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Registration Information

Admission and Registration

Students may submit registration online, over the phone, by mail, or by fax.

Before registering for Private Instruction, students must first request a teacher referral by contacting the office or requesting a referral online. Once a lesson schedule has been made directly with the instructor, the student must call the office in order to make a payment before the first lesson. In certain circumstances, those students registering for private instruction may also be asked to a short interview in order to match the student with the most appropriate instructor and to inform the student of the school's offerings and policies. (An interview will not be required for those registered in group classes.) All students will be assessed a registration fee of $25 per student (or $40 registration fee per familiy) per semester with the exception of Professional Workshop registrants. Returning students must make payments before the published due dates, or the due date specified on the mailed billing statement. See Terms of Payment below for more information.

Private Instruction Student Policies

All Private Instruction students must read and sign a copy of the Preparatory & Continuing Studies Student Policies. This form may be downloaded here, or requested from the office.

Terms of Payment

Payment for private instruction may be made in full before lessons begin or in installments. Group class payments must be made in full at least one week prior to the start of the class. THE INSTALLMENT PLAN IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR GROUP CLASSES.

Private Instruction students are billed automatically for each semester unless notification is given to the office in advance of a billing cycle. To cancel, simply notify the office.

Fall 2009 Installment Options (for Private Instruction only):

August 14, 2009: Half or Full Tuition due

September 18, 2009: 1/4 of Tuition + $15 Installment Fee

October 16, 2009: 1/4 of Tuition + $15 Installment Fee

Spring 2010 Installment Options (for Private Instruction only):

January 8, 2010: Half or Full Tuition due

February 5, 2010: 1/4 of Tuition + $15 Installment Fee

March 5, 2010: 1/4 of Tuition + $15 Installment Fee

Reminder:

Payments received after due dates will be assessed a $30 Late Fee

The University of Houston accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, checks, or money orders. Checks should be made out to the Univeristy of Houston and may be brought in person to the PCS Office (Room 202 or the PCS box located in room 120, the Main Music Office of the Moores School of Music) or mailed to the following address:

University of Houston
Moores School of Music
Attn: Preparatory and Continuing Studies
120 School of Music Building
Houston, TX 77204-4017

If, in the opinion of the University of Houston, it becomes necessary to engage the services of a collection agency or attorney to effect collection or to settle any dispute in connection with the above terms, the individual who registers agrees to pay the collection agency or attorney fees, reasonable expenses, and costs as incurred.

Scholarships:

A limited number of scholarships are available in the fall semester due to a generous gift from the Immanuel & Helen Olshan Foundation, Inc. Scholarships are based on musical talent/potential and financial need. Download application or to request a scholarship application, call the PCS office at (713) 743-3398.

Attendance

Students are expected to be present for all classes and lessons for which they are registered. Notification of inability to attend a lesson will enable the teacher to use the time productively, but does not excuse payment for the contracted lesson. As a courtesy, please give instructors at least 24 hours notice for cancelled lessons. Instructors are not required to make-up lessons missed by students, regardless of prior notification or the reason for the absence. If an instructor misses a lesson, it will be made up.

All lessons and classes take place at the Moores School of Music on the University of Houston campus. Special workshops and institutes, public concerts and musical events are also held throughout the year. Call 713-743-3009 for a Moores School of Music Concert Schedule.

Teacher Transfer

Students may request a transfer to another teacher within Preparatory & Continuing Studies by consultation with the Director.

Cancellation Policy and Refund Information

PCS reserves the right to cancel workshops, group classes, and lessons due to unforeseen circumstances, natural disasters, or insufficient enrollment.

Professional Development: In case of cancellation due to insufficient enrollment, students will be notified 48 hours in advance. In this case, students may either transfer into another class that has not yet begun or receive a full refund. Participants in professional development workshops who request refunds at least 72 hours prior to the start of a class will receive a refund less $35.00 for processing. After this point, no refunds will be granted.

Private Lessons: Once registration has been completed and a payment has been made, no refunds will be issued for students wishing to withdraw their enrollment. In cases of natural disasters or unforeseen circumstances, PCS will try to give students prior notification, but will not issue refunds or make-up lessons.