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

Application Process

Interested undergraduate students must apply for entry into an accelerated program with an Approval of Admission to an Accelerated Track (GR-A) Form. The following requirements must be met:

• Student must be an admitted UW-Green Bay undergraduate 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. Individual accelerated majors may have higher GPA requirements. See below.
  • The BSN to MSN Accelerated Leadership major requires a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA.

Accelerated Major Guidelines

• Accelerated students must enroll at the graduate level in select graduate courses listed in the Undergraduate Catalog (indicated by an asterisk).  

• 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.