3. Completion of Bachelor's Degree

  • Students apply for graduation and completes all undergraduate requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree is conferred; Banner rolls approved dual-counted credits to the graduate transcript.

4. Transition to Graduate Status

  • 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.

5. Program Oversight and Compliance

  • Academic units monitor course quality, dual-level syllabi, and learning outcomes.
  • Office of Academic Affairs ensures compliance with CPE and SACSCOC requirements.

REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:

  • 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

CONTACTS:

Office of Academic Affairs

Office of Graduate Studies

Registrar's Office

Office of Financial Aid

HISTORY: Created 11/10/2025