute Studentwith or F-1 Visa an M-1 are ineligible receive to U.S. international financial recommend that We assistance. Financial Student Department of the contact students Assistance in their home country for information on financial aid offered by that country. Students that fail meet to the requirements specified in their financial student for eligible be longer no will plan academic assistance and will be terminated from their program of study at MI. Students who wish re-enroll to after SAP termination must petition for reinstatement and, if approved, may be subject a waiting to period and may also be required create to and adhere an to academic plan through the office of Student Affairs prior returning to MI. to 30 GENERAL POLICIES provides that the MI Financial Aid office staff shall: staff office Aid Financial MI the that provides appropriate financial resources. To this end, this Statement providing by potential educational their achieve students help is to staff office Aid Financial MI the of goal primary The PRINCIPLES STATEMENT INSTITUTE MUSICIANS ETHICAL OF aid. financial student of aspect any in involved entity any in interest or with involvement any prescribe, may MI as manner such in disclose must staff MI entity. such any by sponsored or of activity atraining of part as or body advisory an on serving for expenses) of reimbursement (including value of anything including loans, student any of processing or consolidating holding, making, the in involved Education) of Department U.S. the as (such entity governmental any from value nominal than other of anything accepting or soliciting from refrain will staff MI financial aid. student of aspect any in involved entity any with relationships in making decisions and advising students at regarding MI objective be and gain; personal potential or actual from arising preference any reflect not does and unbiased, accurate, is provides she or he information the that ensure serves; she or he parents and students the of interests best the or regulation, to law, contrary is believes she or he action any taking from refrain benefit; personal her or his for action any taking from refrain should MI at person staff afinancial so, doing In regulated activity. or subsidized, sponsored, agovernment in involved are entities such whether of regardless aid, financial student in manner any in involved entities any with dealings all including specifically responsibilities, her or his out carrying of aspects all in always maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct to expected are staff aid financial (MI) Institute Musicians CONDUCT MUSICIANS INSTITUTE FINANCIAL AID STAFF CODE OF withdrawal. or termination of days 45 within made are Refunds the following order: in refunded be will funds the sources, fund aid financial their to returned funds excess the to have choose who students For sources. fund aid financial to their funds excess the returning or check arefund receiving of choice the given be will student the If, per the institutional calculation, the student is due a refund, catalog). this in later section aProgram from (see Withdrawal for paid been have charges prorated astudent’s if determine completes MI an institutionalprocessed, calculation to refunds determined and completed and any necessary (R2T4) is Calculation Funds IV Title of Return the After DETERMINED INSTITUTIONAL REFUNDS R2T4 AFTER REFUNDS 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Other Student/Parent Private Lender FinancialAssistance State orderasabove) Federal Grants(same orderasabove) Federal Loans(same following quarter. the 1of Week within retesting her or his to complete need will student the approval, Following exam. per $50.00 of afee pay and possible, whenever advance in Department Affairs Student to the form proper the submit must (Incomplete), “I” of grades for or events, unforeseen/unavoidable other or emergencies to due exams final missed for testing late requesting Students RESCHEDULED TESTING TestingSee Out COURSES CHALLENGING TestingSee Out ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING withdrawals. late of Office Aid Financial the notifies Registrar The GPA. their into factored be will which course, that F for of agrade receive will week sixth the after aclass attending stop who students permitted; not is classes of week sixth the after acourse from Withdrawal Registrar. to the writing in apply must period drop/add normal the after acourse from to withdraw wishing Students GPA. the into factored not are Withdrawals classes. of weeks six first the within but period, drop-add normal the after acourse from to withdraw permitted was astudent that indicates transcript the on “W” letter The WITHDRAWAL FROM ACOURSE (W) • • • • • • • • • • • •

a commitment to the goals of MI. of goals to the a commitment reflecting professionalism, of level highest the Maintain refrain from conflict of interest or theperception thereof. and behavior ethical of level highest to the Commit profession. the within viewpoints diverse for respect foster and Promote the free expression of and ideas opinions, opportunities. education continuing and development professional for need the Recognize status. economic or age, disability, of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, basis the on discriminate not do that services Provide financial aid applicants. consistently across the full population of student MI Ensure equity by applying all need analysis formulas personal circumstances. and ensure the confidentiality ofstudent recordsand students, of privacy the protect and dignity the Respect information. Educate consumer students through and families quality plan for education beyond high school. to and to aspire students to encourage efforts Support levels. Federal and State, institutional, the at interests their advocate and students affecting issues the of aware Be need. financial with students to assist effort every Make learning. postsecondary to pursue wish who those for barriers financial to removing committed Be GENERAL 31 POLICIES Illegal substances: Use, possession, sale, sale, possession, Use, substances: Illegal distribution, and/ or production of narcotics or related substances, including controlled other paraphernalia, or acting as an accessory, liaison, or facilitator for any of the above. Public intoxication anywhere on MI’s premises premises MI’s anywhere on intoxication Public or at functions sponsored by or participated in by MI. Use, possession, sale, distribution, and/ distribution, sale, possession, Use, or production of alcoholic beverages, acting as an accessory, liaison, or facilitator for any of the above except at a time, location and MI and by permitted expressly circumstance regulations. government

• • • inappropriate. telephone, mail, electronic mail, via online social social online via mail, electronic mail, telephone, networks, or any other means. Any other act Musicians Institute deems Carrying weapons of any kind. Sabotage. Vandalism. Arson. Disorderly acts.Disorderly Lewd and/or lascivious behavior. lascivious and/or Lewd Stalking, whether carried out physically, by property. or people of abuse Physical Intimidating, threatening, hostile or behavior.

