• You should not apply as a Graduate Student, but instead work with your undergraduate advisor and fill out the appropriate form.
  • Speak with your undergraduate advisor to determine if you could be considered.
  • You must be an exceptional student at the undergraduate level, with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • You need to have at least 90 undergraduate credit hours and be entering your senior year to be considered.
  • Number of hours available at the Graduate level varies per program, see the form for approved coursework for this program.
  • If the undergraduate advisor approves, they should help you fill out the form. After both you and your advisor have signed, they should send the form to the following people for final signatures:
    • Undergraduate Department Chair
    • Graduate Coordinator [who reviews your file to make sure you meet minimum graduate admission requirements (i.e., 3.0 cumulative GPA and 90 hours)]
    • Graduate Dean
  • Once the Graduate Dean signs, it will be sent to the Registrar’s Office for registration, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts for adjustments to your student account and financial aid.This form will need to be completed each semester you are in the Accelerated Program.
  • For more information, refer to the Graduate Study by Undergraduate Students and Accelerated Programs section under Academic Regulations in the undergraduate catalog for details. Graduate coursework taken under these provisions may not be used to meet undergraduate degree requirements except as noted under this section.

Accelerated Program Approval Form

Student Success – that's what we're all about!

Fastrack 12 Hours

Fastrack 12 Hours

Take up to 12 graduate hours during your last year of undergraduate coursework.

Less time in the classroom

Less time in the classroom

Hours taken in this program apply to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Smooth transition

Smooth transition

Your program’s professors already know you, and you understand their expectations.