Recital Attendance
Purpose: The Recital Attendance policy is based on the belief that listening to live music is essential to training good musicians.

Recital Attendance Requirements:
Music majors entering as Freshmen are required to attend eight programs per semester for six semesters (Transfer students,see below). At least three semesters of “RECITAL ATTENDANCE” should be completed by the end of the sophomore year in order to ensure that the requirements are met in time for graduation.

Only events on the official School of Music Calendar will fulfill the Recital Attendance requirement. Events will be divided into three categories and students will be required to attend two events from each of these categories,plus two more from any category.The Dean may from time to time add special events to the official calendar.
No Recital Attendance credit is earned by a student who performs in a recital.

The following Recital Attendance requirements shall apply to all transfer students:

Music Majors enrolled on a part-time basis (fewer than 12 credits)may bank Recital Attendance.
NOTE: Banking of recitals does NOT apply to full-time students.

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Senior Performance with University Orchestra
Seniors and Graduate students will be featured in several of the orchestra concerts throughout the academic year. Dates and times will be determined by the conductor. Students must fill out an Approval Form signed by their private teacher,and submit it to the appropriate chairperson. Departments will hold auditions and recommend candidates to the conductor.

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Services for Students with Disabilities

The Office of Services for Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD)offers services for students with physical and learning disabilities. The OSSD is designed to assist students in making a successful transition to the University. We take a proactive stance that encourages students to understand their needs and strengths in order to best advocate for themselves.
At West Chester University we recognize that some students with disabilities want minimal assistance while others require the full range of support and services.The staff of the OSSD supports students as they become more self-reliant by emphasizing their knowledge and communication skills and the understanding of their rights and obligations under the laws.To facilitate successful transition we recommend a comprehensive assessment of needs through this office.

The OSSD provides advocacy with faculty for classroom accommodations under the requirements of Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Recent,appropriate,and comprehensive documentation provided by licensed professionals must accompany requests for accommodations.

The OSSD coordinates provision of direct services for students with disabilities through support staff in the research and technical areas of the University.We also advocate in the readmission procedure,with the offices of Financial Aid and the Registrar,and supplement advising services to the extent that the information or assistance is disability related and necessary to promote student access.

Substitution for foreign language requirements are possible for certain students. Documentation of the student’s disability must specifically indicate the connection between the area of weakness and the requirements of the course, and state that such substitution is necessary. Adapted math courses are offered to students who qualify to fulfill the general education requirements.

The OSSD is located within the Academic Programs and Services Division and coordinates services with other units within the division,such as the University Tutoring Center and the Academic Advising Center,as well as other University offices including the Writing Center and the Office of Residence Life and Housing. Liaison with governmental agencies and private practitioners for provision of services is also available through the OSSD. In order to ensure continuity of services,students should pursue such actions prior to enrollment. Students needing financial support for personal services or interpreters should register with the appropriate agency at least six months in advance of matriculation.

Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
Room 105,Lawrence Center
West Chester University
West Chester,PA 19383
610 436-3416

Services Provided for Students with Disabilities
Special Summer Orientation; Central Documentation File, Optional Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Advocacy with Faculty, Alternative Test-Taking Arrangements, Academic Advising, Priority Registration, Note-Taking Support, Content Tutors, Study Skills Tutoring,Taped Texts Assistance (Recordings for the Blind,Inc.), Adaptive Technology, Readers for Visually Impaired Students, Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Students,Accommodated Math Classes, Course Substitutes (e.g.Foreign Language), Peer Support, Students with Disabilities Association

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