Our Accelerated Master's program provides an opportunity for UNH undergraduate students to begin graduate study while completing a bachelor's degree—making you stand out among other job applicants and increase your earning potential. Qualified students can begin earning graduate credit during their senior year, allowing them to maximize their time on campus and return on their educational investment. Find an Accelerated Master's-eligible Program that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals and see below for instructions on how to apply.
Qualifications
- Current UNH undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Acceptance into the accelerated master's program of choice
- Completed 90 undergraduate credits (to begin taking courses for dual credit).
Upcoming Events
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Nov1211:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Nov14noon - 12:30 p.m.
Program Details
Schedule an advising appointment with Candice Morey, Educational Program Coordinator for Accelerated Master's Programs.
Morey earned her bachelor's degree in Communications - Public Relations from Susquehanna University and a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire. For the past 20 years she’s worked in a number of different roles for the UNH Graduate School. In her current role, she coordinates the accelerated master’s programs, assists prospective students with program selection, helps current students with policy information, and serves as a resource for faculty on both campuses.
- Application deadlines vary by program. To find the deadline for your program of interest start by finding the Accelerated Master’s-eligible Program tile, go to the department website, and review the application requirements and deadlines.
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- The Application Fee is waived for all qualified accelerated master’s applications
- Accelerated Master's students will not be required to pay enrollment deposits for any applicable program.
- Plan ahead. Request letters of recommendation well before the application deadline. Remind your recommenders of projects you’ve worked on that demonstrate why you are an excellent candidate.
- Copy edit. Proof your personal statement as it’s a key component of your graduate application and utilize writing support on campus to review your statement. Make sure you answer all of the questions that are appropriate to the program you are applying to.
- Allocate time. Save room in your academic course schedule to take electives during your senior year that can count for both your bachelor’s and your master’s degrees.
- Apply early. If admitted, you can begin taking dual credit courses once you’ve completed 90 credits (in most programs). Therefore, you can apply during your junior year to being taking courses for dual credit during your senior year. Since graduate courses can be writing intensive; spreading the work over multiple semesters is more manageable than taking all of your graduate courses in one semester.
- Connect. Meet with the program coordinator or advisor about the graduate program early on to assist you with developing connections for potential research or funding opportunities during your graduate program.
- Review funding. Explore funding opportunities outside of your graduate program by connecting with the UNH Fellowships Office. If you plan to work while pursuing your graduate program, explore companies that offer tuition reimbursement.