Oral and written exams must be taken in all subjects. Three to nine credits may be transferred to YC or SSSB, and no prior musical or vocal experience is required for many of these courses. A subsequent change to the status of Regular and the granting of credit is possible with written permission from the Director. Special Students Applicants who do not qualify for admission under the above categories but, by the discretion of the director, are deemed to have previous training or exhibit proper maturity and can demonstrate ability to maintain standards of progress, may be admitted as Special students. Such students need not take written exams or write a term paper, though they may do so if they wish.
Special Students earn no credit.
All students, regardless of their status, must meet all standards and comply with all regulations and requirements.