Students may be chosen based on their academic achievement in secondary school. Participants are selected from eligible applicants through an extensive screening process conducted by the departmental faculty. Students selected to participate in this program must satisfy all University general education requirements for undergraduates, the requisite major and cognate courses for the bachelor's degree and at least 24 semester hours of graduate course work in the major field. Students pursue advanced course work and research during their fourth year of enrollment. Summer research opportunities are provided and may be required depending on the nature of the student's research project.
Academic progress is monitored continuously.
After completion of the third year, students must be admitted to the graduate program. Graduate admissions may be provided for participants upon the recommendation of the department chairperson and approval of the School Dean. During the fourth year, students may begin graduate course work while completing undergraduate degree requirements. The maximum credit hour load for undergraduate study shall be obtained. During the fifth year students satisfy the graduate residence requirement.