SFSU Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's
Start your graduate degree as an undergraduate
The SFSU Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's Programs provide undergraduate students with an accelerated pathway to a graduate degree. Students in an Accelerated Program receive a unique form of mentorship that is not often expected at a large urban university.
Pursuing a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously, students earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, double-count 12 units for both degrees, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree. Our Accelerated Programs offer students additional career prospects, intellectual growth and the opportunity to deepen skills and research competencies.
Program benefits include outstanding faculty mentorship, a simplified application process, waived graduate school application fee and GRE/GMAT requirements, double count 12 graduate units for both degrees, saving time and reduce student debt.
Contact the program coordinator for more about the program, the application process, deadlines and more.
Apply for Accelerated Programs
- Obtain tenured/tenure track faculty advisor sponsorship in the degree program
- Apply before completion of 90 – 105 semester units and before enrolling in a senior capstone course
- Hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester units.
- Declare a major in related Accelerated program
- Meet admission requirements for intended graduate program
- Students must not be declared in another major or second baccalaureate
- While in undergraduate status, students may only count 15 units toward their master’s degree (including the 12 graduate level units for double counting)
- Consult with an Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's program coordinator to determine eligibility and if the program is the best fit for you.
- Complete the application and submit it to your program coordinator for approval.
- No application fee is required
- No GRE/GMAT test is required
- Submit documents through the AdobeSign Portal. You'll need to submit:
- Your name and SFSU email address
- The name and SFSU email address of your faculty sponsor/advisor
- The name and SFSU email address of your Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's programs coordinator
- Click "Begin Signing" to fill out the top portion of the form
- Click “Finish” at the top of the page to send the form to review.
- All approving parties will receive an email requesting the review and approval of the admissions form. It is important that you submit accurate information for prompt review/approval
Students in their final semester of completing 120 units applicable to the blended bachelor's and master's degree programs must complete the Accelerated (Bachelor's + Master's) Program form. This form is due on October 15 for Fall completion and March 15 for Spring completion.
Graduate Units Evaluation form
By filling and signing the form, the student is confirming:
- Completion of 120-degree applicable units.
- Overall or last 60 units with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, with B- or higher in all graduate courses taken.
- Accelerated (Bachelor's + Master's) Program coordinator has advised the student on the requirements for the blended program, double counting units (max 12 graduate level units for double counting), and the timeline for degree completion.
- An Advisor Request must be submitted for each graduate level course that will be used to substitute undergraduate major degree requirements or any course that needs to be excluded.
If the Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's Program student completed all undergraduate degree requirements, the student must apply for graduation for their B.A./B.S. at the Gateway Student Center. Review Registrar’s Office graduation deadlines. If a student is still missing undergraduate degree requirements, those must be completed while enrolled at the graduate level.
Please note that your Degree Progress Report (DPR) will not indicate which graduate courses will count toward the student’s graduate program. SF Scholars program coordinators will assist students in verifying which classes they intend to use for their master’s degree.
Transitioning to graduate status will increase your tuition and may also affect your financial aid eligibility. Please consult the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's Programs
Contact Us
For more information or if you have any questions about our Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's Programs, please contact the Associate Director of Enrollment and Curricular Engagement.
Khaled Ezzat
Associate Director of Enrollment & Curricular Engagement