UNC Wilmington

Transfer Guide

UNC Wilmington
Music, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Performance, Jazz Studies, and Music Technology
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer Admission Requirements

Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or adult high school diploma and enrolled in another postsecondary institution are considered transfer students. UNCW uses a holistic approach to review transfer student applications and will consider several aspects of an application in making an admission decision.

To be competitive for transfer admission, applicants must:

  • Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (or be exempt by being 21 years of age or older or having completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits)
  • Have completed or be enrolled in 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credit hours

Transfer applicants are also recommended to have:

  • A minimum 2.4 college GPA or higher
  • Have completed or enrolled in college-level English and/or math

Note: Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific academic program. Some academic programs may require an additional application and have requirements that exceed those listed above.

Contact:

The Office of Admissions
admissions@uncw.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

University Studies requires a student obtain proficiency through the 201-level or higher in a language previously studied (i.e., two or more units of the language in high school) or the 102-level in a second foreign language not previously studied.

  • Most students continuing in the language studied in high school will likely take 3-6 hours from this component.
  • Students who graduated high school more than 7 years prior to matriculation at UNCW are required to demonstrate proficiency at or above the Beginner II level by completing a course at the 102 or 120 level in any language, or by completing a higher level based on a language placement test score.
  • Any student with sufficient background may elect to fulfill the language requirement by CLEP examination, which can provide academic credit at the 201 level or above.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II English Composition Required Course, General Education
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy 3 MAT 101: The Art of Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
MUS 121: Music Theory I 3 MUS 111: Theory I & MUS 001: Music Elective Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, General Education
MUS 125: Aural Skills I 1 MUSL 111: Aural Skills & Sight-Singing I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, General Education
MUS 122: Music Theory II 3 MUS 112: Theory II & MUS 001: Music Elective Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MUS 126: Aural Skills II 1 MUSL 112: Aural Skills/Sight-Singing II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MUS 161: Applied Music I 2 MUS 195: Low Level App Mus-Priv Lesson Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MUS 162: Applied Music II 2 MUS 195: Low Level App Mus-Priv Lesson Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life 2 WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNI 001: University College Elective Academic Transition General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From UNC Wilmington:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington strongly recommends students complete their Associates’ degree prior to transferring to UNCW.

Designed for the 21st-century musician, the Bachelor of Arts offers innovative areas of study in classical performance, jazz, music technology and entrepreneurship, and general music. The Bachelor of Arts degree is a foundation for a wide range of career options, including performance, private studio teacher, composition, music technology and recording, concert management and promotion, or graduate study in music and/or other academic areas.

Music Auditioning Information: Admission to UNCW and the Department of Music consists of a dual admission process. While application to the university is through the Office of Admissions, formal admission to the Department of Music and its degree programs must be made through an audition admission process. Audition applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your requested audition date. You must also have at least submitted the UNCW Office of Admissions application and paid the admissions application fee. See more information about the Audition Process here.

Three options to choose from: 

  • Performance
  • Jazz Studies
  • Music Technology

A minimum final grade of “C-” is required in each music course and a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better is required for graduation.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
MUS Core Courses 15
  • MUS 150 - Introduction to Music Listening
  • MUS 211 - Theory III
  • MUSL 211 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing III
  • MUS 285 - Conducting I
  • MUS 300 - Theory IV: Applications of Music Theory
  • MUSL 300 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing IV
  • MUS 351 - Introduction to Music History I: Middle ages - Classical Periods
  • MUS 352 - Introduction to Music History II: Romantic-Contemporary Periods
MUS Options Courses 21-22

Students may select from the following areas or design a general area of study with approval of their academic advisor and the department chair. Proposed general areas of study must also include a capstone course (i.e., MUS 493, MUS 496, or MUS 498).

Performance Option:

Instrumental:

  • MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
  • MUS 130 - Chamber Music Workshop ( 4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
  • MUS 286 - Conducting II
  • MUS 306 - Orchestration and Arranging
  • MUS 396 - Upper Level Applied Music, Private Lessons (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
  • MUS 370 - Pedagogy and Literature I
  • MUS 381 Music Entrepreneurship OR MUS 382 Music Industry
  • MUS 393 - Junior Recital
  • MUS 493 - Senior Recital

Piano:

  • MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
  • MUS 286 - Conducting II
  • MUS 306 - Orchestration and Arranging
  • MUS 130 - Chamber Music Workshop (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
  • MUS 396 - Upper Level Applied Music, Private Lessons (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
  • MUS 370 - Pedagogy and Literature I
  • MUS 374 - Pedagogy and Literature II
  • MUS 393 - Junior Recital
  • MUS 493 - Senior Recital

Vocal:

  • MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
  • MUS 286 - Conducting II
  • MUS 306 - Orchestration and Arranging
  • MUS 333 - Opera Workshop (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
  • MUS 396 - Upper Level Applied Music, Private Lessons (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
  • MUS 370 - Pedagogy and Literature I
  • MUS 374 - Pedagogy and Literature II
  • MUS 393 - Junior Recital
  • MUS 493 - Senior Recital

Jazz Studies Option:

  • MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
  • MUS 136 - Jazz Theory and Keyboard
  • MUS 189 - Jazz Combo (5 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
  • MUS 235 - Jazz Improvisation I
  • MUS 236 - Jazz Improvisation II
  • MUS 308 - Jazz Arranging
  • MUS 325 - Jazz Ensemble Techniques
  • MUS 396 - Upper Level Applied Music, Private Lessons (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
  • MUS 393 - Junior Recital
  • MUS 493 - Senior Recital

Music Technology Option:

  • MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
  • MUS 210 - Digital Music Production
  • MUS 214 - Recording Technology I
  • MUS 215 - Recording Technology II
  • MUS 310 - Film Scoring and Video Game Music
  • MUS 381 - Music Entrepreneurship
  • MUS 382 - Music Industry OR  MUS 496 - Senior Seminar in Music
  • MUS 498 - Internship in Music
Additional MUS Courses 9

BA students are required to be in at least one large music ensemble appropriate to the student’s option (MUS 180, MUS 183, MUS 184, MUS 185,MUS 186, MUS 187 ) during each semester they are in residence (4 credit hours). Keyboard, guitar, and music technology students may substitute up to 4 hours from MUS 130, MUS 182. Only one large ensemble per semester may be credited toward the degree.

All music majors must pass the piano proficiency examination and the listening repertory examinations, as described in the latest edition of the Department of Music Student Handbook. All students are expected to make regular progress toward completion of those requirements. BA students are required to enroll in, and successfully complete MUS 242 Class Piano IV (1 credit hour) in order to pass the piano proficiency (piano majors may substitute a secondary applied in lieu of MUS 242).

BA students will also be required to complete 4 semesters of applied music (MUS 196) in the principal area and demonstrate upper level proficiency in the applied area (4 credit hours).

* Students are required to enroll in no fewer than 22 hours of electives outside of music.

In addition, no credit toward music major requirements will be granted for MUS 105, MUS 106, and/or MUS 115.
FNA 101: Cultures of Wrld Music/Dance 3