Integrated Degrees

Benefits of the IDP

When students declare an IDP interest, they align themselves with certain benefits that have significant academic and financial value:

• Guaranteed admission to Chatham's competitive graduate programs in the School of Health Sciences, the Falk School of Sustainability, and the School of Arts, Science & Business.
• Ability to take graduate classes during their senior year of undergraduate studies;
• Opportunity to complete bachelor's and master's degree programs sooner, in some cases earning both in as little as five years; and
• Significant cost savings as compared to traditional master's completion.

The Graduate Admission Process

In your junior year at Chatham (end of sophomore year for teaching), you will formally apply to the graduate program of your choice. If accepted, you will begin to supplement some of your undergraduate courses with graduate level coursework during your senior year. 

Programs in the School of Health Sciences

Highly qualified first-year applicants to Chatham University are eligible for guaranteed or preferred admission to Chatham's integrated undergraduate and graduate degree programs in our competitive health and lab science programs.

Programs in the School of Arts, Science, and Business

A limited number of seats have been reserved for undergraduate students interested in guaranteed admission to graduate studies in IDPs at Chatham University. 

Programs in the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment

Extend your undergraduate studies in sustainability, environmental sciences, or food studies into a Master’s degree, and continue on with the professors with whom you’ve cultivated relationships.

Transfer Students & Students Who Do Not Meet Academic Program Requirements

Students who perform well during their academic career at Chatham and students who transfer to Chatham may be considered for preferred admission to Chatham Integrated Degree Programs.

Collaborations With Other Schools

Chatham also offers a number of collaborations with other universities and institutions that allow students to be guaranteed admission, speed time to graduation with an advanced degree, and save money.

Integrated Degree Program Brochure

Download the Integrated Degree Program brochure for more information about recommended undergraduate/graduate program combinations and maintaining guaranteed admission. If you have any questions, please reach out to a Chatham admissions counselor at 800-837-1290.