VanderCook College of Music
MMEd Student Resources
Summer 2025 Dates & Information
Registration Opens: March 6, 2025
Six-Week Session June 16 – July 25, 2025 (Online June 16-July 4; Onsite July 7-July 25)
End of Drop/Add: June 20, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw: June 30, 2025
- Important Summer Dates Document
- Online Schedule: June 16 - July 4
- On-site Schedule: July 7 - 25 (Commencement, July 26) Required of all summer residency students
- Registration Advice (MMEd Online Options)
- How to Register Online
- MMEd Band Track Planning Sheet
- MMEd Choral Track Planning Sheet
- MMEd General Music Track Planning Sheet
- MMEd String Track Planning Sheet
- MMEd Professional Pathway Track Planning Sheet
2025 Commencement Information
Key Documents
Housing Information
Exit Assessment Information
Sample Program Structures
Courses Addressing a Professional Educator’s License
Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Music Education Program, the Teacher Certification and Entitlement Program, and the Master of Music Education and Certification Program take coursework that leads to licensure in the state of Illinois. All individuals seeking teacher certification or licensure are required to complete licensure tests (Music Content and edTPA), and requirements as prescribed by the Illinois State Board of Education. A candidate seeking additional licensure from outside of Illinois will need to consult with that state’s board of education about any additional requirements to be licensed to teach in that state.

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