Concurrent Undergraduate / Graduate Study
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Earn Your Master’s Degree within 5 Years

The Concurrent Undergraduate/Graduate Study (CUGS) option offers advanced University of Michigan LSA undergraduates the opportunity to combine their senior year with the first year of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program at Taubman College.

Eligibility

Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application to M.U.R.P.
Have completed at least six courses within the core requirements of your major by the time your dual enrollment would begin.
Have completed all the LSA undergraduate degree requirements except for the major and any required independent study/practical experience, by the time your dual enrollment would begin (i.e., these must be completed by the end of your undergraduate year).

Determine if you are eligible to apply for the CUGS admission by consulting your program advisor and LSA Advising at Newnan Academic Advising Center.

More detailed information on the application procedure can be obtained from the following:

Taubman College CUGS Application Guide (PDF 165KB)
Concurrent Undergraduate/Graduate Studies (CUGS) Election Form (PDF 477KB)
Rackham Graduate School

Application Timeline

Year	Date	Actions
Junior Year	January 15	Complete the Accelerated Master’s (Undergraduate- Graduate) Degree Election Form (submit to LSA Dean’s Office)
		If Approved: Email the LSA approval letter to taubmancollegeadmissions@umich.edu Attn: MURP Admissions Rep. Visit the Rackham admissions office in the East Wing of Rackham and drop off a copy of your letter so your admissions officer can put it on file. Email or deliver your letter to your program advisor so it can be added to your LSA undergraduate file.
		Submit your online MURP admissions application through the Rackham Application Portal and pay the application fee.
	By Early March	If admitted to MURP, receive offer of admission letter from Taubman College.
	April 15	Must submit enrollment deposit if accepting offer of admission from Taubman College.

Degree Timeline

Year	Date	Actions	Notes
Senior Year and 1ST YEAR OF MURP	Fall Semester	Take 2-4 MURP courses	Graduate tuition is charged, Undergraduate financial aid is discontinued. Up to 15 MURP credits applied to Bachelor’s Degree.
	Winter Semester	Take 2-4 MURP courses
	May	Earn Bachelor’s Degree
2ND YEAR OF MURP	Fall Semester	Take 4 MURP courses	Graduate Tuition is Charged
	Winter Semester	Take 2-4 MURP courses
	May	Earn Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree

Hypothetical Cost Savings

	No Financial Aid		Undergraduate Aid Only (Half Tuition Example)		Go Blue Guarantee
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State
NON-CUGS 3 Year Total Cost (UG Senior year + 2 years of MURP tuition)	$46,970	$86,738	$42,063	$70,517	$37,156
CUGS 2 Year Total Cost (2 years of graduate tuition)	$37,156	$54,296	$37,156	$54,296	$37,156
Total Overall Savings	$9,814	$32,442	$4,907	$16,221	$0
	Savings for CUGS ranges from about $4,907 to $32,442 (based on estimated 2024-2025 tuition and fees).				May or may not receive a MURP scholarship.
In addition to saving money, a student saves 1 year to enter the workforce and earn a salary sooner.

Concurrent Undergraduate / Graduate Study (CUGS)