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Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics or MS / MBA (3+1) Admissions

Students who are admitted to Quinnipiac are automatically considered for entry into the accelerated dual-degree program, and those who meet the qualifications will be invited into the program. If you have any questions or need guidance, our counselors and advisers in the College of Arts and Sciences are available to assist you at every stage of your application process.

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Key Admission Dates

Apply for the fall semester
Application Type Application Deadline Recommended FAFSA-Filing Date*
 Decision Notifications Sent to Applicants Matriculation Fee and Housing Deposit Due
Early Decision November 1 December 1 Mid-December February 1
Early Action I November 15 March 1 Mid-January May 1
Early Action II January 1 March 1 Early February May 1
Regular Decision March 1 March 1 Mid-March May 1

Early Action and Regular Decision: These application plans are non-binding. 
Early Decision: This application plan is binding.

*Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available October 1.

Accelerated Dual-Degree Program Requirements

Admission to the university is competitive, and applicants are expected to present a strong college prep program in high school. Prospective first-year students are strongly encouraged to submit an application as early in their senior year of high school as possible and arrange to have first-quarter grades sent from their high school counselor as soon as they are available. When you maintain good academic standing in the program, you are automatically enrolled in both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The accelerated dual-degree program is designed for outstanding students. Traditionally those students who have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and a combined SAT score of 1200 (or ACT of 25) are invited to the program as first-year students and complete the bachelor’s degree at an accelerated pace.

We are monitoring the situation around testing restrictions due to COVID-19, and we will work with students on a case-by-case basis to evaluate for this program. Learn more about our test score policy

Admission Requirements

Your GPA alone doesn’t tell the full story of your academic strengths and talents. That’s why we look at many factors when considering each application for admission, especially as those factors relate to your specific program. We look at subject-specific courses you’ve taken and AP credits you’ve earned, as well as awards and other achievements. 

Required of all students:

  • High school transcript
  • A personal essay on a topic of particular meaning and interest to you that tells us who you are and speaks to your values, goals and aspirations as a student
  • At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or someone who can reflect on your dedication and work ethic
  • 4 years of English
  • 3+ years of mathematics
  • 3+ years of science
  • 2 years of social science and foreign language
  • 3 academic electives

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Test score policy

Advanced standing credit

Other undergraduate applicants

If you are applying as a transfer, international or military student, additional admission requirements may apply to you. Learn more about those by clicking the links below.

How to Apply

While admission requirements differ for traditional, international and military students, we are committed to making the application process as simple and streamlined as possible. Learn more about each admission process and complete your application by clicking the links below.

Once admitted, you’ll also have the option to apply to the university’s Honors Program, which presents not only a more challenging academic experience, but many opportunities for cultural growth as well.

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Two students talk as they walk by residence halls International Student
Students and staff in military uniforms stand in a line and salute Military Student
Several students on the New York high line look at a colorful mural in the distance Honors Program

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