How much money can I save?
Students pay undergraduate tuition for their nine hours of graduate coursework. Students can meet with the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center to understand the impact of the combined program on their tuition.
How much time do I save?
Students can double count up to nine hours of coursework, which often equates to one semester of full-time graduate study. However, each student's program and sequence are unique, an academic advisor can help students understand how the combined program can impact their time to degree.
When can I apply?
Students should apply for the program after they have accrued 60 earned hours and achieved a 3.0 GPA. While the majority of programs admit students’ year round admission terms can be found in the University Catalog for the specific program you are applying for.
What are the benefits?
There are several benefits to participating in a combined program.
- Cost: students pay undergraduate tuition for nine hours of graduate courses.
- Reduced time to degree: students are able to apply courses to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- Scholarships: students may be able to apply for additional scholarship opportunities. Specifically, the College of Public Health offers a scholarship earmarked for combined students.
How do graduate credits apply to my undergraduate degree?
Students should work with their undergraduate academic advisor to ensure that nine hours of general electives are available. In some situations, with approval of the college dean or program coordinator, graduate courses may apply to major electives or concentration courses in some programs.
Do I have to be in a specific bachelor’s degree program to be a combined student?
No, any student at the university in any bachelor’s degree program who meets the eligibility criteria for the Combined Program can apply.
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