What is the Grad Path Program?
Posted: May 27, 2025 | Author: Madelyn Bushman | Read Time: 2 minutes
Did you know that you can now earn credit towards a graduate degree while you are working on your undergraduate degree? Southern Utah University’s Grad Path Program makes this possible for students who have earned 90 or more credit hours, and a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
The Grad Path Program is designed to help college seniors get a jump start on a master’s degree at Southern Utah University. The program enables participating students an opportunity to earn up to 12 graduate credits, all while earning their undergraduate degree.
The Grad Path Program helps students save time and money. The graduate credits will be charged at undergraduate tuition rate, giving them an early start on their master’s degree, and provides a seamless admission to the desired graduate program.
This is an ideal path for students who are looking ahead towards furthering their education with a graduate degree. Not only will they be saving time by completing both undergraduate and graduate courses simultaneously, but they can use this experience to know if the chosen graduate program is the right path for them.
Participating Grad Path Programs
There are 11 participating programs that are available for the Grad Path program at Southern Utah University.
The participating master’s programs, along with the maximum credits available for each are:
- Arts Administration: Master of Arts (6 credits)
- Accountancy (6 credits)
- Business Administration (6 credits)
- Cyber Security (6 credits)
- Education (6 credits)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (6 credits)
- Joint MAcc/MBA (12 credits)
- Library Media (6 credits)
- Music Technology (6 credits)
- Professional Communication (6 credits)
- Public Administration (6 credits)
Grad Path Credits
Students total course load for the semester can’t be greater than 18 credit hours, which includes Grad Path courses.
SUU Undergraduates may request to earn up to 12 graduate credits in the Grad Path Program. However, a maximum of 6 graduate credits is allowed per semester.
It’s important to note that the credits earned may apply towards the identified graduate program(s) only, and will not count towards an undergraduate degree.
Cost of Grad Path
Students will pay undergraduate tuition rates, saving them money compared to the graduate tuition rates.
It’s important to note that if you are an undergraduate student and taking graduate courses, the graduate courses cannot, by Federal Financial Aid Regulations, count towards your undergraduate Federal Financial Aid Eligibility. To learn more, visit the Financial Aid Office or call (435) 586-7735.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to SUU’s Graduate Admissions Office with any questions you might have in regards to the Grad Path Program or the Graduate programs! SUU’s Graduate Academic advisors are available to help you enroll in graduate courses or simply help you map out the best course plan for you to help you achieve your goals and ideal plan.
Make an appointment with the graduate advisor of the desired participating program in order to register for graduate courses.
Learn more today about SUU Grad Path.
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