Student FAQs Accelerated Degree Programs

Any student who meets the admissions criteria of both the specific Accelerated Degree Program and the general requirements outlined in the Graduate School Handbook (Chapter 2, K.3) is eligible to apply.

No. Students may only apply to Accelerated Degree Programs that have been reviewed and approved through the official K-State curriculum process.

If a program is not listed as an approved Accelerated Degree Program in the Catalog, an ADP option does not exist, and the outlined process is not available.

You may apply once you have completed at least 75 undergraduate credit hours toward your bachelor's degree and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000.

This threshold reflects the university’s standard for academic readiness to begin graduate-level coursework. It ensures students have a solid foundation before starting graduate studies.

No.
The 9 credit hours (typically 3 graduate-level courses) are intended to be distributed over your final 2–3 semesters. This allows you to manage your graduate coursework alongside your remaining undergraduate requirements.

Example:
A student admitted to an ADP with 75 credit hours (junior standing in KSIS) might take one graduate-level (GR) course per semester across the last three semesters of their bachelor’s degree.

Yes.
However, you must not have completed all requirements for your undergraduate degree. If those requirements are met, you are no longer eligible to begin an ADP, regardless of whether you've applied to graduate.

No.
You may begin an ADP in any semester, provided you have earned at least 75 undergraduate credit hours.

You will be admitted as a non-degree seeking graduate student while maintaining your primary status as an undergraduate student.
After completing your bachelor's degree, your status will transition to degree-seeking graduate student, pending full admission to the graduate program.

Important:
You will have two active careers in KSIS:

• Undergraduate (primary, degree-seeking)

• Graduate (secondary, non-degree seeking)
  This dual status complies with Graduate Handbook policy (Chapter 1, B.1.a), which requires a completed bachelor’s degree for regular graduate admission.

You should apply for graduation during the semester in which you will complete all undergraduate degree requirements.
Ideally, your three graduate courses will be completed near or during this final semester.

Each ADP includes a list of 3 to 5 designated graduate-level courses in the Catalog. When enrolling, make sure to register for the graduate version of any cross-listed courses that apply to both degrees.

Once your bachelor's degree has been posted/conferred to your academic record in KSIS.

Remember that full admission to the Graduate School is granted within the Accelerated Degree Program when you have successfully met the minimum graduate program and Graduate School admissions criteria and completed your undergraduate/bachelor's degree.

You are responsible for working with:

• The College Dean’s Office and academic department for your undergraduate degree

• The graduate program director for your master’s degree
  These advisors help ensure timely course planning and appropriate graduation application.

You become fully admitted once your bachelor’s degree is conferred and all graduate admissions criteria have been met.

YES.

As long as you are an undergraduate degree-seeking student pursuing another bachelor's degree associated with an Accelerated Degree Program.

A non-refundable graduate application fee applies to all Accelerated Degree Program applications.

While enrolled in an ADP, you are considered an undergraduate student for financial aid purposes, including during the semesters when you take up to 9 graduate-level credit hours.

Note: To remain eligible for undergraduate aid, the courses you take must count toward your undergraduate degree requirements.

Yes.
As long as you are actively pursuing a second bachelor's degree that is part of an approved Accelerated Degree Program, you are eligible to participate.