Musicians Institute, in compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment prohibitsof 1989, the use, possession, sale or illegal alcohol, narcotics, or dangerous of distribution drugs, or other controlled substances as defined by California statutes on school property. Students may obtain information pertaining the to health risks and effects associated with alcohol and narcotics or other dangerous or illegal drugs from the Student Affairs Office. The Student Affairs Office will also assist in referring students recovery to and/or treatment programs. Specific prohibit: policies school include but are not limited to: include but are not limited • • • • • • • • • • 2. Alcohol and Illegal Substances 1. Intimidation, Threats, Disorderly, Lewd or Violent Acts Lewd or Violent Disorderly, 1. Intimidation, Threats, VIOLATIONS OF POLICY OF VIOLATIONS Violation of any part of these policies may result in expulsion. including and disciplinary to up action but also our reputation in the community. The following conduct is prohibited and will not be tolerated by Musicians Institute. This list is illustrative only; other types of conduct that threaten security, personal safety, staff or student welfare, or the school’s operations also may be prohibited. Disciplinary action for a violation of this policy can range from from range can policy this of violation a for Disciplinary action oral and written warnings up and to including suspension, expulsion, and/or termination of employment, depending on circumstances.the of violation in acts for diminished not Responsibility is Note: Students are expected abide to by ordinary rules of responsible students, all holds Musicians Institute courteous behavior. and teachers and staff responsible for carrying out and monitoring compliance with this commitment. If you become aware of any violation of an ethical or legal obligation, or any unfair or improper treatment of a fellow student or teacher or staff member, you should report the matter immediately the to Safety and Security Manager so that it may be investigated and the all of responsibility the it making By taken. action appropriate members of the MI community, including students, take to an active role in policing compliance with these ethical standards, we can continue not to only maintain our creative environment, In order ensure to that these processes and policies apply fairly all, to the term ‘student’ in the student conduct policy shall apply current, to former, and prospective students. In addition, the discipline and conduct portions of the student conduct policy may be applied any to and all visitors and guests at the Musicians Institute campus and at events sponsored by Institute. Musicians STUDENT CONDUCT STUDENT CODE CONDUCT STUDENT Musicians Institute is dedicated providing to a safe and orderly educational their pursue may students which in environment staff foster and teachers, students, that requires This goals. an atmosphere of respect toward each other and their surroundings. Note: In order to test out of a course, a student must to equivalent knowledge/proficiency of level a demonstrate the level of courses being offered that quarter in order to be courses.such in enrolled TESTING OUT Students may receive credit for certain courses through advanced placement or by challenging the requirements of a course for a fee & Fees). Tuition (see Students wishing to test out of a course must first gain Program Chair approval and pass an evaluation of their knowledge of course material with a minimum gradeof 90%. Advanced placement tests are allowed only before or during the normal Add period at the beginning of the program for which the student has enrolled. In the case of sequential classes, prerequisite courses may not be skipped over via test-out once the original placement has been determined. Students are not allowed test to out of courses previously taken and failed. If a student meets the requirements for testing out of a course, a designation of “P” (Pass) is entered on the transcript and course credit is granted toward counted are Credits requirements. graduation towards units completed but are not factored into the GPA. Students who wish request to retest a for an exam missed due a documentableto emergency situation may do so through the process above and supply documentation Student to Affairs for student the in result will request such of Approval investigation. receiving their actual grade for the course opposed (as the to maximum of C-, as above). 32 GENERAL POLICIES drugs or controlled substances. illegal any or alcohol of influence the under committed are that laws other or regulations and rules Institute Musicians 5. Computer Violations Theft or other abuse of personal personal of abuse other 5. or Computer Violations Theft disruptive, disorderly, is that Conduct Peace of Breach 4. recording 3. UnauthorizedVideo Recording/SharingVideo ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • limited to: limited or computers is MI prohibited, including but not orby elsewhere. MI, atpremises, functions sponsored by or participated in such behavior by another on person anywhere MI’s abetting or aiding is as prohibited, is designees its or management MI laws, by defined as indecent or lewd, of Musicians Institute Management is prohibited. network uploading) without the prior express consent sharing, file posting, Internet (including premises MI on event other or performance, lesson, class, any of prohibited. Sharing of any audio/video recordings representation is captured by the recording is visual whose individual other any or instructor(s) on premises without MI the explicit permission of event other or performance lesson, class, any of

Using, or encouraging others to use, information information to use, others encouraging or Using, Physically damaging information technology Intentionally introducing computer worms, viruses, anotherAccessing person’s computer account Using information technology to resources obtain Subverting restrictions associated with computer Sending from personal messages the college a that or malicious are that messages Sending Using college information technology for resources Tampering protections with software or restrictions copyrighted or duplicating, transmitting Using, which inhibit orUsing resources interfere network Using on college personal software computers. attempting or facilities, network or system Modifying technology resources in any manner that would would that manner any in resources technology resources. others. or college the by leased are or to, licensed are information technology that resources belong to, Trojan or other Horses, rogue programs into without permission. individuals. or college to the pertaining or forms of information owned, used, by, possessed other and data, to records, access unauthorized accounts. nature. in threatening are that network harassing. be to find would person reasonable personal for-profit purposes. placed on computer applications or files. contracts. other violate or alicense, of scope the exceeds that or infringement, an to constitute expected inpermission, any way that may be reasonably owner’s the obtaining first without material students. other by network the of use the with networks. or systems to crash personal possessions. personal their for insurance private obtain students that recommended strongly is It property. personal of theft or misuse, damage, destruction, for astudent reimburse to others requiring or Note: 11. FailuretoComply 10. PropertyDamage,Vandalism, and Theft 9. Possession ofWeapons, ExplosivesandDangerous Badges ofKeys/Identification 8. UnauthorizedEntry/Use Violations7. HealthandSafety bothering, tormenting, 6. HarassmentDisturbing, • Musicians Institute is not responsible for reimbursing reimbursing for responsible not is Institute Musicians advances. containing sexual comments, and unwelcome sexual conversation favors, sexual for requests stalking, as actions as well as other unwelcome conduct such prohibited these all includes Harassment Sexual Failure to comply with lawful directions of officials, MI • weapons.) other or guns conceal or carry, to possess, citizens private allows which authority issuing any from obtained permits all and any supersede items or weapons such on participated in by (Musicians Institute MI. restrictions or by sponsored events at or premises MI on banned by law or considered dangerous is prohibited weapons, fireworks orany other weapons/items ammunition, dangerous chemicals, arts martial explosives, knives, agun, of facsimile gun, pellet or BB firearm, of type any of Items Possession prohibited. is facilities MI of use to or entry improper or unauthorized and premises, to MI keys of Unauthorized or or duplication improper possession prohibited. is and community MI the within others or oneself of safety and health the threatens or endangers that amanner in oneself Conducting childbirth or related medical conditions is prohibited. pregnancy, gender, on based harassment as well as status, veteran or status, leave care family orientation, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical color, race, as factors such on based cartoons or slurs, jokes, statements, emails, gestures, pictures to limited not but including, others of annoying of is telephone prohibited. service telephone, unauthorized use of telephones, or MI theft by harassing message, phone another’s altering lines, cable Telephone or Violations telephone Tapping The following are all prohibited by MI: by prohibited all are following The applicable State or Federal law. any or policies college other or this violate • •

