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Graduate Partnerships 4+1 Programs

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4+1 Program

Ursinus students can apply for direct admission to St. Joseph’s University’s College of Arts and Sciences for a MS degree in Computer Science.

Majors in mathematics, computer science and statistics are particularly good fits, but students in other majors may be interested.

What’s in it for me?

  • A Master of Science in Computer Science.
  • Get a jumpstart on your graduate degree: Ursinus/SJU 4+1 students can take two SJU graduate classes, at no additional cost, as part of their Ursinus undergraduate degree and have those credits apply to both programs.
  • 10 percent tuition discount for all Ursinus graduates who are accepted into St. Joe’s graduate programs.

CertificatE Programs

The following related certifications at SJU also apply to this partnership plan. Explore more about certification programs in the College of Arts and Sciences.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cyber Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Genomics
  • Science Writing
  • Software Development
  • Web and Database Technologies

Application Process:

  • Explore the SJU Computer Science MS program.
  • Meet with your advisor at Ursinus for approval. It is worth meeting with your advisor as soon as you’ve identified interest, so your pathway can be crafted accordingly.
  • Review the SJU admission process at SJU Graduate Admission

Application can be submitted after the end of student’s fourth semester (or completion of at least 60 undergraduate credits) but no later than the end of the student’s sixth semester (or completion of no more than 96 undergraduate credits) at Ursinus College. Students are encouraged to apply by April 15.