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4+1 Accelerated Bachelor's and Master’s Degree Programs

Go farther, faster. Earn both a bachelor's and master's degree from USF in five years. No lengthy grad school applications, no waiting. Just a direct path to starting your career a step higher on the ladder. Plus, if you choose this option when you first enroll, you'll receive 50 percent off your fifth-year tuition.

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Benefits of a 4+1 accelerated bachelor's and master's program

Less time: Earn a bachelor's and master's degree in five years instead of six. Skip a year’s worth of tuition and class time and get out into the working world sooner.
Less stress: You won’t face the hassle of applying for grad school and waiting on pins and needles for decisions. While each of our 4+1 accelerated master's programs has academic requirements you’ll need to meet during your undergraduate years – like completing specific courses and maintaining your GPA – once you do, your path to a graduate degree is set.
Lower costs: If you choose a 4+1 program upon enrollment at USF, you'll receive a 50 percent discount on your fifth year's tuition. If you're unsure about grad school, you can opt in as late as your junior year and still earn a master's degree by year five, saving time and money.
More marketable skills: The hands-on projects and internships embedded in your fifth year master's program will show employers that you’ve got the practical skills they need right from the start. You’ll be qualified to apply for jobs with higher pay and more responsibility, and potentially move more quickly into management roles.

Preston Walton ’03, MA ’05

President of the Alameda Health System Foundation

My USF graduate experience was just as transformational as my undergraduate experience. Both have greatly contributed to how I lead and serve in my community.”

Preston Walton ’03, MA ’05

President of the Alameda Health System Foundation

Should I do a 4+1 accelerated bachelor's and master's program?

If you know which field you want to pursue and want to streamline your undergraduate and graduate studies, you'll benefit from a 4+1 program. You'll tackle graduate-equivalent courses in your junior and senior years that satisfy both degrees. You'll also do a capstone project and real-world projects in your fourth and fifth years. Prepare to hit the ground running.

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How do I apply to a 4+1 accelerated bachelor's and master's program?

Admitted Fall 2025 Students: If you are an admitted undergraduate for fall 2025 and meet the requirements to be considered a strong candidate for a 4+1 program related to your major, the Admission Office will contact you in February to invite you to opt in before your final college decision on May 1.

Other Prospective Students: Please view the full list of 4+1 programs and reach out to those of interest.

Current and Transfer Students: Current students and incoming transfer students should speak with their faculty advisor about opting into a 4+1 program.