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Accelerated Dual-Degree Programs

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Academics

Accelerated Dual-Degree Programs

In today’s competitive market, a graduate degree is often the key to your success. We understand that making the transition from undergraduate to graduate study can be overwhelming, expensive and time-consuming — which is why we developed our industry-leading accelerated dual-degree programs to give ambitious students a clear path from the very beginning to achieve their goals.

Benefits of accelerated dual-degree programs

Accelerated dual-degree programs enable you to earn your undergraduate and graduate degrees in the most efficient and economical way possible. This approach to earning your degrees improves on traditional higher education models by focusing on rigorous, interdisciplinary and experiential learning.

  • Save time and money: You’ll complete your degrees sooner, save on tuition costs and enter the workforce at least one year earlier

  • Competitive career positioning: Your graduate degree will give you an advantage in a competitive landscape.

  • Scholarships: Your Quinnipiac merit scholarships will be available throughout your master’s degree program.*

  • Dynamic living experience: You can choose to live within a Living-Learning Community cohort.

  • Dedicated guidance: You will partner with the director of the program within the school, who will also act as your academic adviser.

  • Experiential learning: You’ll have access to special programming and networking opportunities for program students.

The numbers are clear, and the benefits are obvious: the combined value of reduced program costs and average starting salary upon entering the labor market one year early is approximately $100,000.

Course overload fees are waived during the Fall and Spring semesters for students in accelerated dual-degree programs up to 19 credits per term (or up to 20 credits per term for up to two semesters for students engaging in a study abroad program). Summer and/or January term courses may be required to earn the accelerated graduate degree and are also offered at no cost to students in accelerated dual-degree programs.**

*This only applies to the one graduate program associated with your chosen dual-degree.

**Not to exceed a seven-credit limit per Summer (Summer 1 and Summer 2 combined) or a three-credit limit per January term in which you enroll in courses. Any additional credits in a Summer or January term will have associated credit hour costs. Please see the tuition and fee schedule on the webpage for specific costs per program.

 

Living on campus

Accelerated dual-degree students, like all students, are required to live on campus for their first three years of enrollment.

Learn more about living on campus

Exceeding academic and professional expectations

Watch The Accelerated-Degree Difference video

The Accelerated Dual-Degree Difference

Anya Grondalski '23, MS '24, recognized that we offered her the education and necessary skills to enter the workforce with real-world experiences and an advanced degree. Through the accelerated, dual-degree program, she is earning both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in just four years.

Access Your Applicant Portal

If you have been admitted into one of Quinnipiac’s Accelerated Dual- programs and would like to accept, please complete the reply form on your applicant portal by June 1, 2025, to indicate your interest.

Access the Applicant Portal

Enhance your Quinnipiac experience on your schedule

Accelerated dual-degree programs are rigorous and require ongoing enrollment in courses to stay on pace for graduation. To ensure that our students are primed for success in this program, most accelerated dual-degree pathways are invitation-only.

We encourage any ambitious student who is interested in enhancing their Quinnipiac experience and seamlessly transitioning to a graduate program to explore our dual-degree 4+1 programs. These programs are open to all students and provide many of the same benefits as the accelerated programs at a more manageable pace.

In their own words

Justine Lewicki smiling in her graduation gown

Justine Lewicki ’24, MS ’25

BS in Accounting/MBA (3+1)

“I absolutely loved the 3+1 accounting program. I was worried it would be too extensive and condensed, but I feel like I have learned so much within the time. I could not see myself doing college any other way.”

Mara Cray speaking at an event

Mara Cray ’19, MS ’20

BA in Advertising and Integrated/MS in Public Relations (3+1)

“I loved the idea of the 3+1 program because it meant that I would get the education I need as quickly as possible. I’m chomping at the bit to enter the workforce.”

Matthew Allen, '19, MS '20, was a Division I athlete on the cross country team.

Matthew Allen ’19, MS ’20, Division I athlete

BS in Film, Television and Media Arts/MS in Interactive Media (3+1)

“The thing that I like most about this program is that it is a way for me as a student coming out of college to stand out to employers. I believe that coming out of college in four years with a master’s degree will help to show my future employer that I am dedicated and hard working.”

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Quinnipiac Today

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Dual-degree programs: What they are and why they’re worth it

December 13, 2023

Pursing higher education is an investment in your future. For those who are interested in accelerating their studies, dual-degree programs offer a fast-track toward completing an undergraduate and graduate education to prepare you for a rewarding career. Here’s a closer look at what dual-degree programs entail and why they could be beneficial for you.
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