Coursework Counted Toward the Next Higher Degree
While completing one degree, students may count a maximum of 12 graduate credits applicable toward the next higher degree. Such dual enrollment is limited to two consecutive semesters. All credits applicable to graduate degrees must be earned within the time limits specified for each degree program. The initial date for the next higher degree will be the date of the first course credits counted toward that degree. Students will be accountable for the final examination in the courses taken toward the next higher degree.
If a student desires to count work toward the next higher degree, they must:
- Apply for and be admitted to the next higher degree program.
- Apply for graduation in the current degree program.
- Submit a “Petition to Count Work Toward the Next Higher Degree” form to the Graduate School before starting any courses that are to count on the next higher degree. www.unco.edu/graduate-school/pdf/Petition-to-Count-Work-Toward-Higher-Degree.pdf.
Undergraduate seniors registering for master's degree work according to this procedure will continue to be classified as undergraduates until they have been awarded their baccalaureate degrees.