Accelerated Master's Programs Overview

Accelerated master’s degree programs are designed for Mason’s highly qualified and highly motivated undergraduates.

• They provide a streamlined application process with no application fee.
• They allow students to apply six graduate credits to their undergraduate degrees.
• Students have the opportunity to take an additional six graduate credits to be held for reserve graduate credit (apply only to the graduate degree).
• They can start their graduate degrees with up to 12 credits earned while undergraduates.

Students admitted to an accelerated master’s degree program have the opportunity to complete both degrees in a reduced amount of time, and at a reduced cost.