Grad Track Pathway

The Grad Track Pathway (GTP) is an accelerated academic pathway designed for motivated Missouri S&T undergraduate students to begin graduate-level coursework early. By applying early and receiving conditional admission to a graduate program, students can take select graduate courses that may count toward both degrees—saving time, reducing costs, and making a smooth transition into graduate study. 

GTP helps bridge the gap between undergraduate and graduate study by allowing students to earn credit that counts toward both degree programs, depending on the track. It’s an excellent option for students who are confident in their plans to pursue graduate education and want to maximize their time at Missouri S&T.

Missouri S&T offers three GTP tracks, each tailored to a specific graduate pathway:

  • A track for students pursuing a master’s degree

  • A track for students interested in earning a graduate certificate

  • A track for students planning to pursue a Ph.D.

For more detailed information on pathways offered by each department, along with specific details for each, visit our GTP Departmental Requirements Page.

Master's Track

Allows students to double-count up to nine credit hours of graduate-level coursework (5000- or 6000-level courses) for both their undergraduate and master’s degrees.
  • Eligibility
  • How To Apply
  • Completing the Pathway

Eligibility

To be eligible for the master’s track, you must:

  • Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Missouri S&T

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

  • Have a minimum departmental GPA of 3.5, based on specific courses determined by your academic department

  • Be in good academic standing at the time of your application

How To Apply

To apply, you’ll need to submit an application for conditional admission to your intended master’s program by visiting https://connect.mst.edu/apply/. Use the same account you used when applying for undergraduate admission to Missouri S&T.

If you don’t remember your login information or have questions about the application process, contact Graduate and International Admissions at stgrad@mst.edu for assistance.

1. Select “Start New Application.”

  • Choose “Graduate Application”
  • Select your preferred mode of study:
    • Graduate On-Campus, or
    • Graduate Distance (if you plan to study remotely)
  • Click “Create Application.”

2. Review Personal Information

  • Check the Personal Background section to ensure all transferred information is accurate.
  • Make any updates as needed.

3. Complete Academic Program Selection

  • Under Program Selection:
    • Select “Master’s” as your academic level.
    • Choose your intended graduate degree program.
  • Answer “No” to: "Are you applying as a current S&T graduate certificate student moving to a master's degree program?"

4. Complete Previous Application Information

  • Indicate that you have previously applied to Missouri S&T.
  • Confirm that you have previously enrolled at Missouri S&T.
  • Answer “Yes” to: “Are you a current student applying to participate in the Grad Track Pathway Program?”

5. Select Graduate Program Start Term

  • Choose the term you plan to begin your graduate program.
  • This must be after your undergraduate degree is awarded (no more than a one-year break is allowed).
  • Enter your current Student ID number.
  • Answer “No” to: “Have you previously been awarded a degree from Missouri S&T?”

6. Review Remaining Sections

  • Check the Academic History, Additional Information, and Test Scores sections for accuracy.
  • Make updates if needed.

7. Submit Any Required Materials

  • Upload your Statement of Purpose, Resume, and Letters of Recommendation, as required by your program.

8. Review and Submit

  • Review your full application for accuracy.
  • Sign electronically and submit your application.

Completing the Pathway

1. Submit the Shared Credit Course Designation Form

  • After you’re admitted to the Grad Track Pathway, you’ll receive an email confirming your conditional admission along with a link to the Shared Credit Course Designation Form.
  • Use this link to submit the form and indicate which graduate-level courses you plan to double-count for both your undergraduate and master’s degrees.
  • Once submitted, the form will enter an approval workflow.
  • You’ll receive a confirmation email with a tracking link so you can monitor the status of your form.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure the form is fully approved before your undergraduate degree is awarded.
  • Need to make changes? You’ll need to submit a revised form.

Questions? Contact grad@mst.edu for help.

