Bachelors + Masters Degree Program
Bachelors + Masters Program
The University of Dayton’s combined *Bachelors+Masters programs allow highly qualified students to simultaneously pursue a bachelor's and master's degree. Enrolling in graduate coursework while pursuing a bachelor’s degree, students will shorten their time to completion of a master’s degree saving time and money. Student success in achieving these objectives is enabled though careful planning, mentoring, and advising.
Undergraduate students who are interested in enrolling in the Bachelor's + Master's program do not have to remain in their current field of study. For example, students whose undergraduate major is in engineering may want to pursue a master's degree in business. UD has many options to meet your academic needs and help you choose a career path.
Each program may have specific requirements for admission. Review our available graduate programs and talk to your advisor to see which one will be the best for you.
Benefits of BPM & How it works:
Student begin planning their program during the 2nd or 3rd undergraduate year by working closely with their faculty advisor. This is important to ensure that the student will be eligible for regular admission to the intended master’s program at the completion of their undergraduate degree.
- Joint Credits: BPM students may take up to six semester hours of coursework that can be applied to both the baccalaureate and master’s degree requirements. (specific policies related to Joint Credit can be found here…)
- Shorten your time to degree. (provide more info or statement)
Getting Started
STEP ONE: Admission to the BPM Degree Program
- TALK TO YOUR UNDERGRADUATE ADVISOR. They’ll help you determine if you’re eligible for a Bachelor's Master’s Program, and which one is the best fit for you. If you haven’t started at UD yet, speak with your admissions counselor to learn more.
- DECLARE A MAJOR IN A PARTICIPATING UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM. Not all undergraduate majors participate in the Bachelor's + Master's program. Based on your academic and career goals, you may determine that pursuing a master's degree in a program that aligns with your undergraduate program, but is outside of your major. Once you decide what graduate program is best for you, work with your advisor and the graduate program director to ensure your undergraduate major will meet the requirements of your chosen graduate program.
- Requirements:
- Admission to a BPM program requires the completion of 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework (prior to being awarded the baccalaureate degree)
- Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 ( students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the program to remain eligible).
***Note: some programs may require additional or more stringent criteria (e.g., higher minimum GPA’s, standards for performance within the undergraduate major, or the completion of specific coursework. Please consult with the specific program for more information)
- All admission requirements as well as specific application and admission procedures must be specified in the proposal for the BPM degree program.
STEP TWO: Admission to the Master’s Degree Program
- APPLY TO GRADUATE SCHOOL. Submit your completed application for a participating graduate program - there’s no application fee!
- The application is typically submitted during the 2nd or 3rd undergraduate year.
- Conditional Admission: students who satisfy all standards for continued enrollment in the BPM program and who also meet all additional admission requirements that are normally associated with the intended master’s program (e.g., satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Exam), will be conditionally admitted to the graduate program.
- While conditional admission does not guarantee ultimate admission to the master’s program, admission on regular status will be granted upon conferral of the baccalaureate degree provided that all requirements for admission to the master’s program have been satisfied.
- If a conditionally admitted student does not achieve regular admission to the graduate program, any graduate work already completed will be noted on the undergraduate transcript only.
- Consultation with the Financial Aid Office:
- Orientation/Consultation with the Office of Graduate Academic Affairs
- Continued advising (More detail to come...)
- Stay in touch with the graduate program director to ensure a smooth transition into the graduate program.
Once accepted, students will be able to take up to six credit hours of graduate level coursework which will count towards their bachelor's degree and master’s degree. Students will already have six credit hours of a master's degree completed when they become a graduate student.
*You may have heard programs such a these called 4+1, Accelerated Masters Program, Combined Program or Accelerated Degree Program. Regardless of the name, you will benefit by saving time and money.
Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, the six hours of graduate coursework will be added to the students transcript as part of their master's program. Students will save money because two of their undergraduate courses were counted as graduate courses. Students who enroll in the Bachelor's + Master’s program will also receive a 30% discount on their graduate courses for up to four consecutive semesters.
After Admission to B+M
Students in a combined program will remain undergraduates until they apply for graduation or submit a request to the Graduate School to have their classification changed from undergraduate to graduate.
- Students must have completed a minimum of 120 undergraduate credit hours to be classified as a graduate student.
- Students may receive their bachelor's degree prior to completing their master’s degree.
- Upon receiving the bachelor's degree, students who have been accepted to a graduate program will automatically be classified as graduate level students.
FAQs
When can I be admitted to the program?
You can be admitted prior to the fall, spring and summer terms after your sophomore year. This process needs to be completed three to four weeks prior to the first day of the semester.What is the minimum GPA requirement for admittance into the program?
You need to have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher to be admitted into the program without conditions. Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted under a conditional admittance status.How much is tuition at University of Dayton?
You'll also receive a discounted rate once you've completed your bachelor's degree, saving 30% or more per credit hour on your graduate tuition. That's less than half the cost of an undergraduate credit hour.Are Financial Aid/Student Loans available?
Financial aid and student loans are available but you must be accepted into the program and take at least six semester hours of coursework per semester in order to qualify. You will need to work directly with the Financial Aid Office at University of Dayton. They can be reached at (937) 229-4141 or you can apply for Financial Aid online by clicking here.Can the entire program be completed through online courses?
No.When are classes held?
During the school year (fall and spring semesters) most graduate classes are held in the evening starting at 4:30. There are also some Saturday morning classes. Classes will meet once a week during the fall & spring semesters. During the summer, courses are offered at a variety of morning, afternoon, evening and weekend times. Please note: You will be required to complete field experiences and an internship (student teaching) that are held during typical school hours.
Where can I find a course schedule?
Will I need to have a background check?
Some programs require that a Criminal Background Check processed by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). You should talk with your advisor to see if your degree requires a background check.