Program Policies

Evaluation and Promotion

Students are evaluated on in-class performances, on production rehearsals and public performances, and in writing on evaluation forms. Classes are performance oriented and the evaluation scores are based on level of achievement for each skill (storytelling, breathing, alignment, articulation, etc.).  Students will be assigned an advisor who will discuss goals and progress. Faculty members will meet to discuss the progress of students. Those students who have progressed to an appropriate level of skill (grade of B or GPA of 2.5) at the end of the first year will be invited back for the 2nd year. Students who are selected to return for the 2nd year will be notified in writing no later than May 30th for the following fall semester.

Attendance Policy

CAP21 maintains a strict attendance policy. The program is designed to provide students with professional level training. Therefore, we  expect students to fully participate in the program. Your participation in class develops professional behavior that will serve you well in your career.  Information about excused absences may be found in the CAP21 Student Handbook.

Grievance and Appeals Policy
While recognizing the importance of providing due process for all parties involved in these matters, CAP21 emphasizes the use of informal resolution to all disputes.  Both parties may continue to seek informal resolution, even after initiating formal judgment procedures. If the student's grievance cannot be resolved through informal discussion, the student may initiate a formal grievance by filling out a Student Grievance Form, which can be found in the Conservatory office. The form must be filled out and handed into the Program Director who will then have it signed by the faculty member and the chair of the department. Students will then be assigned a time to present their case to the Fairness Committee.

In the case of a grade appeal, students should contact the Program Director to resolve the matter. In the case of appeals for Financial Aid decisions, sexual harassment, or discrimination on the basis of race, sex, creed, color, religion, sexual preference, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, Vietnam era veteran's status or disabling condition, the Program Director is designated as the person responsible for receiving student complaints. Student appeals relating to Financial Aid rules and regulations are directed to the Business Manager or Bursar.

The Student Grievance Form and the documentation of the informal resolution process must be submitted to the Chair of the Fairness Board (The 2-Year Professional Program Director) no later than the end of the semester following the occurrence of the action upon which it is based. Failure of the student to file a grievance by the deadline constitutes a waiver of all rights under this policy.

Credit Hour Definition:
CAP21 follows federal regulations to define a credit hour as follows:
"Credit Hour: Except as provided in 34 CFR 668.8(k) and (l), a credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than --

(1) One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or

(2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours."

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Transfer of Credit Policy
CAP21 does not accept transfer credits at this time.

Additional CAP21 policies are published in the CAP21 Student Handbook and CAP21 Faculty Handbook. For more information, please contact Ashley Foley at (212) 807-0202 ext. 20 or [email protected].