The Tianjin Juilliard School Student Code of Conduct

The Tianjin Juilliard School Student Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct") sets out the standards of conduct expected of its students, which supersedes all other School documents, and applies to all students enrolled at the School for their duration, without pause (including breaks and students on a leave of absence), until graduation from the School.

When students choose to accept admission to the School, they accept the rights and responsibilities of membership in the School’s academic and social community. As members of the School community, students are expected to uphold its values by maintaining a high standard of conduct.

Student misconduct is defined as any student behavior that violates rules of the School as stated in this document; contained within any School publication, or on the website; and/or is in violation of applicable laws, rules or regulations of the People’s Republic of China ("Applicable Laws").

Students who are present or accompanying others while in the act of violating the Code of Conduct may be deemed as culpable as the violators and may be subject to sanctions.

Occasionally, the rules of the School and the law will overlap, but the School does not attempt to duplicate the law or legal system. The School reserves the right to pursue matters through its student conduct system that may also be addressed in the legal system.

Serious violations or persistent minor violations of School rules, policies, or regulations may result in suspension or expulsion.

Non-residential students are expected to abide by the same standards of community behavior as residential students as outlined in the Code of Conduct.

The School reserves the right to adjudicate misconduct that occurs off campus or outside the main School Building and Residence Hall (“School premises”) if such misconduct becomes known to the School.

The Tianjin Juilliard School Conduct System

Adjudication Process

Standards of Fairness and Student Rights

1. Abuse of the Student Conduct System
2. Academic Misconduct and Dishonesty
3. Alcohol Violations
4. Building and Space Usage
5. Correspondence Policy
6. Drugs and Controlled Substances Violations
7. Falsification, Disruption, Non-Compliance
8. Fire Safety
9. Information Security and Governance Policy
10. Physical Harm, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
11. Smoking
12. Solicitation and Distribution Policy
13. Use of Non-Vehicular Transportation
14. Weapons
15. Student Campus Employment and Security/Confidentiality of Student Records
16. Residence Hall Policies and Regulations
17. Trademark Policy
18. Additional Institutional Policies

Emergency Notification and Response

Tianjin Juilliard School Security Policy

Missing Student Policy and Procedure

Emergency Contact and Parent/Guardian Notification

Report an Incident

Students admitted to the educational programs of the Tianjin Juilliard School are held to high professional standards in preparation for successful careers in the performing arts. To that end, they must possess aptitude, abilities, and skills in the following six areas, and be able to perform independently described functions in each area:

I. Behavioral and Social Attributes
II. Communication Skills
III. Intellect, Instinct, and Imagination
IV. Motor and Sensory Skills
V. Observation and Self-Awareness
VI. Performance and Rehearsal Discipline

Collectively, these six areas and all associated functions are designated “essential elements of the curriculum.” Adherence to these professional standards is considered an integral part of the educational process in all programs of study at The Tianjin Juilliard School.
 

To preserve the integrity of Tianjin Juilliard’s educational programs and their close association to the standards of the performing arts profession, the School expects students to meet technical criteria outlined for each major and instrument in the Tianjin Juilliard Technical Standards documents.

Technical Standards for Orchestral Studies

Technical Standards for Chamber Music

Technical Standards for Collaborative Piano

The Tianjin Juilliard School Technical Standards by Instruments

Registration for Classes
Schedule Change 
Changes of Status
 

Grading System
Grade Appeal

Scholastic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress
Academic Standing
Attendance
Classroom Protocol

Academic Integrity

Services for Students with Disabilities
The Tianjin Juilliard School is committed to providing qualified students who have disabilities an opportunity to participate on an equal basis in the educational programs on the Tianjin campus. Tianjin Juilliard students should contact Tianjin Juilliard’s Office of Academic Support and Disability Services (OASDS) to request information about possible disability-related support and accommodations. OASDS looks forward to welcoming you to the Tianjin Juilliard community, learning about your circumstances, and providing assistance with your education.

A student with a qualifying disability who seeks OASDS support must start that process with the Tianjin Juilliard OASDS. For accommodations to be granted, a student has to provide any necessary information and documentation to OASDS for review and meet with a member of OASDS to complete the interactive process, which is essential for identifying accommodations that are responsive to the individual student’s needs. Once the registration, documentation, and review process is completed, OASDS will provide the student, where appropriate, with an individually determined accommodation plan. A student may not make individual accommodation arrangements with a faculty member without first utilizing the OASDS process. Please note that each semester, some adjustments to accommodations may be called for, and students will need to work with OASDS to review accommodations. A student with a disability who does not seek accommodations may inform OASDS of their situation but is not required to do so. OASDS staff members are always available to meet, answer questions or provide guidance.