prior permission. Attempted or actual removal without of property personal or public property. Destruction, damage, misuse and/or defacing of GENERAL 33 POLICIES brief statement of the factual basis of the charges; the time, date, and place it is alleged have to occurred; and Musicians Institute rules and/or violated. allegedly regulations accomplished by providing the student access the to Code). Conduct Student Institute Musicians was given contact to the School Designee for the Meetings meeting. initial an scheduling of purpose are be to scheduled within days of the student 10 may schedule This Designee. School the contacting breaks, closures, school of result a as amended be and holidays. Designee within the seven-day period, or fails to will student the appointment, scheduled any keep be placed on Hold and the student will be notified Referral of Complaints Referral of students by misconduct alleged involving Complaints will be referred the to Office of Student Affairs. Such complaints should be madewithin one month following discovery of the alleged misconduct, unless an exception is granted by the Office of Student Affairs. The Office of Student Affairs will refer the reportto a may or Designee) (School Designee Institute Musicians community campus or other about information provide resources which may be ofassistance in resolving the Conduct Student Institute Musicians the outside matter Code. sexual or harassment sexual regarding Complaints misconduct may be made the to Title IX Coordinator, the Office of Student Affairs or any MI employee. Handling of all such complaints will be monitored by the and standards with compliance for Coordinator IX Title measures. appropriate Letter of Admonition to notice provide may Designee Institute Musicians A a student that his or her alleged behavior may have and regulations or policy Institute Musicians violated that,if repeated, such behavior may be subject the to disciplinary process. Investigation and Notice to Student violation(s), alleged the of complaint the receiving Upon Designee), (School Designee Institute Musicians the complainant a from acquired information consider may further through information that augment may and a is there if determine to order in investigation may violation a that believe to reasonable suspicion have occurred. If the School Designee determines that there is a reasonable suspicion believe to that a violation may have occurred, the School Designee will give notice theto student of the following: The nature1. of the conduct in question, including a 2. The nature of the student conduct procedures be (to 3. That the student has seven days from the date notice 4. That if the student does not contact the School A. B. C. employed reach to a resolution in cases of alleged misconduct. addressed to be may procedures these concerning Questions the Office of Student Affairs. Failure to identify oneself with appropriate appropriate with identify oneself to Failure identification when requestedto do so or providing prohibited. is identification false Any violation of Federal, State, or local laws on MI property or at events sponsored by or participated in prohibited. is elsewhere MI or by Use of any MI facilities as a domicile sleep to and/ or store personal property or for anything other than prohibited. is purposes educational StatementAcademic Use and Acknowledgment Violation of the Musicians Institute Copyright Infringement Policy set forth in the Musicians Institute school catalog or the Academic Use and Statement. Acknowledgment of any other published Musicians Institute Violation policies, rules, or regulations, including those implemented during the academic year including but not limited security to guards, teachers, or administrative personnel acting in performance of their duties, is not tolerated by MI. 12. Failure to Provide Identification 12. Failure of Law 13. Violation 14. Loitering or Squatting or the of Copyright Infringement Policy 15. Violation 16. Other Violations STUDENT DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES The procedures outlined in this section, based on common rules of fairness and due process, represent the steps Musicians Institute prohibits retaliation, including but not not but including retaliation, prohibits Musicians Institute limited making to any threatening communication by verbal, written and/or electronic means, against any individual who unlawful concerning information any provides reports and/or MI of violations other harassment and/or discrimination, policies, rules and standards of conduct. Any student or employee found engaging in retaliation will be subject to suspension and/or including and disciplinary to up action employment. of termination All threats of violence are considered serious matters and will will and matters serious considered are violence of threats All be thoroughly investigated. the greatest To extent possible, its at may, Institute Musicians maintained. be will confidentiality or student a violating against charges criminal file discretion, charges. filing in person assist another Any student who receives a threat of violence by a student, teacher and/or member of staff, and any student who becomes aware of a threat, direct or implied, by any student, teacher campus, should staff Musicians Institute on member and/or report the matter the to Safety and Security Manager. REPORTING PROHIBITED CONDUCT PROHIBITED REPORTING Students, teachers and other Musicians Institute employees are obligated report to any incident of prohibited conduct the to Manager. Security and Safety 34 GENERAL POLICIES (Failure to Comply). of time. Violation of these directions is separate misconduct the peace of others specifically named for a specified period not to intentionally contact, telephone, or disturb otherwise Designee. directions These may include directing the student School the by specified amanner in acting from refrain or act to student the direct may Designee School the addition, In D. ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 6. Although meeting with the School Designee Designee School the with meeting Although 6. documents the of copies with student the Provide 5. possible as completely as student to the Describe 4. to inspect opportunity an with student the Provide 3. the that student the inform confidentiality; Discuss 2. provided been has student the that 1. Ensure Designee assignedtothecasewill: Case -Attheinitialmeetingwithstudent,School Meeting(s) withtheSchool DesigneeAssignedtothe until astudent on conferred be may degree no That 5. Conduct Committee for a hearing as defined below. defined as ahearing for Committee Conduct Student to the forwarded be case the that writing, in requesting, by Designee School the with a meeting to forgo opt may student the Committee, Conduct Student the before ahearing without case the to resolve opportunity an with student the provides student. the with shared be will thereafter received documents Relevant referred. is case the time the at documents all of copies with student the provide will Designee School the Committee, Conduct Student to the referred be case the Should request. student’s the at case, to the relevant student as appropriate. student’s defense to such and charges, counsel the rules and/or regulation(s) allegedly violated, hear the MI the and question, in conduct the of nature the request. student’s the at meeting, the of time the at school the of possession the in are which case to the relevant documents all Committee. Conduct Student to the limited not but including interest, educational alegitimate have who to those divulged be may case to the relevant information that and student; the by waived is be treated confidentially, unless such confidentiality law, by allowed as insofar will, case to the relevant with the School Designee regarding information not communication subsequent all and this of content Student Conduct Code. Institute Musicians the to access how on information are fully resolved. against aany charges student pending disciplinary ahearing. for Committee Conduct Student to the referred be case the that writing in requests or Designee, School the with meeting ascheduled attends either student the when only removed be will Hold The Institute. degreesor fromverifications,certificates, Musicians from registering and from obtaining transcripts, functions or facilities, prevention of the student to school access of suspension in result may Hold a of placement The taken. been has action this that E. 4. 3. -If Committee Conduct Student to the Referral 2. admit does student the -If Sanctions 1. Imposing 6. School the -When Resolution of Agreement 5. provision willbe: The scopeofinformationtobe providedunderthis disclosed totheallegedvictimbySchool Designee. sexualmisconduct,orothersexoffenseswillbe assault, regarding anallegationofsexualharassment, action orAgreementofResolutionbyMusiciansInstitute the action.Additionally, theresultsofanydisciplinary case inanoticetothestudentwithinsevendaysof Designee willconfirmhisorherdispositionofthe listed below. theSchool Regardlessoftheactiontaken, oneofseveralactions assigned tothecasemaytake investigation,theSchool Designee any furthernecessary Disposition bytheSchool Designee -Afterconducting