2. Confirm Your Intent to Continue into the Graduate Program

  • As you approach the completion of your bachelor’s degree, you’ll receive an email asking you to confirm your intent to begin your master’s program in the term you previously selected.
  • You must complete this step in order for your application to be routed through the final admission process and for you to be formally admitted to your graduate program.
  • Please make sure all remaining application materials are submitted to move forward with the full graduate application review.

3. Complete Your Undergraduate Degree

  • Finish all remaining undergraduate degree requirements and submit your application for graduation.

4. Review Your Graduate Degree Audit

  • After your bachelor’s degree has been awarded, review your graduate degree audit to confirm which shared credit courses have been officially approved for shared credit on your master's program. 

5. Submit Your Form 1 (Plan of Study)

  • By the fourth week of your second semester as a graduate student, you must submit your Form 1 – Plan of Study.
  • This form lists all courses you’ve completed or plan to take toward your master’s degree.
  • Be sure it includes your approved shared credit courses.

 

Ph.D. Track

Allows students to double-count up to twelve credit hours of graduate-level coursework (5000- or 6000-level courses) for both their undergraduate and Ph.D. degrees.
  • Eligibility
  • How To Apply
  • Completing the Pathway

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Ph.D. track, you must:

  • Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Missouri S&T

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5

  • Have a minimum departmental GPA of 3.75, based on specific courses determined by your academic department

  • Be in good academic standing at the time of your application

How To Apply

To apply, you’ll need to submit an application for conditional admission to your intended Ph.D. program by visiting https://connect.mst.edu/apply/. Use the same account you used when applying for undergraduate admission to Missouri S&T.

If you don’t remember your login information or have questions about the application process, contact Graduate and International Admissions at stgrad@mst.edu for assistance.

1. Select “Start New Application.”

  • Choose “Graduate Application”
  • Select your preferred mode of study:
    • Graduate On-Campus, or
    • Graduate Distance (if you plan to study remotely)
  • Click “Create Application.”

2. Review Personal Information

  • Check the Personal Background section to ensure all transferred information is accurate.
  • Make any updates as needed.

3. Complete Academic Program Selection

  • Under Program Selection:
    • Select “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)” as your academic level.
    • Choose your intended graduate degree program.

4. Complete Previous Application Information

  • Indicate that you have previously applied to Missouri S&T.
  • Confirm that you have previously enrolled at Missouri S&T.
  • Answer “Yes” to: “Are you a current student applying to participate in the Grad Track Pathway Program?”

5. Select Graduate Program Start Term

  • Choose the term you plan to begin your graduate program.
  • This must be the semester immediately after your undergraduate degree is awarded.
  • Enter your current Student ID number.
  • Answer “No” to: “Have you previously been awarded a degree from Missouri S&T?”

6. Review Remaining Sections

  • Check the Academic History, Additional Information, and Test Scores sections for accuracy.
  • Make updates if needed.

7. Submit Any Required Materials

  • Upload your Statement of Purpose, Resume, and Letters of Recommendation, as required by your program.

8. Review and Submit

  • Review your full application for accuracy.
  • Sign electronically and submit your application.

Completing the Pathway

1. Submit the Shared Credit Course Designation Form

  • After you’re admitted to the Grad Track Pathway, you’ll receive an email confirming your conditional admission along with a link to the Shared Credit Course Designation Form.
  • Use this link to submit the form and indicate which graduate-level courses you plan to double-count for both your undergraduate and Ph.D. degrees.
  • Once submitted, the form will enter an approval workflow.
  • You’ll receive a confirmation email with a tracking link so you can monitor the status of your form.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure the form is fully approved before your undergraduate degree is awarded.
  • Need to make changes? You’ll need to submit a revised form.

Questions? Contact grad@mst.edu for help.

2. Confirm Your Intent to Continue into the Graduate Program

  • As you approach the completion of your bachelor’s degree, you’ll receive an email asking you to confirm your intent to begin your Ph.D. program in the term you previously selected.
  • You must complete this step in order for your application to be routed through the final admission process and for you to be formally admitted to your graduate program.
  • Please make sure all remaining application materials are submitted to move forward with the full graduate application review.

