Undergraduate FAQs

Contact Information for Undergraduate Studies:

For the fastest, and most accurate response, please email MUSIC.UGadvising@msu.edu. To contact individual Undergraduate Studies team members, please see:

Michael Kroth, associate dean for undergraduate studies, kroth@msu.edu, (517) 355-4585, room 118 MB
Talitha Wimberly, director of undergraduate student affairs, talithat@msu.edu, (517) 432-2616, room 206 MPB
Dan Hanrath, academic advisor, hanrathd@msu.edu, (517) 353-6481, 205 MPB

How can non-majors take private lessons?

Non-majors must contact the applied instructor on a specific instrument or voice to request permission to enroll. A student may enroll only for 1 credit each semester, for a total of 6 credits of private lessons. Once faculty approval is granted, please visit Permissions for instruction regarding enrollment.

How do I enroll in non-major ensembles?

All ensembles are open to students by audition. Information regarding the College of Music auditions can be found here.

How do I enroll in a class?

A student must enroll online for an undergraduate music course using the Student Information System (SIS) For additional help, please use SIS Enrollment Quick Guide.

How do I get permission to enroll in a music course?

Permissions forms and instructions can be found on the Permissions page.

Where would I find Independent Study forms?

Independent Study forms are available at; Student-Instructor Forms.

Who do I talk to if I'm having a problem in a classroom?

Students should first consult with the professor when they have an issue. If that does not solve the issue, please contact Talitha and Dan at MUSIC.UGadvising@msu.edu. Students may also make an appointment with Associate Dean Michael Kroth to discuss their concerns.

I need help understanding my tuition bill.

For help understanding your tuition bill, please visit the Spartan One-Stop, or view Student Guide to Student Accounts.

Where can I find help with financial aid?

For help with financial aid, please visit the Spartan One-Stop, or view SIS Student Guides.