Committee proceedings. is binding and terminates all Student Conduct more of the sanctions listed herein. This disposition or one defer or impose then may Designee School The case. to the assigned Designee School to the student may make an admission of responsibility Recorder makes of report the hearing decision, the Committee Conduct Student the until time any At ahearing. for Committee Conduct Student to the case the refer will Designee School the Musicians Institute Student Conduct Code, the violated has student the that not than likely more is it there information is sufficient to sustain findinga that that and appropriate, not is (see below) Resolution of Agreement an that concludes Designee School the if and responsibility, admit not does student the herein. listed sanctions the of more or one defer or of responsibility, the School Designee may impose that there information is sufficient to sustain findinga responsibility, and if the School Designee concludes • to the Student Conduct Committee for ahearing. for Committee Conduct Student to the referred be not will case the responsible, student the concludes that there information is insufficient tofind Insufficient Evidence If- theSchool Designee • • as: terms to such limited not is but includes Resolution of Agreement An the school. by action to disciplinary student the subject may and failure may be regarded as actionable misconduct that Resolution, of Agreement the of terms the by to abide fails student the If binding. is responsibility, of afinding to be considered not while Resolution, Resolution may be used to conclude the matter. This dispositions are not appropriate, an Agreement of above the that agree student the and Designee

assault, sexual misconduct, or sex offense. sex or misconduct, sexual assault, offender with respect to the alleged sexual alleged the against imposed is that sanction Any sexual misconduct, or sex offense; and the alleged sexual harassment, sexual assault, to respect with determination final school’s The others involved in the case; the in involved others behaviors, and/or to refrain from contacting Agreement by the student to refrain from specific GENERAL

• Agreement by the student to participate in specified taking into consideration the context and educational programs, counseling, and/or reconciliation seriousness of the violation, and may include processes such as mediation. required enrollment in and completion of educational The Agreement of Resolution will be retained in the case programs, classes, activities, or workshops, which file in the Office of Registrar Records for seven years in the judgment of the School Designee will be from the date of the Agreement. During that time, should beneficial to the student. the school have a reasonable basis to believe that the student has engaged in misconduct related in nature to the Where it is more likely than not that a violation of conduct which occasioned the Agreement, both cases may Musicians Institute policies or regulations has been be the subject of Musicians Institute disciplinary action. committed against any person or group because of the person’s or group’s race, color, religion, F. Sanctions ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual When a student admits responsibility or is found in violation orientation, or because of the perception by the of Musicians Institute policies or regulations, the School student charged with the violation that the person or Designee may impose one or more of the sanctions listed in group has one or more of those characteristics, the this Section; any sanction may be effective retroactively. recommendation or imposition of sanctions will be enhanced, and usually will result in Suspension or Any sanction imposed will be appropriate to the violation, Dismissal.

35 36 GENERAL POLICIES ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Sanctions include but are not limited to: limited not are but include Sanctions • • • • • • •

be placed on the student’s Musicians Institute Institute Musicians student’s the on placed be may -Ahold Records Institute Musicians on Hold action. of the probation may result in disciplinary further probationary period or violation of any conditions the during Misconduct imposed. be may activities restricting the student’s privileges or eligibility for Institute standards of conduct. Conditions demonstrate conduct that conforms to Musicians must student a which in time of period specific a for imposed -Astatus Probation Disciplinary Suspension, or Dismissal. Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities, and/or Probation, Disciplinary of form the in be cause for action, disciplinary further normally Musicians Institute policies or regulations may that continued or repeated violations of specified and occurred has regulations or policies Institute student that a violationMusicians of specified to the reprimand or -Notice Warning/Censure Institute. Musicians than other parties any by incurred to or assessed restitution collecting for responsible be not shall Institute Musicians costs. or damages the causing in participates through activities, group or concerted or alone, who student any on imposed be may compensateotherwise for Restitution damages. payment or appropriate to service repair or reimbursement may take the form of monetary Musicians Institute Student Such Conduct Code. or other resulting parties from a violation of the Institute Musicians by incurred expenses for the form of reimbursement may be imposed Restitution - A requirement for restitution in action.disciplinary further for cause be may sanction the of period the during regulations or policies Institute exclusion from activities or violation of Musicians and privileges of loss of notice the in conditions a specified term or Violation terms. ofany privileges and extracurricular activities for - from Exclusion participation in designated Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities the campus. incompatibleactivity with the orderly operation of disruptive other or functions, Institute Musicians official at or property Institute Musicians on person any of safety or health the threatens that conduct or violence, of threats abuse, to physical lead will there presence student’s the that believe to Institute Musicians for cause reasonable is MusiciansInstitute official functionswhen there InstituteMusicians or affiliated property, orfrom on located facilities other or facilities, -leased or Institute-owned, Musicians -operated or campus the of areas specified from action adisciplinary of part as astudent of Exclusion FunctionsFacilities or Official from InstituteExclusion Musicians Campus, H. G. • •