3. Complete Your Undergraduate Degree

  • Finish all remaining undergraduate degree requirements and submit your application for graduation.

4. Review Your Graduate Degree Audit

  • After your bachelor’s degree has been awarded, review your graduate degree audit to confirm which shared credit courses have been officially approved for shared credit on your Ph.D. program. 

5. Submit Your Form 5 (Plan of Study)

  • This form lists all courses you’ve completed or plan to take toward your Ph.D. degree.
  • Be sure it includes your approved shared credit courses.

Certificate Track

Allows students to double-count up to six credit hours of graduate-level coursework (5000- or 6000-level courses) for both their undergraduate degree and graduate certificate program.
  • Eligibility
  • How To Apply
  • Completing the Pathway

Eligibility

To be eligible for the certificate track, you must:

  • Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Missouri S&T

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

  • Be in good academic standing at the time of your application

How To Apply

To apply, you’ll need to submit an application for conditional admission to your intended certificate program by visiting https://connect.mst.edu/apply/. Use the same account you used when applying for undergraduate admission to Missouri S&T.

If you don’t remember your login information or have questions about the application process, contact Graduate and International Admissions at stgrad@mst.edu for assistance.

1. Select “Start New Application.”

  • Choose “Graduate Application”
  • Select your preferred mode of study:
    • Graduate On-Campus, or
    • Graduate Distance (if you plan to study remotely)
  • Click “Create Application.”

2. Review Personal Information

  • Check the Personal Background section to ensure all transferred information is accurate.
  • Make any updates as needed.

3. Complete Academic Program Selection

  • Under Program Selection:
    • Select “Certificate” as your academic level.
    • Select your "Certificate of Choice" from the drop down menu.

4. Complete Previous Application Information

  • Indicate that you have previously applied to Missouri S&T.
  • Confirm that you have previously enrolled at Missouri S&T.
  • Answer “Yes” to: “Are you a current student applying to participate in the Grad Track Pathway Program?”

5. Select Graduate Program Start Term

  • Choose the term you plan to begin your graduate program.
  • This must be the semester immediately after your undergraduate degree is awarded.
  • Enter your current Student ID number.
  • Answer “No” to: “Have you previously been awarded a degree from Missouri S&T?”

6. Review Remaining Sections

  • Check the Academic History, Additional Information, and Test Scores sections for accuracy.
  • Make updates if needed.

7. Submit Any Required Materials

  • Upload your Statement of Purpose, Resume, and Letters of Recommendation, as required by your program.

8. Review and Submit

  • Review your full application for accuracy.
  • Sign electronically and submit your application.

Completing the Pathway

1. Submit the Shared Credit Course Designation Form

  • After you’re admitted to the Grad Track Pathway, you’ll receive an email confirming your conditional admission along with a link to the Shared Credit Course Designation Form.
  • Use this link to submit the form and indicate which graduate-level courses you plan to double-count for both your undergraduate and certificate program.
  • Once submitted, the form will enter an approval workflow.
  • You’ll receive a confirmation email with a tracking link so you can monitor the status of your form.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure the form is fully approved before your undergraduate degree is awarded.
  • Need to make changes? You’ll need to submit a revised form.

Questions? Contact grad@mst.edu for help.

2. Confirm Your Intent to Continue into the Graduate Program

  • As you approach the completion of your bachelor’s degree, you’ll receive an email asking you to confirm your intent to begin your certificate program in the term you previously selected.
  • You must complete this step in order for your application to be routed through the final admission process and for you to be formally admitted to your graduate program.
  • Please make sure all remaining application materials are submitted to move forward with the full graduate application review.

3. Complete Your Undergraduate Degree

  • Finish all remaining undergraduate degree requirements and submit your application for graduation.

4. Review Your Graduate Degree Audit

  • After your bachelor’s degree has been awarded, review your graduate degree audit to confirm which shared credit courses have been officially approved for shared credit on your certificate program.