Graduate School: Dual Graduate and Professional Degrees

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Policy Number:
UW-1206
Responsible Office:
Graduate School

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

This policy establishes the requirements for students to earn both a graduate degree and a professional degree.

Definitions:
Academic Program
An area of study that leads to a degree/major, certificate, minor or named option, also referred to as a plan or subplan.
Dual Degrees
For purposes of this policy, two degrees pursued in conjunction at UW-Madison, one of which is granted through the Graduate School and the other through a professional school, e.g., Law School, School of Medicine and Public Health, School of Veterinary Medicine .
Scope:

Graduate students pursuing Master's or PhD degrees in academic programs under the purview of the Graduate School, in conjunction with professional degrees.

Policy:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers distinctive dual degree programs across disciplines. Students may not create their own dual degree programs without authorization from the appropriate schools or academic programs.  

  • To earn dual degrees, graduate students must:
    • Apply and be admitted to each school and academic program.
    • Enroll in both academic programs. Some dual degree programs require concurrent enrollment.
    • Complete the specific degree requirements of the academic programs in both the Graduate School and the professional school.
    • Adhere to the policies of each school and program.
    • Fulfill the Graduate School’s minimum graduate residence, degree, and coursework (50%) credit requirements for the graduate degree.
  • Tuition is determined by a combined fee schedule table which is available from the Office of the Bursar, tuition@bussvc.wisc.edu.
  • Credit limits each semester coincide with the professional school's higher credit maximums.
Related UW-Madison Policies:
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Policy Administration

Approval Authority:
Dean of the Graduate School
Policy Manager:
Director, Academic Services, Graduate School
Contact:
Degree Coordinator -- Elena Hsu, elena.hsu@wisc.edu, (608) 262-2433
Revised Dates:

06-30-2023

Retrieved:
06-26-2025 18:40:04