If, as a result of an appeal, it is determined that the the that determined is it appeal, an of aresult as If, mayDismissal be deferred during such appeal. or Suspension of asanction of imposition The action. her or his of Designee School the from notice of date the of days seven within Affairs Student of Director to the written appeal of the imposed Suspension or Dismissal Suspension or the Dismissal, student may submit a of asanction imposes Designee School the If Appeal oftheSanction Suspension orDismissal. on theacademictranscriptfordurationof the factthatdisciplinewasimposedmustbeposted Conduct Code,astudentissuspendedordismissed, Transcript When, asaresultofviolationstheStudent onAcademic Posting ofSuspensionorDismissal appeal by Musicians Institute. revocation. Such revocation is subject to review on fraud, such or degree, certificate, award is subject to by obtained was or award certificate, adegree, that found be it -Should Degree of Awarding of Revocation of Musicians Institute. circumstances and requires the prior specific approval after may Dismissal be granted only under exceptional the Institute Musicians facilities, or campus, properties to Readmission campus. the of areas specified from exclusion an include may and period indefinite an for - isDismissal Dismissal the termination of student status ◦ •

disciplinary action.disciplinary further for cause be may Suspension of period the during regulations or policies Institute of the conditions of Suspension or of Musicians entering areas of specified theViolationcampus. Suspension may include a prohibition against ◦ Designee or Musicians Institute decides. School the time such at effect to take terms, or term academic aspecified for status student Suspension - Suspension is the termination of degree from Musicians Institute. a or verifications, transcripts, obtaining from and for example, prevent the student from registering the student’s Musicians Institute records may, on aHold of placement The sanction. another of part as imposed conditions any satisfies student the until or period astated either for records

be reinstated if: will student the Suspension, of period the After » » » »

readmission, registration, and enrollment. including applications, those for necessary all filing for deadlines the meets student The and reinstatement; of restitution where payment is a requirement of payment records, on Holds of removal reinstatement including, but not limited to, for requirements all meets student The The student is academically eligible; Suspension; the of part as imposed conditions all with complied has student The GENERAL 37 POLICIES Any written appeal submitted by the student and sanction; the regarding Information from the Office of Registrar in imposed sanctions regarding Records similar cases and any previous cases of file. on student the by misconduct Other Musicians Institute departments/ Institute Musicians Other employees as necessary carry to out sanctions. The student and his or her representative, if any; The Musicians Institute Office of Registrar; and

a. b. a. b. c. A summary of the allegations and the outcome information the of examination Committee the of alleged misconduct,concerning the including the positions of the parties and a summary of presented; evidence the Whether, in the opinion of a majority of the Committee, the student has violated one or or policies Musicians Institute the of more charged been has student the that regulations with violating; and those based on sanction of decision A conferred in similar cases and in any previous cases of misconduct by the accused student on file with the Office of Registrar Records. Such sanction shall be carried out by all relevant parties on the timeline decided by the Committee.

When a student has appealed in writing a the Institute, Musicians by sanction or decision made be will outcome the regarding decision final by Senior Management, which will review the evidence and findings and may engage in further research ensure to that the processabove has been carried out fairly and in accordance with due process. Within 20 days of the submission of appeal, Senior Management will notify the student of decision The appeal. the on decision the to as Senior Management will be final and complete. When reviewing a student’s appeal of a sanction be Dismissal, may decision or Suspension of upon: based The written decision will be delivered to: delivered be will decision written The a. b. c. the matter will bind all parties and terminate all proceedings. Reports of Student Conduct Council Hearing Management Senior Institute Musicians to Decision and Student- Within days after 15 the conclusion of a hearing, the Student Conduct Committee Recorder will submit a notice of the Committee Management Senior Institute Musicians to decision and the student. This notice will include:

Appeal by Student 1. 2. 6. 3. J. The results of any hearing in which sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, or sex offenses are alleged will be disclosed the to alleged victim by the School Designee. The will provision this under provided be to information of scope - A hearing will be provided for all cases referred theto Student Conduct Committee under the Code. Conduct Student Institute Musicians Composition - The Student Conduct Committee Conduct Student The - Composition individuals possibly three consist including, of will but not limited to, a member of faculty, a member of member a management, Institute Musicians of Musicians of member a and staff, Institute Musicians Institute Directorship. One member of the Committee will act as Hearing Recorder. Scheduling of Hearing - It is the intention of the that Code Conduct Student Institute Musicians hearing will be set as soon as reasonably possible Committee. Conduct Student the to referral after Events such as holidays, school closures, or forces timeline. extended an require may nature of Hearings - Standards and Procedures Hearing will be held in accordance with generally accepted standards of procedural due process. If a student disciplinary the from herself or himself absents Musicians Institute from process, withdrawn has or while subject pending to disciplinary action, the case student’s the without disposition to proceed may participation. Attendance at such hearings will be at Institute. Musicians of discretion the Continuing Resolution between the Student and Musicians Institute - Until the Student Conduct Musicians to decision its publishes Committee Institute Senior Management and the student; the responsibility of admission an make may student the to School Designee assigned the to case. The School Designee may then impose or defer one or sanction Any herein. listed sanctions the of more of disposition This retroactively. effective be may factual basis of the charges, the Musicians Institute time the and violated, allegedly regulations or policies and place of the hearing, within a reasonable time hearing; the before theschool will have the responsibility of proving that it occurred; violation a that not than likely more is witnesses; of fact, and, at the request of the student, access a to copy of a record of the hearing; Written notice, including a brief statement of the the of statement brief a including notice, Written The opportunity for a prompt and fair hearing where The opportunity present to documents, defense and A written report including a summary of the findings An appeal process.

