Joint Undergraduate to Masters Program (JUMP)
Joint Undergraduate to Masters Program (JUMP)
This program allows a student to take graduate classes early, substituting up to 9 undergraduate hours, and potentially complete a graduate program in less time and for less cost than the traditional graduate program which is completed after the undergraduate degree is awarded.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga who are classified as seniors and are within 30 hours of completion of their first bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of at least 3.4 are eligible to participate in a joint undergraduate to masters program.
Application & Approval
Applications to JUMP may be submitted online when the student has reached junior status and is in the last semester before their final year. With the approval of the Admissions Committee, the student will be admitted to JUMP in the senior year (when they are within 30 hours of completion). Students admitted to JUMP will begin coursework related to the graduate degree when within 30 hours of completing the undergraduate degree.
Upon completion of the undergraduate degree, meeting graduate continuation standards, and completing an application to the Graduate School, the student’s level will be changed from undergraduate to graduate.
Credit Hours
Students in JUMP may take up to 9 graduate hours with departmental approval. Individual JUMP programs have the option of limiting the number of graduate hours taken. Graduate coursework successfully completed with a “B” or better will apply to the graduate degree.
Contacts
Questions about JUMP and the application process can be directed to Mackenzie Clark, Graduate Recruitment Coordinator, at [email protected] or 423-425-5596.
Contact information for the Graduate Program Coordinators is below.
- Graduate Program Coordinators
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Civil Engineering
Dr. Weidong Wu
[email protected]
Chemical Engineering
Dr. Sungwoo Yang
[email protected]
Electrical Engineering
Dr. Abdul Ofoli
[email protected]
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Charles Margraves
[email protected]
Engineering Management and Technology
Dr. Serkan Varol
[email protected]
Computer Science and Engineering
Dr. Yu Liang
[email protected]
Courses
Approved graduate courses may be taken with credit applied to one of the graduate programs listed below. Click on the program below to see course information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to be within 30 hours of graduating and have a minimum 3.4 GPA overall when I apply and/or when I start JUMP?
A: Both. At the time of applying to JUMP, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements. Credit hours and GPAs will be checked once courses are completed and grades are posted prior to the start of a JUMP semester. If an applicant was previously accepted into JUMP but then is no longer within 30 hours of completion or is under the 3.4 GPA minimum, their major will be changed to the traditional major and any JUMP courses they registered for will be dropped. They will need to reregister for any equivalent UG courses.
Q: My overall GPA is close to 3.4 and I expect it to be a minimum 3.4 after this semester. Can I apply now for JUMP even though my GPA is just less than 3.4?
A: We recommend you wait until your overall GPA is a minimum of 3.4 before you apply. Your application will not be reviewed by the Application Committee unless your overall GPA currently meets the minimum of 3.4.
Q: How can I make changes to my JUMP courses?
A: Visit with your Advisor to learn how any changes to your JUMP courses will affect the completion of your undergraduate degree. If you are receiving financial aid/scholarships, check with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to see if this will be impacted by any changes.