The University of Dallas 4+1 Programs
Through the 4+1 Program, you can attend the University of Dallas and receive an undergraduate
and a graduate degree in five years total. This program will save you six to 12 months
compared to the traditional model of pursuing the two degrees in sequence. By beginning
graduate coursework as an upperclassman, you can complete the master’s degree within
a year of receiving your undergraduate degree.
Why the 4+1 Program?
Save money
Since graduate degree program charges are assessed on a per credit hour basis, your
completion of graduate hours as part of your regular full-time undergraduate schedule
(up to 18 hours per semester) lessens the number of hours you will pay for as you
complete your Master’s degree.
Save time
By enrolling in the 4+1 program, you will begin taking graduate level courses during
your undergraduate studies. This type of dual enrollment will save you 6-12 months
in time to completion of your master’s program when compared to regular graduate applicants.
Complement your UD Undergraduate Degree
You can enroll in a 4+1 program that is highly related or unrelated to your UD undergraduate
major. The 4+1 degree can help you expand the depth or breadth of your knowledge to
empower your personal and professional goals.
To get started...
1. Fill out the 4+1 Interest Form
Once you have completed the 4+1 Interest Form, you will be assigned a Graduate Advisor/Director.
Your Graduate Advisor/Director will work with you to ensure that you complete the
appropriate graduate level courses, and advise you on GPA and other program requirements,
during the remainder of your undergraduate program.
2. Complete the application to your chosen Braniff or Gupta graduate program in the
final semester of your senior year.
Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate Graduate Admissions Committee.
Acceptance letters will be sent via email.
3. Submit the Intent to Enroll/Offer Acceptance Form to confirm your plans to enroll
in the graduate portion of the 4+1 program.
Refer to your acceptance letter for submission instructions.
Important Notes:
You must submit a 4+1 Interest Form in order to receive the 4+1 benefits. Students
who do not submit a 4+1 Interest Form before beginning their final undergraduate semester
will not be considered for the 4+1.
You may defer your admission to the graduate portion of your 4+1 program for up to
one year after completing your undergraduate studies.
You may transfer up to 12 graduate credit hours taken during your undergraduate studies
into your graduate program. You must have received a “B” or better in each graduate
level course in order for the classes to be considered transferable.
While there is no minimum GPA requirement to apply to one of the 4+1 programs, students
with at least a 3.66 GPA in undergraduate courses after completing 90 undergraduate
credits may count 6 credit hours of the graduate coursework they have taken towards
their undergraduate degree as well; these 6 hours will “double count” for both the
undergraduate and graduate degrees.
