Consult the following pages for full of information on the Recital Projects and Comprehensive exams. All graduate students must follow the deadlines outlined in the Timelines for Graduation.

  • Consult the following pages for full information on the Recital Projects and Comprehensive exams. All graduate students must follow the deadlines outlined in the Timelines for Graduation.

    All students in the Master of Music program at UTSA are required to complete a comprehensive examination. Depending on the emphasis, students also complete one or more major research projects, either a recital project, a pedagogy project, or a thesis. The following timeline is crucial for the student’s satisfactory completion of these degree requirements. Failure to meet any of these deadlines will result in the cancellation of the comprehensive examination and, where relevant, the recital. Both will be rescheduled for the following semester.

    All students, regardless of emphasis, must complete the Intent to Take the Comprehensive Examination Form no later than the following dates:

    • Fall Graduation: July 15
    • Spring Graduation: October 30
    • Summer Graduation (only by special permission): March 20

    Please note: dates given are for a general academic year. Some of the deadlines may change by a few days to accommodate the current calendar. Please confirm all dates on UTSA's official academic calendar   on the Registrar's website.

    The Summer semester has some awkward timings of deadlines because it is shorter than the long semesters. Practical adjustments will be made on an individual basis.

    Students in Performance, Conducting, and Vocal Performance and Pedagogy Emphases: Recital Document and Comprehensive Exam Deadlines. Students taking the comprehensive exam in the Music Education Emphasis should consult the Music Education Comprehensive Exam Guideline  

School of Music Degree Programs

Degree Programs

See all the degrees available from the UTSA School of Music

Learn more about Degree Programs