Students apply for graduation and completes all undergraduate requirements.

Bachelor's degree is conferred; Banner rolls approved dual-counted credits to the graduate transcript.

Students must begin the master's program next semester unless an approved exception is granted.

Student becomes eligible for graduate financial aid and must meet all graduate program admissions requirements.

Academic units monitor course quality, dual-level syllabi, and learning outcomes.

Office of Academic Affairs ensures compliance with CPE and SACSCOC requirements.

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Academic Program Policies

SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation and Substantive Change Policy

KSU Graduate Catalog

KSU Curriculum Approval Processes

Dual-Credit Approval Form

4+1 Program Application