J2: Accelerated Master’s Degree Programs

Earn your master’s degree faster! As a JWU Online undergraduate student, you have the opportunity to take graduate-level courses towards your graduate degree at Johnson & Wales University using our J2: Accelerated Master’s Degree program! Eligible students may enroll in one graduate-level course per semester while finishing their bachelor’s degree, and have the opportunity to complete up to three graduate courses as an undergraduate. In addition, these graduate courses taken will count as credits completed towards your undergraduate degree.

Additionally, after you complete your bachelor’s degree and enroll in your graduate program, you can also take advantage of our Wildcat Alumni Scholarship — a 25% discount on your graduate tuition if you qualify.

Accelerated Master’s Degree Requirements

Students seeking to enroll in the accelerated master’s degree program must have achieved the following requirements to be considered:

• Completion of at least 90 credits of their JWU bachelor’s degree program
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• At least one free elective available during the completion of their bachelor’s degree program (free electives will be used for each graduate course taken)

Students seeking confirmation of their eligibility should speak with their academic advisor. Please note that academic advisors can also assist with graduate course selection. 

Graduate program Eligibility Requirements

A full list of eligibility requirements for all JWU graduate programs can be reviewed in the Graduate Admissions Requirements section of the JWU Catalog.

Eligible J2 Master’s Programs

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