To ensure your smooth transition
from summer rest and recreation to the fall enrollment process
at Manhattan School of Music, please use this checklist to reconcile
any outstanding matters prior to arriving at Manhattan School
of Music in August.
Office of Admission
212-749-2802 x4436
All final documents listed in this section must be received
by the Office of Admission no later than August 5, 2009.
If all required documents are not received by this date, you
will not be able to register for the Fall 2009 semester. In
addition, International students' visas may be adversely affected.
A late fee of $100.00 U.S. will be assessed to anyone
whose file is not complete by the date listed above, and you
will not be able to register until all required materials are
received. If you have any questions regarding items
included in this Admission section, please call the number above
or e-mail admission@msmnyc.edu.
 TRANSCRIPTS
Final, official, and original transcripts from ALL previous
institutions attended. Notice: Copies and faxes of transcripts are not
considered official.
PROOF OF DEGREE OR DIPLOMA
Official proof of degree or diploma is required for all FRESHMAN,
GRADUATE, and DOCTORAL students.
Many U.S. transcripts will list a date of graduation or a statement
and date that a diploma/degree has been earned or conferred.
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
The Immunization History Form must be completed and signed by
your physician or appropriate medical personnel. The Meningitis
Immunity Form must be completed and signed by the student or
the student's guardian.
SUMMER CONTACT INFORMATION
Please keep Manhattan School of Music updated on your whereabouts
over the summer. The Office of Admission may need to be in contact
with you before your arrival this fall.
TRANSLATIONS and WES
INTERNATIONAL students and any STUDENTS
WHO HAVE STUDIED ABROAD must provide an official, notarized
translation of a non-English transcript. Any student who was
asked to provide a World Education Services (WES) Evaluation
(www.wes.org) must
request that WES send an official and original report directly
to Manhattan School of Music (electronic delivery preferred).
Note: Copies and faxes of translations are not considered official.
Office
of Financial Aid
212-749-2802 x 4463
If you have any questions regarding items included in this
Financial Aid section, please call the number above or email
finaid@msmnyc.edu.
For students/parents borrowing federal or private educational
loan funds, please note the following:
SIGNED AWARD LETTER
Award letters must be SIGNED and returned by June
15 , 2009
PRE-APPROVAL RESULTS
The results of your pre-approval for private and/or PLUS loans
must be submitted by June 15, 2009.
PROMISSORY NOTE*
Upon receipt of the Promissory Note from your lending institution,
complete, sign, and return it to that lending institution
(*DO NOT SEND
IT TO Manhattan School of Music).
ENTRANCE LOAN COUNSELING
Stafford Loan borrowers must complete Entrance Loan Counseling.
To do so, please visit www.mappingyourfuture.org.
Office of the Bursar
212-749-2802 x4464 or x4467
For questions regarding items included in this Bursar section,
please call one of the numbers above or email bursar@msmnyc.edu.
CALCULATION
SHEET
Use the calculation sheet enclosed with your invoice to identify
the sources of funds, which will bring your account balance
to zero for the fall semester. If you are receiving financial
aid, please use your financial aid award letter when completing
the calculation sheet. Your completed form must be returned
to the Bursar by August 5, 2009.
PAY
IN FULL
Pay the full amount of your billed charges by August
5, 2009 for the fall semester so that your student
account balance is zero.
OR
PAY
ALL CASH DUE
Pay the remaining balance due on your account by
August 5, 2009 for the fall semester. This
is the amount that is not included in the Manhattan School
of Music deferred payment plan or the AMS payment plan and
not covered by a financial aid award
INSURANCE
All students will be enrolled in Manhattan School of Music's
Student Health Insurance Plan and will receive information
from the Office of Student Life in mid- July. In order to
be exempted from the school insurance plan, students must
submit an insurance waiver form, along with a copy of their
health insurance policy face page or a copy of their health
insurance identification card, by August 5, 2009.
International Students
212-749-2802 x4460
For questions regarding items included in this International Student section, please
call the number above or email isa@msmnyc.edu.
Please be sure to submit your completed I-20 application as soon as
possible.
If the I-20 application is incomplete, your I-20 cannot be issued to you.
As the processing of an I-20 application can
take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks, please be sure to submit all
required materials as soon as possible.
Office of Student & Residence Life
212-749-2802 x4525
If you have any questions regarding items included in this
Student Life section, please call the phone number above or
e-mail studentlife@msmnyc.edu.
