Start Your Master’s Sooner - Build Your Master's Into Your Bachelor's Degree

Level Up Your Degree—Faster and Smarter! 

Become a Double Wolf by finishing your bachelor’s degree with graduate credits that count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Through UWG’s Double Wolf Pathways, you can earn up to 12 graduate credits that apply to both programs—saving time, reducing tuition, and getting a head start on your future.

Two Flexible Pathways to Fit Your Goals!

The Double Wolf Pathway makes your education more flexible by letting you combine bachelor’s and master’s coursework.

There are two ways you can use a Double Wolf Pathway:

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Continue in Your Field

Deepen your expertise in the same subject area.

Example:

  • BS in Computer Science → MS in Applied Computer Science

  • BBA in Markerting → MBA
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Branch into a New Field

Use your bachelor’s as a foundation to explore a new area.

Example:

  • BA in Psychology → MS in Applied Business Analytics

  • BA in Philosophy → MS in Cybersecurity

Are you eligible

You may qualify for Double Wolf Pathway if you’ve:

  • Completed 75+ credit hours toward your bachelor’s
  • Completed at least 30 credit hours at UWG
  • Maintained a 3.2 GPA or higher

Some graduate programs may have additional requirements. We will guide you through the details.

Student Application Process

  1. Check Your Eligibility – Confirm you meet Double Wolf Pathway requirements.

  2. Contact the Graduate School – If you have questions about the process or need help identifying your undergraduate or graduate program coordinators, we are here to help you.

  3. Meet with Your Program Coordinators – To discuss your pathway and identify appropriate graduate-level courses that can be counted toward both degrees.

  4. Submit Your Application – Complete the Double Wolf application at apply.westga.edu.

  5. Get Approved – Once accepted, the Graduate School will register you for your approved graduate-level courses for the recommended semester(s). 

You’ll be fully admitted to your master’s program once you finish your bachelor’s degree and meet GPA requirements. There is no need to complete a separate graduate application or pay an application fee. 

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After You Graduate

When you complete your bachelor’s degree, the Graduate School will automatically review your record.

To qualify for automatic admission, you must:

  • Earn at least a 3.2 GPA in your undergraduate coursework
  • Earn a grade of B or higher in all Double Wolf Pathway graduate courses

What Happens Next

If you meet the requirements, you’ll be automatically admitted into your master’s program.

If you don’t meet the GPA requirement, you can still apply for admission through the regular graduate application process.

 

 

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