What is a Special Project?
- A special project is a for-credit supervised independent study for a student who would like to explore a topic that is not offered by a regular course.
- The project is designed in collaboration with a professor and tailored to a student’s interest, goals and program requirements.
- Students must produce a research paper or written report, performance, composition, creative portfolio or presentation as a major assessment of the project.
- A special project is not meant to request additional credits for an existing course, including ensemble work, and must not replace a required course in a program.
- A special project must be supervised by an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor at the Schulich School of Music. Visit the Faculty Profile pages to verify which supervisor has a professor title.
Who is eligible to propose a special project?
- Must have completed 30 cr of a 90-cr program or 45 cr of 120-cr program.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and not be on academic probation.
- Before proposing a Special Project, students must take full advantage of existing course offerings.
- Students are limited to one Special Project per term, and a maximum of two during their program.
Application Instructions and Deadlines
These two forms must be submitted concurrently before the application deadline.
Student: Special Project Application (for Student)
Supervisor: Special Project Assessment Form (for Supervisor)
| Semester | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer project | May 30 |
| Fall project | August 15 |
| Winter project | December 10 |
- A decision on the request will be communicated to you and the project supervisor within 10 business days.
- Student Affairs Office will add the special project to your records if the request is approved.
- No late requests will be considered.
- Any performance presented as part of a Special Project must be scheduled in a space that does not require stage managers or production staff.
