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Earn both a bachelorÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s and a graduate degree in as few as five years with one of PaceÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s accelerated accelerated Combined and sequential degree programs. In addition to saving time, youÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™ll also save on the equivalent of a yearÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s worth of tuition.

Students must work closely with their academic advisor throughout their undergraduate career to ensure they are meeting the requirements for both their undergraduate degree and their anticipated entry into the graduate portion of the combined degree program.

Process

Interested students must first meet with their academic advisor. The advisor will review already completed undergraduate coursework to determine studentÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s eligibility to apply. It is recommended that students meet with advisement prior to their junior year or when they have earned 64 credits (though students interested in their junior year may still be considered).

If eligible, the student will complete a Change of Major Form with their Advisor, as well as submit an online application with the Office of Graduate Admission. Students must also submit all supporting documents as required by their intended program of interest, which may include a personal statement, resume, and letters of recommendation.

Students will receive a decision on their admission application once their completed application has been reviewed by the Office of Graduate and approved by the Academic Advisor (and not before completing 128 credits).

Scholarship and Aid

Once a student becomes eligible to enter the graduate portion of the program, the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate Graduate status to receive the Financial Aid award available to them as a Graduate student. Students are encouraged to engage with the Office of Financial Aid office once they have been admitted to the Graduate portion of their program to ensure they have updated the FAFSA correctly, and that they satisfy all requirements for the new award.

Financial Aid awards differ between the Combined Degree programs and the Sequential programs, so be sure to review information applicable to your program of interest:

• Combined Degree Programs - Students enrolled in a combined degree program at ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ are eligible to retain 20 percent of their undergraduate Pace merit award during their fifth year of study. During this year, the award transitions to the Graduate Trustee Recognition Award.
  
  Please note: These scholarship requirements are effective for all undergraduate studentsÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ”first-year and transferÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ”who begin their ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ degree program in Fall 2024 or later.
• Sequential (4+1) ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ“ Although undergraduate merit-based awards do not carry into the fifth year, students enrolled in a sequential (4+1) program are automatically considered for a Graduate Merit Scholarship of up to $7,000, depending on academic qualifications and enrollment status. Students may enroll full-time or part-time, but must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits to be eligible.

Students pay the undergraduate tuition rate during the first four years of study (or 128 credits, whichever comes first). Students then pay the graduate tuition rate once they are admitted into the graduate program and begin their study as a graduate student.