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Accelerated master's programs allow students to pursue pre-approved bachelor's and master's degrees in less time, with coordinated advising. Interested students should reach out to their undergraduate advisor before submitting the AM1 form.

The AM1 form is moving to Kuali. Students interested in the AM program should fill out the Kuali form if available, for their program.

Student Instructions

Interested in pursuing an accelerated master's program? Follow these steps: 
  1. Contact your current undergraduate advisor to learn more about the accelerated master's programs, discuss the benefits of earning a bachelor's degree while working toward a master's degree, and determine whether you meet the qualifications to join the accelerated master's program. 
  2. Meet with the Graduate Program Director (GPD) of the program you are interested in. You can find up to date GPD contact information on the Graduate School's list of master's programs. 
Once you have consulted with your advisor and GPD to verify that you meet the qualifications:
  1. Work with your undergraduate advisor to complete the required accelerated master's program application and course enrollment form [AM1 form]. AM1 forms can be found by scrolling to the bottom of this page and locating the name of the graduate program. 
    1. The AM1 form will be approved and signed by your undergraduate advisor, graduate advisor, and GPD. They will receive a notification once you submit this form. 
  2. Continue working closely with your undergraduate advisor and GPD to maximize the benefits of the program.
  3. Submit the AM1 form each semester in which you enroll in coursework toward the graduate degree. 
Ready to move to graduate status? Follow these steps:
  1. Complete a graduation review with your undergraduate advisor. You must be enrolled in all coursework required for the undergraduate degree before you are able to move to graduate status. Your undergraduate advisor must confirm the fulfillment of the undergraduate degree requirements. 
  2. Apply to graduate for the undergraduate degree in MyView in the semester that you complete the undergraduate degree requirements. 
  3. Apply to Graduate School to be admitted to the graduate degree program.
    1. Log into the application portal using the same credentials you used when submitting your initial UMSL application. Create a new Graduate Application and follow the instructions on each page.
    2. To waive the application fee, please indicate that you are an accelerated master's student in the Statement of Purpose section.  
    3. You do not need to send transcripts. 
  4. Course enrollment must be continuous until completion of the graduate degree.
    1. For instance, if you are enrolled in your final undergrad degree courses in Spring 2026, then you should apply to graduate for the Spring 2026 semester in MyView (after meeting with your advisor) and apply to Graduate School for admission to the graduate degree program for Summer 2026. 

Accelerated Masters Programs - Active in Fall 2026

*AM1 form through Kuali coming soon—please reach out to graduate@umsl.edu for a PDF version of the form.