• • • • • Referral1. of Cases the to Student Conduct Committee 2. The Student Conduct Committee The 3. 4. 5. When a case is referred the to Student Conduct Committee for a hearing, the followingwill be provided to the student ensure to a fair hearing: student was improperly disciplined, the Office the disciplined, of improperly was student Registrarwill, if requested bythe student, have the record of the hearing sealed and have any reference the to record. student’s the from disciplinary process removed In such case, therecord of the hearing may be used only proceedings. legal with connection in I. 38 GENERAL POLICIES be: K. • • • L. •

ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. In those cases where the final disposition is Dismissal, Dismissal, is disposition final the where cases those In case. recent most the in disposition final the of date the from years seven for retained be will student individual allCode, student discipline to records pertaining an violations of the Musicians Institute Student Conduct repeated been have there When disposition. final of notice the of date the from years seven for records discipline student retains Registrar of Office The policy/gen/ reg/ferpa/index.html). (www2.ed.gov/ Act Privacy and Rights Educational Activities, Organizations and Students, and the Family to Campus Applying Policies Institute Musicians to the disclosure of information from such records is subject Student discipline records are confidential.The Suspension may be imposed by the School Designee. School the by imposed be may Suspension Before final determination ofan alleged violation, Interim Interim Suspension II. I. operation of the campus. the orderly with incompatible activity disruptive other or functions, Institute Musicians official at or property Institute Musicians on person any of safety or health the threatens that conduct or violence, of threats abuse, to physical lead will campus the of areas Musicians Institute activities or presence at specified in participation student’s the that to believe cause reasonable is there when necessary extent to the other specified activities. A student will be restricted Musicians Institute campus, facilities, or from classes, Interim Suspension may include exclusion from the opportunity for aopportunity hearing. the and Suspension Interim the of conditions and length her, the or him against charges the of Suspension Interim the under student the notify will Designee Upon imposition of the Interim Suspension, the School operation of the campus. the orderly with incompatible activity disruptive other or functions, Institute Musicians official at or property Institute Musicians on person any of safety or health the threatens that conduct or violence, of threats abuse, physical to lead will campus the of areas specified at participation in Musicians Institute activities or presence student’s the that to believe cause reasonable is there on information contained therein and upon whether School Designee and decisions thereon shall be based the to writing in made be shall modified be should Suspension or is that unnecessary its conditions that the Interim the contention concerning Appeals Privacy andRecordsRetention the Musicians Institute Student Conduct Code. Suspension will follow normal procedures provided in involving proceedings students onDisciplinary Interim assault, sexual misconduct, or sex offense. sex or misconduct, sexual assault, offender with respect to the alleged sexual alleged the against imposed is that sanction Any and offense; sex or misconduct, sexual assault, respect to the alleged sexual harassment, sexual with determination final Institute’s Musicians Students may also make verbal complaints directly to the Title Title the to directly complaints verbal make also may Students above. address the at Coordinator IX Title the to delivered or Office Affairs Student the to submitted be may Complaints Office. Affairs Student the in obtained be can procedure and Note: -1122 860 (323) 90028 CA Hollywood, 6752 Hollywood Boulevard Musicians Institute College of Music Contemporary Title IX Coordinator Title IX Coordinator: the contact should discrimination other or harassment sexual of victim the been has she or he that believes who student Any under State and Federal laws. prohibited is and policy MI against is kind any of Discrimination MI. with business conducting of purpose the for campus on brought contractors third-party or faculty, staff, student, any by community MI the of members against discrimination prohibits MI policy. this violates that behavior discipline necessary, if and, correct, to prevent, needed be may action whatever to take MI of intention the is It harassment. sexual including sex, or disability on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, forms of discrimination, harassment, exploitation or intimidation all of free atmosphere an in together work can activities and programs MI in participate who persons all which in community a maintaining and to creating committed is Institute Musicians NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STUDENT RIGHTS M. Comprehensive information on sexual harassment policy information. or records additional provide not will Registrar of Office broader disclosure of a student’s discipline record, the seek party requesting the Should adegree. of awarding the of revocation the or deferred, and imposed both violations resulted in Suspension and/or Dismissal, of Registrar will only and/or report records release where provides an appropriate confidentiality waiver, theOffice recordsdisciplinary of a student, after the student the for others, or employers, programs, graduate Upon receipt of a request from professional schools, indefinitely. the student’s discipline records will be retained action except as required by State or Federal policies. Federal or State by required as except action adisciplinary from resulting events and activities other or appointments, lessons, performances, tests, classes, or facilities and campus to MI’s access lost or privileges lost for to students tuition refund not will Institute Musicians policies. Federal or State with as common academic policies (where appropriate) as well with consistency for policies and rules, measures, all and any review will Institute Musicians adoption, Before time. any at Institute Musicians by made be may Code Amendment of the Musicians Institute Student Conduct Amendment andModification GENERAL 39 POLICIES

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect their to include: records. These rights education The right1. inspect to and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day that Musicians Institute receives a request for access. A student should submit to theRegistrar, or Director of the Registrar and Scheduling, a written request that identifies the record(s) that the student wishes inspect. to The designated official will make arrangementsfor access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. 2. The right request to the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believesare inaccurate, student’s the of violation otherwise in or misleading, privacy rights under FERPA. A student who wishes ask to Musicians Institute amend to a record should write the student the record the part of the identify clearly Registrar, changed. be should it specify why and changed, wants If Musicians Institute decides not amend to the record as requested, the student will be notified in writing of the decision as well as the student’s right a hearing to regarding information Additional amendment. request for the regarding the hearing procedures will be provided the to student when notified of the rightto a hearing. 3. The right request, to in writing, that Musician’s Institute the to except records, identifiable personally disclose not officials school to disclosure authorizes FERPA that extent with legitimate educational interests. A school official is: a person employed by Musicians Institute in an administrative, support research, staff or or position supervisory, academic (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom Musicians Institute has contracted as its agent provide to a service instead of using Musicians Institute employees or officials(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a Disciplinary or Grievance Committee, FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT RIGHTS AND PRIVACY EDUCATIONAL FAMILY (FERPA) This Act entitles students specific to privacy rights with respect their to academicrecords and student directory to considered is information directory Student information. be name, address, telephone number, and certain school records student Institute, Musicians At information. related or student the to provided be only may information and specific parties authorized in writing by the student, a Musicians Institute employee, representatives of Federal or auditors, organizations, accrediting agencies, State or information Act. FERPA the officialsunder other authorized is providedstudents to during the enrollment process. information FERPA obtain may students enrolled Currently Office. additional Registrar’s For the from request upon information please refer the to MI Student Handbook maintainedon the Student Affairs section of the student portal. FERPA UNDER RIGHTS OF STUDENT NOTIFICATION FOR MUSICIANS INSTITUTE

