Conservatory: New Student Information
Congratulations on your acceptance to Longy. We are looking forward to welcoming you into our community in January. As you prepare for your transition to Longy, it is important you read the following information:
Note: We will continue to update this page with information as it becomes available. Please visit this page frequently for the latest updates.
Important Deadlines
Welcome Letter from the Dean of the Conservatory
Orientation - Save the Date
Orchestra/Chamber Music Auditions
2011-2012 Academic Calendar and Course Schedule
Proficiency Exam Study Guide
Off-Campus Housing
Immunization Requirements
Health Insurance Requirements and Waiver Information
On-Campus Employment
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Cost of Attendance
International Students
Longy E-Newsletter
Contact Information
Important Dates and Deadlines
The following forms and documents must be submitted to the Admissions Office by the indicated deadline:
| January 12-13 |
|
New Student Orientation (attendance is mandatory) |
January 15: |
|
Financial Support Documents Due (international students only) |
January 15: |
|
Immunization Records Due |
January 17: |
|
First Day of Classes |
January 20: |
|
Health Insurance Petition to Waive form due (domestic students only) |
Welcome Letter from the Dean of the Conservatory
Welcome Letter from the Dean
(
PDF)
Orientation – Save the Date
New student orientation will be held January 12 – January 13. Orientation will begin with a welcome breakfast on the morning of January 12.
No required activities will take place on Monday, January 16 due to the Martin Luther King Day holiday. The official start of classes is Tuesday, January 17.
* Attendance at Orientation is MANDATORY for all new students. Please contact Claire Raphaelson at claire.raphaelson@longy.edu if you have a conflict with orientation.
The following are some of the activities that will take place at Orientation:
- Course advising and registration
- Placement exams for Undergraduate Diploma students
- Financial aid counseling sessions
- Proficiency exams for Master of Music students - click here for study guide
- Chamber music and orchestra auditions
top
Orchestra/Chamber Music Auditions
All string, woodwind, and brass players are required to audition for orchestra and chamber music ensembles (simultaneously) during orientation. Piano/Collaborative Piano, Classical Guitar and Saxophone majors are required to audition for chamber music ensembles ONLY. Students majoring in MAM, Early Music, Composition, Voice, Opera, and Dalcroze do NOT need to prepare an audition.
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Flute
Clarinet
Oboe
Bassoon
Trumpet
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Horn
Tuba
Piano/Collaborative Piano (Chamber Music Only)
Classical Guitar (Chamber Music Only)
Saxophone (Chamber Music Only)
top
2011-2012 Academic Calendar and Course Schedule
Academic Calendar (PDF)
Course Schedule (PDF)
top
Proficiency Exam Study Guide
Study Guide (PDF)
top
Off-Campus Housing
Students are encouraged to use the Longy Housing Network, one of many resources available to help you find a place to live. All new students will automatically receive all Longy Housing Network emails.
New and returning students who are looking for roommates can fill out a Roommate Request Form. All roommate requests will be posted on the Longy Housing Network.
Another great place to find housing is through Craigslist. Many students have successfully found housing and/or roommates through this website.
Areas of Cambridge and Boston you can begin your housing search include: Somerville (Davis Square and Porter Square), Watertown, Harvard Square (it’s expensive here), and Central Square. Allston is another area of Boston where students live. Allston is located across the Charles River and often has cheaper rent than Cambridge. All of these locations are in walking distance of Longy or a quick subway/bus ride.
Feel free to contact Claire Raphaelson at
claire.raphaelson@longy.edu or Alex Powell at
alex.powell@longy.edu if you have questions about your housing search or would like more information about the various neighborhoods in the Boston area.
top
Immunization Requirements
All students enrolled more than half-time are required by Massachusetts law to provide documentation of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria and hepatitis B. All students must fill out the immunization form below and return it to the Academic Affairs Office (attn.: Karen Burciaga) by January 15, 2012 in order to be eligible for matriculation. Students who do not comply with the immunization requirements are subject to a fine and a hold on registration.
Longy Immunization Policy (PDF)
Immunization Form (PDF)
top
Health Insurance Requirements and Waiver Information
Massachusetts law requires all ¾ time and full-time students to have health insurance coverage. All students who are registered at ¾ time or full-time are automatically enrolled in the Longy Health Insurance plan, and the cost of the health insurance is billed to your account. You can waive the Longy Health Insurance if you are enrolled in an insurance plan of comparable coverage by submitting the online waiver form. This may be done by visiting http://www.gallagherkoster.com/longy .The deadline to submit your online waiver is January 20, 2012.
