General Information
An introduction to the Peabody Institute including the mission and nomenclature.
COVID- 19 Update
All Conservatory and Preparatory lessons and most classes will continue online for the rest of this semester. All in-person public events are necessarily canceled.
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The Academic Catalog covers general information about the Peabody Institute, procedural information, academic regulations, the degree and diploma programs, and extension study.
Procedural Information
Information pertaining to courses, ensemble participation, recitals, competitions, study abroad, and more.
Academic Regulations
Regulations surrounding the code of conduct, the grading system, attendance, graduation eligibility, and more.
Degree & Diploma Programs
The Peabody Conservatory awards five degrees: the Bachelor of Music (BM), the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), the Master of Music (MM), the Master of Arts (MA) in Audio Sciences, and the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Performance. The three diploma programs are the Performer’s Certificate (PC), the Graduate Performance Diploma (GPD), and the Artist’s Diploma (AD).
Extension Study
Individuals who wish to enroll in private lessons or courses on a non-degree basis may register for such study through the Peabody Extension Division, pending faculty availability and demonstration of appropriate qualifications.
Revisions to Peabody Grading Policies in Response to COVID- 19
As we all continue to adjust to and manage around the impact of COVID-19, each division of the University has made adjustments to existing grading policies to meet the unusual circumstances presented this semester, based on what is appropriate for that school.