POLICY TITLE: Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Programs (4+1 Programs)

APPLIES TO: Undergraduate students enrolled in approved 4+1 accelerated bachelor's/master's pathways; academic departments; Office of Academic Affairs; Office of Graduate Studies; Professional Advisors; Office of Online Education; Registrar; Financial Aid; and Bursar.

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of Academic Affairs

APPROVED BY: Office of Academic Affairs / Graduate Council

EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/01/2026

NEXT REVIEW DATE: 11/01/2030

This policy applies only to formally approved 4+1 or accelerated bachelor's/master's programs.

Students may not be simultaneously enrolled in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Eligible students may apply for admission to the master's program during the final year of their bachelor's study; however, submission of an application does not constitute graduate enrollment. Students must begin the master's program in the semester immediately following the conferral of the bachelor's degree unless an exception is approved by the Graduate Program Director and the Office of Academic Affairs.