Pursue an Accelerated Master's Degree

CU Boulder offers an opportunity for students to receive a bachelor's and master’s degree in a shorter period of time throughÌýbachelor's–accelerated master's (BAM) degree programs.

The bachelor's degree will be awardedÌýupon completion of the undergraduate requirements. You will then continue in the master's degree program (must meet minimum eligibility standards). You can take up to 12 credit hours while in undergraduate status that you can later use toward the master's degree, and a limited number of credits can be double counted toward the course requirements of both degrees.

BAM degree programsÌýare offered in several departmentsÌýto highly qualified CU Boulder undergraduates.

About BAM Degrees

If you're interested in a bachelor's–accelerated master's program, you will need to submit a . You can also use the form to uploadÌýany additional application materials required by the departmentÌýfor consideration. Students typically apply in their junior year.

PleaseÌýinquire with the department that offers your program of interest for program-specific deadlines and additional information.

ÌýÌýBrowse BAM Degree ProgramsÌý

Under the BAM program, you'llÌýreceive your bachelor's degree once you've met the undergraduate requirements. Up to 12 credit hours can be taken while in undergraduate status (typically in your senior year), which can later be used toward the master's degree.ÌýA limited number of credits can also be double counted toward bothÌýdegrees.Ìý

In the final semester of your bachelor’s degree work,Ìýcomplete these steps toÌýcontinue with the master's degree:

  1. Ìýwith your bachelor's degree.
  2. .
  3. Ìýto identify which courses you're double counting and which you're using toward the master's degree.

The last day to complete all three steps is:

  • Oct. 1 for fall graduates
  • Feb. 1 for spring graduates
  • March 1 for summer graduates

You'll then finish your degree requirements in graduate status.

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If you're a BAMÌýstudent at undergraduate statusÌýand yourÌýexpected graduation term has changed, or if you've decided not to continue with the master's degree, submit aÌý.

If you’re a BAMÌýstudent at graduate statusÌýand you no longer want to continue with the master's degree, please submit aÌýwithdrawal form.

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