Students currently enrolled in Longy's student health plan can find more information and search for preferred providers by specialty or location at http://www.gallagherkoster.com/longy
* International Students are required to enroll in the Longy health insurance plan and are not eligible to waive.
top
On-Campus Employment
While On-Campus Employment (OCE) opportunities are available at Longy, the majority of these positions are limited to part-time hours. Depending on the job description and responsibilities, OCE pay-rates range from $8.00 to $12.00 per hour. The majority of OCE jobs are typically found in the library (checking out library materials, stocking shelves, etc.) and the concert office (ushers, stage managers). There are also several positions in the admissions, development, and facilities offices, but job openings are somewhat limited. OCE jobs are advertised in September and all students will have the opportunity to apply at that time.
Students also have the opportunity to engage in outside gigs through the Longy Gig Office. Gigging opportunities include performances at community events and functions, playing with local orchestras, and teaching.
* Note: All international and domestic students are eligible for on-campus employment. However, international students cannot work off-campus during their first academic year in the United States. International students are eligible to work off-campus through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) during their second year of study.
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Cost of Attendance
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Cost of Attendance (PDF)
top
International Students
International students must hold a valid F-1 visa (or a J-1 visa for those students sponsored by an outside organization such as Fulbright). F-1 students must be enrolled in a full course of study. Click here to access additional information and policies for international students.
Form I-20, Required Documents, and Evidence of Financial Support
All F-1 students must receive a Form I-20 from Longy in order to apply for the F-1 visa. Longy will issue the Form I-20 only after the following documents have been received, reviewed, and accepted:
* The completed application for admission including a TOEFL score report.
* A clear photocopy of the student’s passport from the home country. If a student has obtained a visa from another school, a clear photocopy of the student’s previous visa is also required.
* Certified evidence of financial support and a letter of sponsorship where applicable. This should include official, original records of personal or family funds. These records can also include the funds of outside agencies or sponsors. All international students must submit proof of financial support that they, or their sponsors, can cover the cost of attendance for one full year at Longy.
Determining your Cost of Attendance
In order to receive the Form I-20, international students must provide documents of financial support for the following:
Tuition (varies by degree program), Tuition Rates (PDF)
+ Comprehensive Fee: $500
+ Health Insurance: $1,850 (estimated)
+ Housing: $9,900 (estimated)
+ Books, music, travel, miscellaneous: $1,828 (estimated)
- Longy Scholarship/Assistantship
Total Amount = Your Cost of Attendance
Applying for the F-1 Visa
Students residing outside of the United States must take the following steps once Longy has issued the Form I-20:
* Pay the SEVIS fee. You must provide proof of payment at your visa appointment. The SEVIS fee may be paid by accessing the SEVIS I-901 fee processing website: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/
* Make an appointment at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country. Make sure you bring all required documents to your appointment. It is recommended you make your appointment well in advance of your travel departure date. Estimated visa appointment wait times can be found here: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php
* For detailed information on applying for your F-1 visa please visit: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html#need
International Students Currently in the U.S.
Students currently in the U.S. in valid F-1 status do not have to pay the SEVIS fee. The fee is not required from students transferring to a new school or changing to another degree program or level within 5 months of completing a previous F-1 program.
The student’s SEVIS record will be transferred to Longy from the student’s previous school after submitting a completed Eligibility Confirmation Form for School I-20 Transfer. Once the SEVIS record has been transferred, Longy will issue the student a new I-20.
Eligibility Confirmation Form for School I-20 Transfer (PDF)
top
Longy E-Newsletter
Find out what’s happening at Longy by reading our monthly E-newsletter.
Contact Information
We are here to help guide you through the process of becoming a student at Longy. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you have – we are happy to help.
Alex Powell, Director of Admissions and Student Services
alex.powell@longy.edu or 617-876-0956, x1521
Claire Raphaelson, Admissions and Student Services Coordinator
claire.raphaelson@longy.edu or 617-876-0956, x1523
Elvie Reyes, Director of Student Financial Assistance
elvira.reyes@longy.edu or 617-876-0956, x1530
top
