Early Entry (for UNC-Charlotte Undergraduate Students)
Gradaute Program (M.S. Degree)
Early Admission for Exceptional UNC Charlotte Undergraduates
Are you interested in getting a head start on your master’s degree while finishing your undergraduate studies? Our Early Entry Master’s Program offers an incredible opportunity to fast-track your education and open exciting academic and professional opportunities.
Here are the key benefits of joining our Early Entry Program:
- Accelerate Your Graduate Degree: Begin working on your graduate courses as an undergraduate, allowing you to complete your master’s degree faster.
- Double Count 12 Credit Hours: You can apply up to 12 credit hours (four courses) toward both your undergraduate and graduate degrees, saving time and effort.
- Save Money: You will continue paying undergraduate tuition and fees for all courses you take, including graduate courses. This cost-saving benefit makes earning a master’s degree more affordable and accessible.
- Automatic Admission to the Graduate Program: Once you complete your undergraduate degree, you will be automatically admitted to the graduate program, allowing for a seamless transition to your master’s studies.
- Eligibility for Graduate Assistantships: After earning your undergraduate degree, you become eligible for a graduate assistantship, which includes a stipend and in-state tuition reimbursement (subject to budget availability).
- No GRE Required: Our program does not require the GRE for admission, making the process even more convenient for you!
Eligibility Requirements:
- A minimum GPA of 3.2
- Completion of at least 75 credit hours
How to Apply: Applying is simple! Just visit Graduate Admissions to complete the application. You will need:
- Three letters of reference (preferably from academic sources)
- A statement of purpose
- Your unofficial transcripts