Accelerated master’s degrees, also referred to as 3+2 or 4+1 programs, are an innovative degree completion program provided by a wide variety of academic areas to enable undergraduate students to earn a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in less time. This results in streamlining the educational journey, saving the student money, and allowing for advancement in career pathways quicker.
To take advantage of this opportunity, students may begin applying their junior year. Learn more about the accelerated master’s degrees by speaking with an advisor and reviewing the information below.
If you'd like to get a head start on your graduate degree, schedule a time to talk with your academic advisor about whether this is the right path for you. You can then start to jointly work through the application process together.
Each student must meet the minimum undergraduate GPA required for the specific program for which they intend to apply
Have senior-level standing (89+ hours) by the time they enroll in graduate courses. (Students may, and should, apply before reaching senior status but must be at senior status the term they intend to begin the graduate coursework.)
Students must apply for the accelerated version of the graduate program they intend to complete via the online application platform.
Contact graduate admissions for a waiver code in order to apply without the application fee.
Once admitted, and once the student has reached the minimum credit hours required to begin graduate work, they will be able to begin registering for graduate courses
Students must complete the respective Master’s Program Student Enrollment Form for the program they intend to complete.
This form requires meeting with the student’s undergraduate advisor and Financial Aid.
Find your program’s form here:
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