Accelerated Degree-in-Three Programs

If you are a high school student, we encourage you to earn college credits early through Advanced Placement (AP) courses or dual enrollment programs. If you are a college transfer student or adult learner, you can transfer your credits and work with your advisor to complete your degree in a shorter timeframe.

The Degree-in-Three format is best for organized, motivated students who are comfortable managing a heavier course load. In general, you will take six classes (18 credits) instead of five classes for both the fall and spring semesters. You may also take winter and summer courses to keep working toward your degree requirements.

Here is a sample showing the Degree-in-Three course schedule for the B.S. in Accounting.

While more courses per semester is challenging, Immaculata’s supportive academic advisors are experts in choosing courses wisely and guiding students to achieve their goals to graduate faster. Tell your advisor you want to pursue your degree in three years so they can help you map your course schedule and plan for an accelerated path to graduation. If necessary, they can help you shift your schedule to a four-year plan instead.

To earn your degree more rapidly, you will need to focus on fulfilling academic requirements with limited time for elective courses, extracurricular activities, internships, research projects and study abroad experiences. However, you may be able to participate in some of these opportunities as part of your coursework. Your advisor can help you choose activities and carefully plan your schedule to allow for them, possibly during summers.

If you are a full-time undergraduate student, you are eligible for Immaculata scholarships and grants for the fall and spring semesters. You may take up to 18 credits per semester at the full-time tuition rate, and you will pay the per-credit tuition rate for any additional credits.

For summer and winter courses, you will pay a discounted per-credit tuition rate. If you take at least six credits in the summer or in winter and spring combined, you may use student loan funds and any Pell grant funds for which you qualify to pay for courses.