ID Cards, Health Insurance, and Emergency Contact
Form
All Manhattan School of Music students need to complete steps
to make sure they have a Manhattan School of Music ID Card,
heath insurance that can be used in NYC, and an emergency
form. The following link contains information to guide you
to successfully take care of each of these items.
MSM
Identification Card (digital photo is needed by July 31,
2009)
All MSM students are required to carry a Manhattan School
of music identification card at all times. This card facilitates
student's ability to access MSM buildings, meal plan, library
privileges, and practice rooms. All new students must email
a digital photo Office of Information Technology by June 15,
2009. The photo should be taken at 72 DPI resolution and be
taken in portrait orientatin (ideally the photo should be
300 pixels wide and 375 pixels high. If you are unaware of
the pixels or resolution, simply send us one of yourself that
is a clear and close up photo of your face, with a neutral
background. Do not wear sunglasses or hats. Please email the
photo with your name and birth date to studentphoto@msmnyc.edu.
Manhattan School of Music has the right to reject any photo
and to request a new photo. Those who do not supply an acceptable
photo by the deadline will need to be extremely patient as
they check in as their id card will not be ready upon arrival.
Emergency
Contact Form
Use this form to list all people who should be contacted in
an emergency. All students must complete a new Emergency Contact
Form each year. This form is due immediately, preferably by
May 18, 2009 for optimal results, and before June 15, 2009
at 4pm. This form is also available in the Housing section
for residents.
To view and download a pdf for the Emergency Contact Form,
click here.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required of all full time students at Manhattan School of Music. The health insurance
should be easily used in New York City to take care of any sickness or accident that may occur. Manhattan School
of Music provides a health insurance plan at a reasonable cost, but allows those who are covered by equitable
insurance to waive out of the insurance. If you have alternate health insurance that provides comparable coverage
to the plan provided by MSM, please complete the Waiver Form and submit it to the Office of Student and Residence
Life by June 15, 2009 with a copy of your insurance card, front and back.
Click here for the link to the Waiver form only if you have alternate health insurance and want to waive out of the MSM insurance.
Orientation
All new Manhattan School of Music graduate and undergraduate
students are required to check in to the School on Wednesday,
August 19, 2009 between 8am and 1pm. Events to orient students
to Manhattan School of Music, New York City, their departments,
and their new colleagues will occur from August 19, 2009 through
the start of classes. On August 19, 2009 their will be sessions
for parents and guardians too. It is essential that new students
participate in Orientation as placement exams and placement
auditions will take place during this time.
Housing
Andersen Hall is an amazing living learning community for
musicians! Manhattan School of Music encourages all students
to live in Andersen Hall where they will have an opportunity
to bond with and build a community with other musicians. Please
note that there is a two-year housing requirement for all
new students. The policy states:
"All first- and second-year undergraduate students
are required to live in Andersen Hall. If you will be a freshman
or sophomore and would like to be considered for off-campus
housing, you must make a detailed request in writing to the
Office of Student and Residence Life. If you are not approved
to live off-campus and you fail to sign up for a room, you
risk being billed for the room for the academic year."
Housing Information and Guide
Please read the following documents as they will answer many
of your questions about how to request on campus housing.
Housing
Information Letter
New
Student Housing Process
Housing Forms and Due Dates
The following items should be submitted to the Office of
Student and Residence Life as soon as possible to better ensure
the fulfillment of your housing preferences. For optimal results,
all housing forms, the emergency information form, and the
$500 housing deposit should be received in the Office of Student
and Residence Life by May 18, 2009. Applications and/or deposits
received after May 18th and by June 15, 2009 will be placed
in rooms as space allows, but are not guaranteed housing.
Students who submit forms and/or deposits after June 15, 2009
will be placed on a waiting list and will be housed in Andersen
Hall only as space becomes available.
Please download and send the following forms and deposits
to:
The Office of Student & Residence Life
Room 112
Manhattan School of Music
120 Claremont Ave
New York, NY 10027
RESIDENT INFORMATION CARD COMPLETED
Resident
Information Card.
RESIDENCE HALL AGREEMENT COMPLETED and SIGNED
Resident
Hall Agreement.
$500.00 U.S. - HOUSING DEPOSIT
The $500.00 U.S. deposit is separate from the $300.00 U.S.
admission reservation fee.
$600.00 U.S. - WINTER INTER-SESSION HOUSING FEE
For those interested in residence hall housing for the full
winter break only. Payment is due August 5, 2009.
STUDENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM COMPLETED and
SIGNED
Student
Emergency Contact Form.
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