Grad Path
Why Wait? Get Ahead with Grad Path!
If you're an SUU student with 90+ credit hours and planning for graduate school, Grad Path is your opportunity to fast-track your future. This unique program lets you take up to 12 graduate credits (program dependent) while finishing your bachelor's degree — giving you a valuable head start on your master’s.
Why Choose Grad Path?
- Save Time – Knock out graduate credits early so you can finish your master’s degree faster.
- Save Money – Pay undergraduate tuition for graduate-level courses. That’s a big financial win.
- Stand Out – Show grad schools and employers that you’re serious, capable, and ready for the next level.
- Smooth Transition – Experience graduate-level learning while still in your undergrad program.
- Focused Pathway – Earn credits that count directly toward your chosen graduate program at SUU.
Grad Path Requirements
- Students must complete the Grad Path application and be approved through the Graduate Admission Office before the Graduate Program Advisor can register the student for graduate courses.
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 90 credits earned, or in progress, to qualify the Grad Path program. GPA and credits will be verified at the beginning of each semester.
- Students may enroll in combined maximum of 18 graduate and undergraduate credits per semester.
- A maximum of 6 graduate credits is allowed per semester.
- Courses taken as part of one graduate program may not be accepted within another graduate program.
- Students may only earn a maximum of 12 graduate credits (program dependant) via Grad Path.
- An application will need to be filled out for each program the student is participating in.
- All students who meet the requirements are eligible to participate in the Grad Path program.
- Students must pass each graduate course with a B or better in order to continue in Grad Path.
- Those who pass Grad Path courses with a 3.0 or better will automatically be admitted into the associated graduate program
- Graduate program admission for those who do not pass Grad Path with a 3.0 will be based on the graduate program’s admission criteria.
- The Registration Add/Drop Form for undergraduate wanting to add graduate courses will no longer be supported. All graduate registration will be done through the Grad Path application.
Because your success is of paramount importance to us, we want to be sure that you understand the expectations for graduate school as you begin this journey. Graduate classes are more rigorous than what you may have experienced as an undergrad; there will be much more reading, writing, and yes, even research. Please see SUU's online catalog for the passing grade requirement for your program.
We view our graduate students as participants in producing knowledge, not merely consumers of information. Graduate students are expected to engage fully in class discussions, attend classes, and/or actively contribute to online forums. We also expect our graduate students to be resourceful, self-motivated, and deadline-oriented.
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. This means your Federal Financial Aid may be reduced.
For a review of your situation, visit the Financial Aid office or call (435) 586-7735.
This program is a one-shot opportunity, so take your studies seriously and make your graduate coursework a top priority.
What to Expect with Grad Path
To participate in Grad Path, students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and receive pre-approval from their graduate program advisor before enrolling in any courses. While tuition is assessed at the undergraduate rate, the credits earned through Grad Path do not count toward an undergraduate degree and each course may only be taken once. Additionally, SUU Speedway students are not eligible for this program due to its pricing structure.
Start strong. Finish faster. Grad Path is your next smart move.
To learn more about our graduate programs, you have two great options:
During business hours, contact our Graduate Studies office for personalized assistance.
Email: gradapps@suu.edu
Phone: (435) 865-8665
After hours or on the go? Reach out to Ben, our AI Admissions Advisor. He’s available 24/7 to answer your questions anytime.
Call Ben at 435-557-3782
We’re here to help—whenever and however it works best for you!
