Special Programs
In addition to the strong education undergraduates receive in their chosen field, we offer many options beyond traditional coursework. Below are some opportunities that allow our students to explore their individual interests further.
- Combined-Admission Professional Degree Programs
- David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity
- Fellowships
- Independent Study
- Individualized Majors and Minors
- Internships
- e5 (formerly known as KEY) Program
- Lessons at the Eastman School
- McNair Program
- ROTC
- Senior Scholars
- Student Funding
- Study Abroad
- Summer at ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é
- Take 5 Scholars
- 2+2 Dual Admission Program
- 3-2 Programs
- Undergraduate Research
- Urban Fellows
Combined-Admission Professional Degree Programs
provide special opportunities for students interested in completing both a bachelor's and a master's degree, or two bachelor's degrees.
David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity in Science and Engineering
The mission of the for Leadership and Diversity in Science and Engineering at the ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é is to expand the pool of individuals who pursue undergraduate and graduate careers in sciences and engineering.
Fellowships
are merit-based awards for further academic study or research disbursed through competitive national application processes. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, scholarly promise, career goals, leadership skills, service to others, character, and sometimes financial need.
Independent Study
permit qualified students to pursue areas of reading and research not included in regularly offered courses. They are most often on a one-to-one basis with full-time faculty members.
Individualized Majors and Minors
Create your own educational path with an "autobiographical" degree built on individual and distinctive academic interests. See the for more information.
Internships
Students are permitted to earn academic credit for unpaid in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Internships for credit combine academic inquiry with direct work experience.
e5 (formerly known as KEY) Program
Qualified students may propose to devote as much as an entire academic year to internships, special projects, business plan development, research into various facets of entrepreneurship, or analysis of how culture and public policy influence entrepreneurial activity as part of the .
Lessons at Eastman School of Music
The ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é’s world-renowned Eastman School of Music is not just for music majors. Any ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é student can for academic credit (a basic audition to determine placement is required after you enroll).
McNair Program
The objective of the is to increase the numbers of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented minority undergraduates who pursue doctoral degrees and go on to careers in research and teaching at the university level.
ROTC
The ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é is proud to house a on campus and to offer Air Force and Army ROTC programs in partnership with the ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é Institute of Technology.
Senior Scholars
The gives seniors the opportunity to fully devote their time and effort to a single project to culminate their college experience. You could spend your entire senior year working on a project that will draw on your college experience, research projects, and your own interests.
Student Funding
We encourage our students to enhance their education by taking advantage of unique academic and professional opportunities. The College is proud to support student attendance and participation in activities that will further their goals and deepen their impact on campus. See the for more information.
Study Abroad
places you in an intensified learning environment in another country creating a rich context for experiential learning. You'll return well-informed about customs and conditions in other countries, and with a keen understanding of what it means to be American.
Interested in studying abroad? Attend one of the Center for Education Abroad’s or to learn more.
Summer at ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é
Over the summer months, students, non-ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é students, faculty, staff, and alumni can take advantage of credit or non-credit courses, research, and special programs here at the University. See the summer site for more information.
Take 5 Scholars
get a fifth year of tuition completely free, during which they can explore another subject and challenge themselves in new and exciting ways.
2+2 Dual Admission Program
The is an innovative way for students to obtain an associate degree at Monroe Community College here in ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é with the guarantee of admission to the ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é (provided certain academic standards are fulfilled) with full junior status. This program is designed for first-time, full-time students who know they want to transfer to the ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é when they first are applying to MCC but who, for various reasons, decide to spend their first two years attaining their associate degree.
3-2 Programs
Earn your undergraduate and master’s degrees in five years through ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é’s unique . Your first three years are spent on your undergraduate degree, and the last two fulfill the master’s requirements. You typically apply as a sophomore, or you might contact the department for other early options.
Undergraduate Research
Guided by members of the University faculty, undergraduate students engage in learning through investigative research in any field or discipline. See the for more information.
Urban Fellows
ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é work in area community agencies, study urban issues, and meet with local leaders, all in an effort to contribute to the ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é community.