This policy is intended to establish guidelines by which UWGB undergraduate-level students can apply for and enroll in UWGB graduate courses through an accelerated major. It is not intended to replace any other policies or procedures regarding the taking of classes, tuition, and segregated fees. 

Undergraduate Accelerated Majors for Graduate Programs

Accelerated Programs at UWGB are designed for students interested in pursuing a UWGB graduate degree program upon completion of the baccalaureate degree. UWGB undergraduate students accepted into one of these programs may take graduate-level courses that fulfill requirements for both an undergraduate and graduate degree.

The following Accelerated Programs have been approved and can be seen in the undergraduate catalog:

• Applied Leadership for Teaching & Learning (MS) can begin with an Education Major* - Accelerated emphasis
• Athletic Training (MAT) can begin with a Human Biology Major - Sports Medicine* emphasis
• Environmental Science & Policy (MS) can begin with one of the following Majors with an Accelerated emphasis:
  • Biology Major - Animal Biology* emphasis
  • Biology Major - Ecology and Conservation* emphasis
  • Environmental Policy and Planning Major - Environmental Policy* emphasis
  • Environmental Science Major - Environmental Science* accelerated emphasis
  • Geoscience Major* accelerated emphasis
  • Water Science Major* accelerated emphasis
• Management (MS) can begin with one of the following Majors with an Accelerated emphasis:
  • Accounting Major - Business Analysis and Reporting* emphasis
  • Accounting Major - Managerial Accounting* emphasis
  • Accounting Major - Tax Compliance* emphasis
  • Marketing Major - Marketing* emphasis
• Nursing (MSN) can begin with a Nursing Major - RN - BSN - MSN* Accelerated Leadership emphasis
• Nutrition and Integrated Health (MS) can begin with a Human Biology Major - Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics* accelerated emphasis
• Public Administration (MPA) can begin with a
  • Public Administration Major - Emergency Management* accelerated emphasis
  • Public Administration Major - Public & Nonprofit Management* accelerated emphasis
• Supply Chain Management (MS) can begin with a Business Administration Major - Supply Chain Management* accelerated emphasis

Application Process

Interested undergraduate students must apply for entry into an accelerated program with an Approval of Admission to an Accelerated Track Form. The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards, but individual programs may have higher or additional requirements. Programs with additional requirements will be described on the accelerated major page of the undergraduate catalog. For all other accelerated majors, the following applies:

• Student must be an admitted UW-Green Bay undergraduate degree-seeking student.
• Students must have at least junior standing to apply. Exceptions may be made for transfer students.
• Students must carry a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Questions concerning the accelerated major should be directed to the appropriate Graduate Program Chair that can be found at the bottom of our contact page.

Accelerated Major Guidelines

• Accelerated students must enroll at the graduate level in select graduate courses listed in the Undergraduate Catalog (indicated by an asterisk). An approved Accelerated Course Enrollment form is required for every semester the student plans to enroll for graduate credit. 

• Accelerated students are typically eligible to enroll in up to 15 graduate credits prior to obtaining their bachelor's degree. Individual programs may allow for fewer credit hours and programs that have a higher number of credit hours than the minimum number required for a master's degree (i.e., 30 hours) may allow for more, but cannot exceed more than 50% of the total credit hours required for the degree. Accelerated major specific details are found in the degree requirement section of the undergraduate catalog. 

• Students remain eligible for federal financial aid at the undergraduate-level provided the coursework taken is part of their bachelors degree requirements. 

• Accelerated students graduate with an undergraduate major.

• Accelerated students must adhere to all Graduate Catalog policies and standards when taking their graduate-level coursework.

Entering the Graduate Program

• Accelerated students must apply for admission to their graduate program, following all graduate admissions processes and requirements outlined in the Graduate Catalog. Graduate admission is not automatic or guaranteed. Students who succeed in their coursework (B or better) should expect to receive admission to the program.
• Upon graduate admission, all graduate courses must adhere to requirements outlined in the Graduate Transfer Credit Policy. Courses that meet the Transfer Credit Policy will automatically transfer into the student’s master's degree program.

Note: Accelerated Major coursework is currently assessed at undergraduate tuition rates provided that the student is still classified as an undergraduate student.