Details of specific procedures and requirements are available from OASDS. Forms that need to be completed and information about your rights and responsibilities are also provided by OASDS. From time to time, Tianjin Juilliard may change or modify these policies, procedures, and forms, and you should make an effort to stay current on any changes. However, Tianjin Juilliard’s commitment to its students and to their opportunity to participate equally at Tianjin Juilliard remains constant.

To begin the process for receiving services from Tianjin Juilliard, a student will submit the completed Disability Accommodation Request Form and the Disability Authorization for Release of Information Form and meet with an OASDS representative. The student should also review the Confidentiality Policy and the Grievance Procedure to be informed of the student’s rights and responsibilities. To be considered for services, including accommodations, the student needs to submit any requested medical documentation and participate in the interactive process to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation, if one is necessary. Requests and documentation are to be submitted sufficiently in advance to permit an assessment and determination about accommodations for the start of a class or project in a reasonable period of time. 

The student agrees that by signing and submitting the Disability Accommodation Request Form, the Disability Authorization for Release of Information Form and related materials, they are affirming that the information they have provided is complete and accurate, and that they have read and understood the information being provided by OASDS about the institutional-wide policies and procedures.

Prospective Students
Prospective students are welcome to contact the Office of Academic Support and Disability Services via email oasds@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn at any point during their college-selection process to receive information about services provided by the office, discuss the accommodation process or to discuss documentation requirements.

Current Tianjin Juilliard Students
Tianjin Juilliard will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you are a student with a disability, you are encouraged to register with OASDS in order to establish eligibility for disability-related accommodations. Please note that this process is confidential. If you do not have documentation or have never been diagnosed, you can still contact OASDS and discuss your situation.

Contact
Dr. Shuli Xu, Associate Dean of Student Development
oasds@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn
 

How to Register with OASDS as a Student With a Disability
If you think you might benefit from support, we encourage you to register with OASDS by following these steps:

• Contact OASDS (oasds@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn) to discuss your specific situation.
• We require two forms in order to determine eligibility for registration:
  • Disability Accommodation Request Form
  • Release of Disability Information Form

Depending on the nature of your disability, we may require a doctor’s note or other supporting documentation. Please note that we keep your information confidential.

• Once we have received all required documentation from you, we will discuss your accommodation requests. We will then engage in an interactive process with you to determine a personalized accommodation plan.

If you do not have documentation or have never been diagnosed, you can still confer with OASDS and discuss your situation.
Registration is a voluntary process and may occur at any time during the student’s course of study. However, it is recommended that requests are made with enough time to be reasonably implemented. Accommodations will be implemented after approval by OASDS and are not retroactive to the beginning of the semester.

Students who wish to document a disability may include, but are not limited to:

• Students entering Tianjin Juilliard for the first time or returning after a leave of absence who have a known disability;
• Students experiencing educational difficulty who are referred by a faculty member or Tianjin Juilliard official for consultation regarding the possibility of disability; and
• Students whose health and/or physical abilities are altered during their educational tenure, resulting in a disability (permanent or temporary).

New Tianjin Juilliard students: We strongly encourage you to contact us before the beginning of the semester in order for your accommodations to be in place when the semester starts.
 

• Disability Confidentiality Policy
• Disability Grievance Procedure
• Disability Attendance Accommodation Policy
• Emotional Support Animal Policy
• Recorded Lecture Policy and Procedure
• Authorization for Release of Information
• Extended Time on Coursework Policy
• Disability Accommodation Request Form FILLABLE

The Tianjin Juilliard School adheres to Juilliard’s policy of compliance with all federal American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. For more information about the Americans with Disabilities Act, please visit www.ada.gov. 

OASDS strives to be a resource for all Tianjin Juilliard faculty members to help ensure an accessible, equitable learning environment for our students. If you have any questions regarding the disability certification process, how to notify students of our services, how to best provide an accommodation for a student with a disability, or how to design more accessible courses by incorporating universal design principles, you are also welcome to contact OASDS directly.

Important Items for Tianjin Juilliard Faculty to Note:

• OASDS understands that not all accommodations will be applicable to all course contents. If you have specific questions about how to accommodate a student in the context of your course, please contact OASDS staff so we can work together to find the most applicable accommodation(s).
• OASDS staff are not able to disclose the type of disability that the student has registered for without written permission from the student due to privacy laws. However, we can discuss the student’s accommodations and work together to help you figure out how to implement their accommodations in your classroom.
• Students are required to self-identify for accommodations and must first register with OASDS in order to set up formal accommodations. Faculty are NOT required to provide any accommodations to a student until the faculty member has received a Reasonable Accommodation Plan Agreement from OASDS, which formally notifies them of the accommodations she or he is eligible for.
• If a student discloses a disability to you, it is imperative that you both inform the student that she or he needs to register first with the Office of Academic Support and Disability Services to seek formal accommodations AND contact OASDS to report that you have referred a student to OASDS!
• Faculty should NOT ask a student about the nature of her/his disability; rather, faculty should initiate a conversation about how to apply the accommodations stipulated in the student's Reasonable Accommodation Plan Agreement to a particular course’s content.
• Faculty should NEVER ask a student about her/his disability or accommodations in front of other students. This would be a violation of privacy of a student with a disability and is not appropriate.

The Tianjin Juilliard School strives for an environment that is accessible for all community members and visitors. For accessibility questions, requests, or general support, please contact the Office of Academic Support and Disability Services at oasds@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn

Campus Housing: For housing-related accessibility questions and/or accommodation requests, please contact the Residence Life Manager, Chen Chen at chen.chen@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn or OASDS, oasds@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn

*Two-Year program

Qualifying Requirements

Ear Training: Ix, IIx

Keyboard Studies: Ix, IIx

Sight Reading for Pianists: I, II

Graduate-Level English Classes (for scores below TOEFL 89 / IELTS 6.5)

Qualifying requirement classes may be required based on results of placement examinations. Qualifying requirement classes do not carry credit toward the MM degree but do appear on the permanent record with a grade.

First Year

Major Studies
 

Departmental Practicum

Specialized Studies

Graduate Courses

*The requirements may be spread out over two years.
Total credits first year: 36 credits

Second Year

Major Studies

Specialized Studies

Graduate Courses

Total credits second  year: 24 credits

*Two-Year program by special audition only

Qualifying Requirements

Ear Training: Ix, IIx

Keyboard Studies: Ix, IIx

Sight Reading for Pianists: I, II

Graduate-Level English Classes (for scores below TOEFL 89 / IELTS 6.5)

Qualifying requirement classes may be required based on results of placement examinations. Qualifying requirement classes do not carry credit toward the MM degree but do appear on the permanent record with a grade.

First Year

Major Studies

Departmental Practicum

Specialized Studies

Graduate Courses

*The requirements may be spread out over two years.

Total credits first year: 38 credits

Second Year

Major Studies

Specialized Studies

Graduate Courses

Total credits second year: 32 credits

Qualifying Requirements

Ear Training: Ix, IIx

String Players: Piano for non-majors: I, II, III, IV

Pianists: Keyboard Studies: Ix, IIx

Pianists: Sight Reading for Pianists: I, II

Graduate-Level English Classes (for scores below TOEFL 89 / IELTS 6.5)

Qualifying requirement classes may be required based on results of placement examinations. Qualifying requirement classes do not carry credit toward the MM degree but do appear on the permanent record with a grade.

First Year

Major Studies

Departmental Practicums

Graduate Courses

*The requirements may be spread out over two years.

Specialized Studies*

Total credits first year: 30 credits

*Pianists in the chamber music major take 4 credits of Specialized Studies instead of Orchestra. Alternate performance electives may be substituted by advisement.

Second Year

Major Studies

Departmental Practicums

Graduate Courses

Specialized Studies*

Total credits second year: 24 credits

*Pianists in the chamber music major take 4 credits of Specialized Studies instead of Orchestra. Alternate performance electives may be substituted by advisement.

Qualifying Requirements

Ear Training: Ix, IIx

Piano for non-majors: I, II, III, IV

Graduate-Level English Classes (for scores below TOEFL 89 / IELTS 6.5)

Qualifying requirement classes may be required based on results of placement examinations. Qualifying requirement classes do not carry credit toward the MM degree but do appear on the permanent record with a grade.

First Year

Major Studies

Departmental Practicums

Graduate Courses

*The requirements may be spread out over two years.

Total credits first year: 30 credits

Second Year

Major Studies

Departmental Practicums

Graduate Courses

Total credits second year: 28 credits