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Program Eligibility

The baccalaureate degree must be completed in three years or less. Time to degree begins the first semester a student is enrolled as a degree seeking college student.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the fall and spring semesters. Students must have at least two additional terms of enrollment at the time of application to be accepted to the program.

Applicants must attend an information session before applying to the program. Find the next Information Session here.

Application Process

Step 1: Attend an information session. Sessions are held monthly August – April.

Step 2: Contact the Degree in Three advisor for your major to set up a meeting to complete a Program of Study.

Step 3: Fill out the Degree in Three online application and submit. While applications are accepted on a rolling basis in the fall and spring semesters, those seeking priority registration for Summer/Fall 2024 must submit their application no later than Friday, February 16, 2024.

Step 4: Degree in Three staff will review your application and notify you via email of your acceptance.

Program Participation Requirements

Degree in Three students must attend a post acceptance welcome session. Information on that meeting will be provided in the program acceptance email.

Admitted students should follow the program of study submitted as part of the application. Any major changes, additions of a major, or changes in expected graduation term must be communicated to Degree in Three staff and may require the submission of an updated Program of Study to remain in the program.

One year prior to graduating, students must complete the One Year Out form with their advisor to verify remaining degree requirements.