Through the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Pathways, Buffalo State undergrads get a head start in completion of graduate study by taking graduate level courses during the senior year, offering motivated students an expedited way to earn a bachelor's degree and a master’s degree in just five years.
Students accepted into the 4+1 Pathways are provided with seamless entry and an accelerated course of study toward an advanced degree. Students commit to following the curriculum (i.e. academic roadmap) detailed by the respective 4+1 Pathway. Options for accelerated undergraduate-to-graduate pathways are determined by individual departments and programs, who also determine the policies, degree requirements, and admissions criteria to be followed.
Students who take advantage of Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Pathways:
