Accelerated Degree Programs

Save time and money earning credits that apply to both your UW-Stout bachelor's and master's degrees.
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Take Your Education Further, Faster.

Without a doubt, a UW-Stout undergraduate degree continues to grow in value—and so do the reasons to earn your master's degree. According to Forbes, a graduate degree increases your opportunities to land a professional position, enhances your negotiations for better benefits and starting salary and ultimately, saves you time and money (both "cost" more the longer you wait). If you're pursuing a specialty profession or a career at the executive level, an advanced degree is inevitable.   

UW-Stout's accelerated degree (undergraduate + graduate) programs will give you a jump on your master's degree before you finish with your undergraduate. Save time and money by applying up to nine credits of graduate-level coursework to both the completion of your bachelor's degree and the requirements for a UW-Stout master's degree. Pay the undergraduate tuition rate for the shared credits, and never miss a beat along your career path while your peers wrestle with returning to school later just to catch up. 

Save Time on Your Master's Degree

Reduce the credits remaining on your master's degree by using up to nine credits of graduate-level coursework to satisfy your undergraduate degree requirements.

Save Money on Your Tuition

Pay the undergraduate tuition rate for the graduate credits you use to complete your bachelor's degree and reduce the cost of your graduate degree by almost 33%!

Accelerated Degree Program Eligibility

You must have a minimum undergraduate 2.75 GPA (or meet the graduate program's GPA requirement) and be within 45 credits of completing your bachelor's degree to apply for an accelerated program.

How to Apply

The process is easy! Just follow these steps:

  1. Contact your undergraduate program director (PD) as early as possible to explore the Accelerated Program option, discuss your eligibility, and connect with the appropriate graduate PD.
  2. Meet with the graduate PD of your intended master's program to outline recommended course work.
  3. Once your eligibility is confirmed, complete the Accelerated Program Enrollment Statement form with your undergraduate PD, including work experience, admissions requirements, GPA, etc.
  4. Submit your graduate school application, including your "Accelerated Program Enrollment Statement form, to the Graduate School.