Combined Advanced Degree Programs (CADP)

Combined Advanced Degree Programs (CADP) combine a Rowan University undergraduate Bachelor’s degree with a graduate-level degree. Students typically work on an accelerated track, and are also permitted to double-count up to 12 sh/credits toward both degrees, and pay the undergraduate rate for those 12 credits, saving students both time and money as they work toward their educational goals. *

*Not every CADP leads to two degrees and not every CADP allows 12 credits to double-count toward both the undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Additionally, some CADPs follow different degree awarding timelines and tuition models. Please refer to the academic department(s) which houses your particular CADP to discuss program requirements, timing, and benefits.

Important Notes

All CADP student records will be maintained and updated within the Office of the University Registrar.
CADP forms are required for auditing purposes and to alter student records.
Student cannot enter a CADP via a “Change of Major” (form or email) request.
Students that have difficulty self-registering for courses – aside from the level restriction - will be directed to request a waiver from the course professor/department.
Students in a CADP cannot also use Senior Privilege to take additional graduate coursework as an undergraduate student above the 12 graduate credits (or otherwise, as determined by the specific CADP agreement) permitted as part of the CADP.
Students who are pursing concurrent programs (a second undergraduate major, a minor, a CUGS, etc.) should finish all requirements for the concurrent program PRIOR TO transitioning into the graduate portion of their CADP. A student cannot be simultaneously enrolled in a graduate program and an undergraduate program.
It is important to note that students in education CADPs will not be considered education majors until they are active in their graduate major – this may impact Financial Aid, grants etc.
Although CADP students apply twice for graduation (undergraduate, and then graduate level), they will pay only one graduation fee.
If at any point, it is determined that the student cannot successfully continue in a CADP, the Program Coordinator/Advisor will inform the University Registrar and a traditional, alternate undergraduate program will be determined and updated on all student records.

CADP Contacts

Office Name	What Questions They Can Answer	Contact Person	Email Address	Phone Number
Registrar	CADP forms, student records, course registration, graduation	Jena Mazzio, Project Coordinator	registrarassist@rowan.edu	856-256-4308
Bursar	Student bills, payment plans, program fees & charges	Ann Fulton, Accounting & Bursar Services	fultona@rowan.edu	856-256-4152
Financial Aid	Payment assistance, aid/loan options	Diane Brown, Associate Director	browndm@rowan.edu	856-256-4500 x53437

Please see drop-down items below to learn more about CADPs.

What is a CADP?

What types of CADPs does Rowan Offer?

Currently, more than 45 CADPs are offered in various disciplines. Please click here for a full list of currently available Combined Advanced Degree Programs.

CADP Admissions/Acceptance

Some CADPs admit freshmen or transfer students through the Common or Transfer Application. Others accept only current students that have completed some level of undergraduate coursework. Please refer to the CADP chart found here for more information about CADP admission points.

Once a student has been accepted into a CADP, a completed CADP Student Agreement & Confirmation Form must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar to ensure that student receives appropriate coding and billing for their CADP.

Undergraduate CADP Coursework

Students will meet with their appropriate advisor(s) and self-register for all undergraduate coursework as required. In their final undergraduate year, students can take up to 12 graduate-level credits while still registered as an undergraduate. They will be charged undergraduate tuition and fees for those graduate credits.* Students will not be able to self-register for graduate-level coursework and must be manually registered by the Office of the University Registrar. CADP Advisors will request manual registration for CADP students. Students in a CADP cannot also use Senior Privilege to take additional graduate coursework as an undergraduate student above the 12 graduate credits (or otherwise, as determined by the specific CADP agreement) permitted as part of the CADP.

Students should apply for graduation from the undergraduate portion of their CADP for the term in which they expect to complete all undergraduate program requirements.

Students who are pursing concurrent programs (a second undergraduate major, a minor, a CUGS, etc.) should finish all requirements for the concurrent program PRIOR TO transitioning into the graduate portion of their CADP. A student cannot be simultaneously enrolled in a graduate program and an undergraduate program.

*Not every CADP leads to two degrees and not every CADP allows 12 credits to double-count toward both the undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Additionally, some CADPs follow different degree awarding timelines and tuition models. Please refer to the academic department(s) which houses your particular CADP to discuss program requirements and benefits.

Transitioning to the Graduate Program/Major

At the end of a student’s final undergraduate year, if a student is approved and permitted to enter the graduate portion of their program, a completed CADP Transfer & Transition Form must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar. Once received, the student’s record will be updated to the approved graduate major. This form will also trigger the transfer of graduate credits, taken while an undergraduate, to the graduate record/transcript.* CADP policy states that a student must earn at least “B” grades in graduate-level courses in order for them to transfer/double count. Per Rowan’s official transfer policy, only the courses transfer. Therefore, the grades earned for the up to 12 credits taken as an undergraduate student in the CADP will not transfer and will not be calculated into the graduate cumulative GPA. At this point, students will be able to self-register for their graduate coursework.

*Not every CADP leads to two degrees and not every CADP allows 12 credits to double-count toward both the undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Additionally, some CADPs follow different degree awarding timelines and tuition models. Please refer to the academic department(s) which houses your particular CADP to discuss program requirements and benefits.

Graduating from a CADP

Students should apply for graduation from the undergraduate portion of their CADP for the term in which they expect to complete all undergraduate program requirements.* Then, they should apply for graduation a second time, for the term in which they expect to complete all graduate program requirements. Although CADP students apply twice for graduation (undergraduate, and then graduate level), they will pay only one graduation fee.

Prior to the Spring 2021 term, CADP students were awarded both their undergraduate and graduate degrees at one time, at the end of the entire CADP.

*Not every CADP leads to two degrees and not every CADP allows 12 credits to double-count toward both the undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Additionally, some CADPs follow different degree awarding timelines and tuition models. Please refer to the academic department(s) which houses your particular CADP to discuss program requirements and benefits.