Combination Degree

Combination degree programs allow qualified students to get a head start on their graduate education by taking graduate courses throughout the junior and senior undergraduate years. Our combination degree programs allow for 12 credit hours of graduate work to also count toward an undergraduate degree, thus reducing the time and cost it takes to get both degrees. This pathway is ideal for high-achieving undergraduates seeking an early start on advanced study in AI systems.

Application Process

Step 1: Meet With Your Undergraduate Advisor
Start by meeting with your undergraduate major advisor to review eligibility, timing, and course options. Determine if you are eligible to apply for the combined degree program.

Step 2: Submit the Request Form
Please complete the Combination Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Request Form and email it to the graduate advisor (Lisa Hibbs, hibbslisa@ufl.edu) for approval. Once approved, the form will be forwarded to the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Advising Office for final review.

Step 3: Enroll in Graduate-Level Courses
After your Combination Degree Request Form is approved, you may enroll in the graduate courses listed on your form.

Step 4: Apply to the UF Graduate School
Submitting the internal form does not constitute admission to the M.S. program. A separate, formal application to the UF Graduate School is required. Applicants must include an unofficial transcript, curriculum vitae (CV), and statement of purpose (SOP). UF undergraduate students applying to the combination degree program are not required to submit letters of recommendation or GRE scores.