Expedited admissions program

Learn about expedited admissions at U of I

UIdaho undergraduate students who have earned or will earn a bachelor's degree before starting their first graduate semester may be eligible for an expedited admission process into a non-thesis master’s program.

Explore the non-thesis master’s programs currently offering expedited admissions below.

Benefits of expedited admission

Streamlined process: Students who meet the minimum admission criteria will receive direct entry into a non-thesis graduate program.

Fast-track your future: Take the opportunity to start your U of I graduate program in the field you are passionate about.

Waived application requirements: The letters of recommendation requirement is waived and your application fee will be waived once the admissions office reviews your application.

Programs offering expedited admissions

Minimum admission criteria

To qualify for the expedited admission process, you must meet the following requirements:

Bachelor's degree from U of I in a similar or closely related field
3.0 GPA (minimum)
Statement of purpose

Program-specific requirements

Select programs may choose to review all applications, including those that meet requirements for the GPA and the major in a related field. Reasons for departmental review may include (but not be limited to) prerequisites review, program capacity and/or strict admission deadlines.

Students who do not meet the minimum requirements of 3.0 GPA and undergraduate major in a similar or related field may be asked to provide additional documents and/or 1-3 letters of recommendation. The applications will be reviewed for admission by the academic program.

Apply for expedited admissions.