Graduate Credit for Seniors

Seniors in Civil Engineering may receive up to 12 hours of credit for graduate courses taken in addition to the courses necessary for their undergraduate degree, provided that these credits are earned the calendar year prior to receipt of the baccalaureate. Before registering for graduate courses, seniors must obtain approval from the Dean of Graduate Studies in Lincoln on the Hold for Credit Form, available in 1100 Seaton Hall on the Lincoln campus. Holding graduate credit keeps a senior registered as a member of an undergraduate college and allows one to continue any undergraduate scholarship or financial aid awarded. Courses taken before one graduates do not always transfer as graduate credit to other institutions nor can there be a guarantee from the UNL Office of Graduate Studies that these courses would apply toward a particular graduate program. Most other institutions will transfer up to 6 graduate credit hours to an equivalent degree.

In most situations it is best to hold credit (as noted in the first paragraph). However, under certain circumstances UNL seniors who are within 9 hours of graduation may apply, provide a Senior Check, and if accepted into a degree program, may be granted admission to UNL Graduate Studies. This admission is contingent upon receipt of the baccalaureate within the calendar year. It would make one ineligible to continue any undergraduate scholarship or financial aid, but would allow one to apply for any financial support, fellowships, or assistantships open to graduate students.

Seniors in the University Honors Program are encouraged to consider taking 400/800-level courses at the 800 level with the concurrence of their adviser and permission of the instructor and Dean of Graduate Studies in Lincoln.