Early Entry
for Valpo Undergraduates
In today’s competitive, global marketplace, a graduate degree is crucial to future success and a prerequisite for many advanced careers.
Valpo offers an incredible and affordable way for students to earn a graduate degree in less time by starting their graduate coursework during their senior year.
SAVE UP TO $8,800 ON TUITION
Valpo students who complete enough graduate course credits as a senior could potentially earn their master’s degree in only one additional year. Depending on the program, up to 12 credits of graduate coursework can be completed senior year*. This means Valpo students can save between $4,400 and $8,800 for select graduate degree programs!
As a Valpo student, you have the privilege of completing graduate courses senior year without paying additional tuition and fees. All credits earned will count toward your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree with no additional charges.
- Program length depends on undergraduate plan of study and graduate program of interest.
Admission Requirements
- Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your plan of study.
- Complete Valpo’s graduate studies application.
- Upload statement of purpose indicating anticipated career goals.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from Valpo faculty.
- Email graduate admission at grad@valpo.edu to request a $30 application fee waiver.
Final admission into the graduate program is granted upon completion of an undergraduate degree. Appropriate approval is needed by academic advisor to begin graduate coursework senior year.
Early Entry Graduate Programs
Each of these graduate programs offer early entry to Valpo undergraduates. Students may apply 6–12 credits (variable depending on program) during their senior year to both their bachelor’s and future master’s degrees.
- M.S. in Analytics and Modeling (12 credits)
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (12 credits)
- Master of Healthcare Administration (12 credits)
- M.S. in Information Technology (6 credits)
- M.Ed. in Initial Licensure (9 credits)
- M.S. in International Economics and Finance (9 credits)
- Master of Public Health (12 credits)
- M.S. in Sports Administration (9 credits)