Bachelor of Jazz Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

The Jazz Studies at West Virginia University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Morgantown campus in United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Jazz Studies

The Minor in Jazz Studies is intended for students with a background in jazz or improvised music. All aspects of jazz are studied, from the early music to the most recent developments in creative improvised music. A variety of performance opportunities are available for students. The many small jazz ensembles perform styles ranging from Bebop, Fusion, Salsa, and vocal jazz, to the avant-garde. The large ensembles perform original student compositions, and the music of contemporary composers, in addition to traditional big band literature.

A successful audition with the School of Music is required for entrance into the program.

Applied Music	4
MUSC 328	Applied Lessons for Minors
Music Ensembles	8
Hours from the following courses: (may be repeated for credit/audition or consent required for placement):
MUSC 353	Large Jazz Ensemble 1
MUSC 353A	Chamber Music: Large Jazz Ensemble 2
MUSC 353B	Chamber Music: Jazz Small Group
MUSC 353E	Chamber Music: Jazz and Ethnic
MUSC 353C	Chamber Music: Jazz Small Group 2
Jazz Theory and/or History	4
MUSC 115	Introduction to History of Jazz
MUSC 311	Introduction to Jazz and Commercial Music Improvisation
MUSC 313	Advanced Jazz and Commercial Music Improvisation
MUSC 480S	Jazz and Commercial Music Arranging
MUSC 481	Arranging for Large Jazz Ensemble
Music Electives	2
Total Hours	18

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Jazz Studies at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Jazz Studies at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Jazz Studies at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Jazz Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown