Nashville State, Belmont University Announce Music Program Transfer Agreement

Nashville State Community College and Belmont University announce its third formal transfer agreement for associate degree-holding graduates seeking a bachelor’s degree.

Nashville State Music Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) graduates may transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music (Performance Emphasis) at Belmont University’s prestigious School of Music.

“Belmont’s School of Music is nationally recognized for its standard of excellence,” said Nashville State’s Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities Dr. Michael Sundblad. “Nashville State champions our student’s passion for the creative arts and is pleased to open a direct pathway for graduates to continue enhancing their skills.”

"We are delighted to partner with Nashville State Community College and provide a seamless pathway for their talented music students to continue their education at Belmont's nationally acclaimed School of Music," said Stephen Eaves, dean of the College of Music and Performing Arts at Belmont. "This agreement expands educational opportunities for students and strengthens our combined commitment to teach and empower future musicians in Nashville."

Students wishing to transfer credits must meet the audition and admissions requirements for Belmont and the School of Music. These students must also provide an official transcript of courses completed.

As part of Nashville State’s Music A.F.A. program, students are offered courses in music theory, music history, music appreciation, voice, guitar, piano, and other instruments of choice.

In addition to the music program transfer agreement, two others exist for graduates of Nashville State’s School of Health Sciences and School of Business and Professional Studies.

Belmont holds a maximum of 16 seats per year for Nashville State graduates with an Associate of Science in Health Sciences seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Additionally, Nashville State graduates with an Associate of Science in Business Administration can transfer to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Nashville State students can learn more about this and other transfer options to Belmont University on nscc.edu.

About Belmont University 

Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching (U.S. News & World Report). As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of purpose, character and wisdom who possess a transformational mindset and are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.

About Nashville State Community College

Opened in 1970, Nashville State continues to move forward in meeting the needs of its diverse community of learners. As a student-ready college, it places an emphasis on completion and post-completion success, along with serving a growing English as a Second Language (ESL) population and being a workforce solution partner to local industries and non-profits. Nashville State offers 23 associate degree programs, 32 technical certificate programs and 47 transfer programs, including accounting, business management, paralegal studies, nursing, aerospace technology, music, audio engineering, visual communications, information technology, civil engineering, the natural sciences, and culinary arts.

Transfer Agreements (Formal Academic Articulation Agreements)

To learn more about Nashville State's academic transfer agreements, visit:  https://nscc.edu/current-students/transfer-options.php