The Soka University 1-Year Masters is a combined bachelor’s and master’s program that allows you to jumpstart your master’s degree while completing your undergraduate studies.
Claremont Graduate University (CGU) offers undergraduate students of Soka University the Claremont Scholars Fellowship, which covers 50% of the tuition and provides priority admission into a combined bachelor’s to master’s program. Save on tuition and time by working towards your master’s degree as early as your junior year of undergraduate study at Soka.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
1. Submit Your Application: Apply to one of the approved master’s degrees at CGU through the Soka University 1-Year Masters Application before your senior year.
2. Register for Courses: Coordinate a course plan between you, CGU, and your undergraduate advisor.
3. Receive Graduate Program Credit: Once admitted, you can earn up to 16 units of graduate-level credit before officially entering your desired graduate program. The number of transferable credits varies by program.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
• Priority admission with a minimum 2.79 GPA
• No GRE or GMAT required
• $80 application fee waived
• Tuition deposit waived
• Receive a guaranteed 50% tuition fellowship
• Gain a competitive edge and start your career sooner
*Program completion times may vary depending on course registration, units transferred, and time to complete other degree requirements.