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AA-T Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

24-unit AA-T (Associate in Arts for Transfer) in Music

Four-semester Theory and Musicianship sequences (I through IV)

Four semesters of Applied Music (private instruction) on student’s instrument

Four semesters of Ensemble participation required

Performance & Productions

Choice of ensembles: Swing Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Jazz and Musical Theater Choir, Masterworks Chorale, Cypress Singers, Chamber Singers, or Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Degree Flexibility

Guaranteed admission to the CSU system upon completion (SB 1440/STAR Act)

No more than 60 additional units required at CSU to earn a bachelor’s degree

Prepares for upper-division Music coursework at a CSU campus

Patrons of the Arts scholarships available for talented music students

School Info

Snapshot

37%

Grad Rate

13.4K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,379

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,749

Before aid

Average Net Price

$4,606

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Estimate · cypresscollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 25, 8:31 PM

Program Highlights

Training

24-unit AA-T (Associate in Arts for Transfer) in Music

Four-semester Theory and Musicianship sequences (I through IV)

Four semesters of Applied Music (private instruction) on student’s instrument

Four semesters of Ensemble participation required

Performance & Productions

Choice of ensembles: Swing Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Jazz and Musical Theater Choir, Masterworks Chorale, Cypress Singers, Chamber Singers, or Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Degree Flexibility

Guaranteed admission to the CSU system upon completion (SB 1440/STAR Act)

No more than 60 additional units required at CSU to earn a bachelor’s degree

Prepares for upper-division Music coursework at a CSU campus

Patrons of the Arts scholarships available for talented music students

Program Highlights

Training

24-unit AA-T (Associate in Arts for Transfer) in Music

Four-semester Theory and Musicianship sequences (I through IV)

Four semesters of Applied Music (private instruction) on student’s instrument

Four semesters of Ensemble participation required

Performance & Productions

Choice of ensembles: Swing Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Jazz and Musical Theater Choir, Masterworks Chorale, Cypress Singers, Chamber Singers, or Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Degree Flexibility

Guaranteed admission to the CSU system upon completion (SB 1440/STAR Act)

No more than 60 additional units required at CSU to earn a bachelor’s degree

Prepares for upper-division Music coursework at a CSU campus

Patrons of the Arts scholarships available for talented music students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fees

International student application Fee

$40

Part-time F-1/F-2 application Fee

$20

Opens

Mar 1, 2027

Deadline

International Application DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Prospective F1 · cypresscollege.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

AA-T guarantees admission to the CSU system (SB 1440/STAR Act)

No more than 60 additional units required after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree

Consult a counselor or assist.org for specific campus and major requirements

Enrollment

Open enrollment — rolling admissions for fall and spring semesters

Free application via CCCApply ($0 fee)

Financial aid eligible

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Open enrollment community college — no audition or interview for program admission

Apply through CCCApply and register for courses

Ensemble placement occurs after enrollment

Scholarship Info

Patrons of the Arts

Cypress College Patrons of the Arts provides scholarships to talented music students

Founded in 1975 under the Cypress College Foundation

Contact: tchevalier@CypressCollege.edu or (714) 484-7139

School Info

Snapshot

37%

Grad Rate

13.4K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,379

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,749

Before aid

Average Net Price

$4,606

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Estimate · cypresscollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

24-unit AA-T (Associate in Arts for Transfer) in Music

Four-semester Theory and Musicianship sequences (I through IV)

Four semesters of Applied Music (private instruction) on student’s instrument

Four semesters of Ensemble participation required

Performance & Productions

Choice of ensembles: Swing Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Jazz and Musical Theater Choir, Masterworks Chorale, Cypress Singers, Chamber Singers, or Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Degree Flexibility

Guaranteed admission to the CSU system upon completion (SB 1440/STAR Act)

No more than 60 additional units required at CSU to earn a bachelor’s degree

Prepares for upper-division Music coursework at a CSU campus

Patrons of the Arts scholarships available for talented music students

Updated Jul 25, 8:31 PM