Reach your goals sooner

Fast Track & Advanced Standing Graduate Program

Choose an academic journey that will save you time and money with UTA’s fast track and advanced standing graduate programs, offered in a wide variety of disciplines. If graduate school is in your plans, take advantage of one of these high-quality academic programs to reach the next milestone in your education sooner than you would with a traditional degree.

Fast Track Programs

Fast tracks allow you to get a head start on your master’s degree before you finish your bachelor’s by applying undergraduate credits to your graduate degree plan.

Student asking questions at a presentation

Requirements

Be within 30 hours of completing a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0. Some programs require a higher GPA or grades of at least B in core preparatory courses. Speak to your bachelor’s degree advisor and the graduate advisor for the master’s degree you’re considering and inform them of your interest. While finishing your bachelor’s degree, complete specified graduate courses that double as advanced undergraduate electives and earn grades of B or better.

In most cases, you will be offered admission to the master’s program without additional requirements or submitting an application. 

Advanced Standing Programs

These programs are for students who want to obtain bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the same field of study.

graduate looking proud

Requirements

Admission requires completing the bachelor’s degree in your field of study with a GPA of at least 3.0. An application for admission must be submitted along with other requirements for the program, which could include essays, portfolios, test scores, or letters of recommendation. During your last year as an undergraduate, contact the graduate advisor for your master’s program. They can help you submit the required application materials and advise you on the reduced coursework required for your master’s degree.

College Fast Track or Dual Degree Program

Don’t Miss Out!

The sooner you let your graduate advisor know you’re considering a fast track program, the better. Developing degree plans that fulfill program requirements and align with your undergraduate experience takes time, so consulting a graduate advisor as early as your junior year as an undergraduate will help set you up for success.