Advising

SSU Music Faculty are dedicated to your success, and are committed to assisting students toward graduation in a timely manner. First-time freshmen typically complete the program of study in four years. Transfer students are typically able to complete the program of study in two years.

You will be assigned a Faculty Advisor who is a specialist in your degree program. Your Faculty Advisor will assist you with the appropriate selection of courses each semester.

Your assigned Faculty Advisor will reach out to you to set up an advising appointment, typically one week prior to the fall and spring registration dates. However, it is up to you to be proactive, and to follow the recommendations of your Faculty Advisor. Students are ultimately responsible for knowing and meeting all graduation requirements.

Advising Checklists

Advising checklists are provided for each of our degree programs below:

Faculty Advisors

Advising Area	Advisors
Department Chair/ Lead Faculty Advisor	Professor Andy Collinsworth
BA/Minor in Music	Professor John Palmer Professor Brian Wilson
Music Teacher Preparation	Professor Jenny Bent Professor Kim Mieder Professor Douglas Leibinger
Composition	Professor Thomas Limbert
Instrumental Performance	Professor Alexander Kahn Professor Brian Wilson
Jazz Performance	Professor Douglas Leibinger
Vocal Performance	Professor Jenny Bent