Music students may take advantage of many off-campus programs. Two common programs are the semester in London and Florence and The Arts in Chicago.

Music scholarships, awarded by audition, are available in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

The department sponsors nearly 30 free concerts every year. These include Ripon College ensembles and faculty recitals as well as professional ensembles such as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

Two popular off-campus music programs are the London semester and The Arts in Chicago.