Grad Tracks

Grad Track programs allow exceptional students to save time while they earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees. 

Benefits of Grad Track Programs:

  • Earn your master's or PhD degree in less time
  • Receive early conditional acceptance into a master's program
  • Leave UNT with both a bachelor's and a master's degree

How Grad Track Works

Once admitted, graduate-level courses you take as an undergraduate will count toward both your undergraduate GPA and your master's degree hours — giving you a meaningful head start before you officially begin your graduate program.

Note: Graduate credits earned through the Grad Track program apply toward your graduate degree hours for degree completion. Grades earned in those courses also count toward your cumulative undergraduate GPA.

Admission Process

Step 1 Junior Year — Apply for Conditional Grad Track Pathway Admission

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss the requirements and conditional application process for the Grad Track program. To be eligible, you must be in your junior year, have completed at least 75 credit hours, and hold a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application. If approved, your department advisor will initiate the conditional form online.

Step 2 Senior Year — Apply for Formal Admission to your chosen Graduate degree

Once conditionally admitted to a Grad Track Pathway, you will enroll in up to 12 hours of Grad Track coursework during your final undergraduate year. During the first semester of Grad Track courses, you will apply for full admission to the graduate program. Contact your major department about the specific requirements and application deadlines for the graduate program.


Admission Criteria

Conditional Admission Requirements (Junior Year)

Currently enrolled in a UNT undergraduate degree program

Complete at least 75 credit hours toward your bachelor's degree

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application

Approval from your major department and academic advisor

Full Admission Requirements (Senior Year)

Complete at least 90 credit hours before beginning graduate-level Grad Track courses

Maintain the GPA requirements specified by your graduate program

Apply for full admission to the graduate program through UNT GradCAS or check with your advisor for a possible exception to this process

Meet all additional requirements set by your academic department

Note:  Conditional admission to a Grad Track Pathway does not guarantee full admission to the graduate program. You are responsible for meeting all minimum requirements set by your academic department. Requirements vary by program — contact your department advisor for program-specific details.

Available Grad Track Programs

Grad Track Pathways are available across multiple colleges at UNT. Explore the programs below to find one that aligns with your undergraduate major and graduate goals.

 

 

Ready to Get Started?

Talk to your advisor regarding how to apply for the Grad Track program!