Information about financial aid that is not already provided in the current Course Catalog may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION AID INFORMATION FINANCIAL DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ACT SCHOOLS COMMUNITY AND DRUG-FREE Drug and alcohol abuse prevention information is given all to students at the time of registration and is also available from the request. Department upon Admissions Affairs and/or Student GRADUATION RATE INFORMATION RATE GRADUATION to sent is rates completion and graduation on Information prospective students via mail along with their acceptance letters, or can be accessed online at http://nces.ed.gov/ email an receive students enrolled Currently collegenavigator. notification in Julyto review the annual completion rates on the college navigator website. Students may also requesta hard copy from the Registrar’s Office. SAFETY ON CAMPUS students prospective to provided is security information Campus via mail in their acceptance package. Currently enrolled students receive email notification in October each year that the updated campus security report is available on the MI website. Report, Statistics Crime the including information, Additional may be obtained by a visit or written request the to Student Affairs Office. STUDENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW TO RIGHT STUDENTS’ MI is committed providing to current and prospective students as well as the campus community with full disclosure of all The regulations. Federal by required as information consumer laws are intended allow to students the opportunity make to fully informed choices about the institution they wish attend. to Crime statistics are available onthe website and at Campus Security Office. Completion StatisticsTransfer and Out Rate are shown on the School Performance Fact Sheet available in theRegistrar’s Office. Musicians Institute is not responsible for loss of, or damage to, personal property and/or personal injury that may occur while on premises. Institute’s the LIABILITY DISCLAIMER ([email protected]), 860-1107 (323) Public Safety860-1127 (323) Security Manager: Mike Hinksmon Hinksmon Security Mike Manager: IX Coordinator (or other MI personnel). Complaints of illegal of Complaints personnel). MI other (or Coordinator IX sexual harassment must be received within oneyear of the date of the last alleged incident. Complaints to the Office of Civil Rights at the Office of Academic Affairs must be made within six months of the dateof the last alleged incident. Students may also make a report to the individuals below and/or to any MI employee. 40 GENERAL POLICIES Student Affairs by close of business on Friday of Week 6. 6. Week of Friday on business of close by Affairs Student to notice written providing by textbooks) or materials, refundable fees and/or charges for unreturned equipment, attendance calculation & any less registration fees, non- aweekly on (based refund apro-rated receive and program a from to withdraw right the has enrollment quarterly her his/ of 60% than less completed has who A student WITHDRAWAL FROM APROGRAM REINSTATEMENT WITHDRAWAL, TERMINATION & college the by appropriate and necessary deemed accrediting organizations, auditors, oras other officials agencies, State or Federal of representatives employee, Institute aMusicians student, the by writing in authorized parties specific or student to the provided be only may At Musicians Institute, student records and information telephone number, school-related and certain information. directory information is considered to be name, address, records and student directory information. Student academic to their respect with privacy of assurance an have students that to ensure endeavors Institute Musicians EDUCATIONAL RECORDS PRIVACY AND 20202-5901 D.C. Washington, SW, Avenue, Maryland 400 Education of Department U.S. Office Compliance Policy Family is: FERPA administers that office the of address and name The FERPA. of requirements the with to comply Education concerning alleged failures by Musicians Institute of Department U.S. the with complaint a to file right The 4. fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for theschool. to order in record education an review to needs official the if interest educational legitimate a has official Aschool tasks. her or his performing in official school another assisting or Tuition cost below: shown is calculation refund the Program, Craft Guitar the in weeks three after withdraws astudent if Example: SAMPLE OFREFUND CALCULATION: • • •

ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. payable on the date of the withdrawal. the of date the on payable and due are Institute to Musicians owed monies Any accepted by telephone. be will withdrawals No mailed). (if postmarked or by Student whether personally Affairs, delivered received is it date the on effective is A withdrawal issued after Week 6. be will refunds No term). the of date start official the on effective (10 length instruction of total its weeks to relative quarter the of portion completed the of length the on based is calculation The scan-in). or date of attendance (either classroom attendance Refunds are calculated on based the last recorded

termination, please see Reinstatement to Musicians Institute. to Musicians Reinstatement see please termination, after Institute to Musicians returning on information For following: to the limited not but including A student may be terminated from a program for reasons TERMINATION FROM APROGRAM graduate. to student the for order in remain requirements which as well completed previously are relevant to the current program as courses which assess will team Advising Academic The evaluation. audit adegree for Advising Academic with meet must students best education possible. As such, prior to re-enrolling, returning the to provide effort an in and standards industry in changes Program requirements are revised periodically in response to student. individual the of level performance the on depending evaluationA performance may result in advanced placement to re-enrolling. prior exam aplacement to complete required be may years more or two for inactive been have who Students hiatus. two-year aminimum after programs situations may reapply as a new student for admission to said are not eligible to continue in said program. Students in such SAP for aprogram from terminated been have who Students termination from the program. Failure to adhere to these conditions/plans may result in conduct provisions, etc. Musicians Institute—such as academic or payment plans, safe by stipulated as plans and/or to conditions adherence upon contingent be may college to the Reinstatement performance. overall student’s the as well as students and college the of needs Decisions will be made on based the for reason termination, the panel consisting of members of Musicians Institute management. a by reviewed be will reinstatement for Requests reinstatement. for apply must to MI to return wishing students Terminated REINSTATEMENT TO INSTITUTE MUSICIANS to student issued Refund College by retained Total amount College by retained fee Technology College by retained fee Material College by retained fee Application Tuition retained by College (3 weeks completed) $2,399.00 cost Total tuition Per quarter technology fee fee Equipment Application fee $7,995.00 • • • •

progress (see Satisfactory Academic Progress). Three consecutive of quarters non-satisfactory academic weeks. consecutive three for aprogram from absence Continuous fees. or tuition to pay Failure Violation of student conduct policies. $5,596.00 $2,914.00 $15.00 $400.00 $100.00 $8,510.00 $15.00 $100.00 $400.00 GENERAL 41

