Program Overview

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Programs

The Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's (ABM) program offers high-achieving Auburn University undergraduate students the opportunity to earn both the bachelor's and master's degrees in less time and at less cost than usual. Exceptional undergraduates may count up to nine credit hours (in a 30-hour master's program) or 12 credit hours (in a 36-hour master's program) of concurrent graduate coursework toward both degrees.

Program Structure

Students typically apply for the ABM program as they head into their junior year and, if approved, take one or two graduate courses per semester that also count towards fulfilling their undergraduate degree requirements. Students then apply for graduate school admission during their senior or final year of undergraduate studies. Once students graduate with a bachelor's degree, they enter graduate school having already earned between 9-12 graduate credit hours.

ABM Program Options

The ABM program offers various options, including:

• Master's Degree Programs
• Graduate Certificates

Eligibility and Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the ABM program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Cumulative GPA: 3.4 or higher
• Completed Course Work: 45 semester hours (minimum), with 24 semester hours at Auburn (for transfer students)
• Departmental Requirements: Individual departments may set additional eligibility requirements.

How to Apply for Admission to ABM Program

To apply for admission to the ABM program, students must:

• Meet with a departmental undergraduate advisor to discuss program requirements.
• Complete the ABM program application form (including all signature approvals) and return it to the Graduate School.
• Submit departmental application materials as required.

Continuation and Graduation Requirements

To continue in the ABM program and graduate, students must:

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Earn a grade of B (3.0) or higher on all double-counted, graduate-level courses
• Complete the degree requirements within time limits set by the Graduate School and the degree-granting program

Application for Admission to the Graduate School

ABM students generally apply for admission to the Graduate School at the beginning of their senior or final year of undergraduate studies. Students must complete the bachelor's degree, be admitted to the Graduate School, and the degree program before entering the master's degree program. Admission into the ABM program does not guarantee admission into the Graduate School.

Withdrawal from ABM Program

Students may withdraw voluntarily from the ABM program at any time. Students must notify, in writing, the graduate program officer and the coordinator/director of undergraduate studies in their respective departments. A copy of the request to withdraw from the program should be sent to the Dean of the Graduate School. Students who withdraw from the program voluntarily or because they do not meet program requirements will not be awarded graduate credit for double-counted courses.