POLICIES CEO President Director Institutional Chief Financial Officer Officer Academic Chief Dean of the School of Industry Associate Dean of the School Performance Studies of Director of Admissions Admissions of Director Advisor Admissions Director of Artist and Career Compliance of Director Director of Human Resources Director of IITS DirectorInternational of Student Director of Library Services Director of Marketing Financial Student of Director Services Student of Director Services Registrar of Manager Records Student of Manager Coordinator Alumni Artist Services Coordinator Studies Services Affairs Services

penalties, including imprisonment of up five to years and fines of to up $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov, especially their atFAQs www. copyright.gov/help/faq5. OF PLAN THIS MAINTENANCE Musicians Institute will review this plan each year ensure to it is current and maintains the appropriate and necessary information effectively to combat illegal file sharing, as well as update the methods employed as newtechnological available. become deterrents OWNERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION OWNERSHIP subsidiary of owned wholly a is Institute Musicians Hollywood,Campus Inc. Hisatake Shibuya Berhorst Todd Michael Phifer Michael Kengo Kido Yoon Rachel Jonathan Newkirk Ronald Dziubla Steve Lunn Chhabra Vin Revis Mike Mike Ramsey Sassman Danielle SakimotoTakeshi Tim Metz Dan Diaz Julie Bill Stacie Dowthwaite Hong Michael Chong Kelly Vieten Shaun McMainsJim Megan Doheny Tufenkjian Lena Institutions make an annual disclosure that informs informs that disclosure annual an make Institutions students that the illegal distribution of copyrighted materials may subject them criminal to and civil institutions that steps the describes and penalties, will take detect to and punish illegal distribution of materials. copyrighted Institutions publicize alternatives illegal to file sharing.

• • Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal criminal in result also can infringement copyright Willful Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal and civil include infringement copyright for Penalties penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright damages actual either pay to ordered be may infringement or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than$750.00 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up $150,000 per to work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorney fees. For details, United States see Code, Title 17, Sections 504, 505. Musicians Institute will cooperate fully with any investigation by copyrighted downloaded illegally to related authorities public information. Students found guilty will be subjectthe to full extent of fines and penalties imposed, as well as facing automatic loss of Musicians Institute network access, and suspension. possible SANCTIONS Musicians Institute currently employs bandwidth-shaping bandwidth-shaping employs currently Institute Musicians students’ traffic, blocks network and prioritize to technology ability access to certain sites from the student computer legitimate to promptly responds Institute Musicians networks. notices or letters of illegal copyright infringement based on therequirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and Compliance and Technology Information our both directs respond. and investigate to departments PLANS TO “EFFECTIVELY COMBAT” THE COMBAT” “EFFECTIVELY PLANS TO OF COPYRIGHTED DISTRIBUTION UNAUTHORIZED MATERIAL The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) illegal the reduce to designed are that provisions includes uploading and downloading of copyrighted material through sharing. peer-to-peer comply to plan Musicians Institute’s outlines document This with these requirements. INTRODUCTION Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted the to copyright owner under section of 106 the Copyright Act (Title of the United States 17 Code). These rights include the right reproduceto or distribute a copyrighted uploading or file-sharing downloading context, work. the In substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority infringement. an constitutes COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INFRINGEMENT COPYRIGHT POLICY 42 GENERAL FACULTY BIOS Journal Issue 43 Issue Journal Fretboard in Featured Guitars, Model March 2010, (UK), of Scale Magazine Owner Guitarist 2012, and Dec Magazine, Guitar 2012, Premier Aug for over years. Japan 30 MI and Hollywood Institute at Musicians for courses many curriculum MI written and taught has Bruce projects. well independent as many as “Sisterella” play for the company Jackson’s production Michael with recorded has and Pattitrucci Pass Joe and TedWyble, Martino, Pat Lenny Breau, Green, of over singles. 10 million part been has records and multi-platinum and gold several earned has He award shows. and TV other countless and America Show, Morning Good Degeneres fretted repair instruments; & touch-up finishing SPECIALTIES: COURSES: KELLYBUTLER, CRAFT GUITAR HONORS & EDUCATION:HONORS CREDITS: SPECIALTIES: COURSES JONES, PHIL JONES, & EDUCATION:HONORS CREDITS: SPECIALTIES: COURSES: JOHNSON, DAVE & EDUCATION:HONORS CREDITS: SPECIALTIES: COURSES: BRUCE BUCKINGHAM, & EDUCATION:HONORS CREDITS: SPECIALTIES: COURSES: BRIAN BONDS, & EDUCATION:HONORS CREDITS: Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen & many other artists other &many Springsteen Bruce Richards, Keith McCartney, Paul Clapton, Eric Luthier Michael Battel ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FORUPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

July/ Magazine, Songwriter American jan/Feb 2013, Magazine, Songwriter American 2013, Feb Player Magazine, Guitar in Featured Ready, Helen John including of musicians variety awide with worked has Bruce : Toured Internationally with Florida Georgia Line, Chely Wright, Love and Theft, Tantric Rice Chase Love and Theft, Wright, and Chely Line, Georgia Toured Florida with Internationally Luthier & Restoration Specialist with Gruhn Guitars Inc., Master Luthier at Gibson Guitars Custom & Historic Shop; built models for models Shop; built &Historic Custom Guitars at Gibson Luthier Master Inc., Guitars Gruhn with Specialist &Restoration Luthier &Chief Manager General Division Custom Act designer, Pro builder, Shop custom First repair; &Historic lead Art Custom Gibson Instrument Repair, Instrument Fretwork Fabrication, Setup, Design, Instrument Instrument Electronics, Finish Work Instrument Performance Instrument (Guitar) Instrument Repair, Instrument Fretwork Fabrication, Setup, Design, Instrument Instrument Electronics, Finish Work Instrument PerformanceInstrument (Guitar) Instrument Repair,Instrument Fretwork Fabrication, Setup, Design, Instrument Instrument Electronics, Finish Work electronics and setups &saddles, nuts refrets, resets, neck guitars, building repair, and guitar designing Vintage of music styles Rock and Pop Contemporary, Funk, Latin, Jazz, Country, Blues, Rock, Metal, Jazz Metal, Rock, Country, Blues, Designed & prototyped Gibson Custom Models Custom Gibson &prototyped Designed Building & designing electric guitars; experienced with acoustic & classical nylon-string guitars, , & other &other mandolins banjos, guitars, nylon-string &classical acoustic with experienced guitars; electric & designing Building

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