Dual-Degree Programs
Drew has academic partnerships in the New York metropolitan area and beyond that can put you on the fast track to early graduation and advanced degrees.
No matter your interests, our dual degree programs double your resources, save you time and lower your investment in your education.
At Drew, you have access to Dual-Degree programs in the following areas:
Business Management – Cybersecurity – Engineering at Columbia – Engineering at Washington – Environmental Management – Forestry – Law – Medicine – Nursing – Nutrition – Software Engineering – Teaching
BA from Drew and MA from Wake Forest
Earn your BA at Drew, then continue on to the Wake Forest University School of Business’ 10-month graduate program in management. If you meet the criteria for this program, you are guaranteed admission to Wake Forest and a financial scholarship toward the MA degree.
When to Apply: Senior year at Drew | Time at Drew: Four years | Time at Wake Forest: 10 months
BA or BA from Drew and MS from NYU
Drew undergraduate students have the opportunity to gain guaranteed admission to NYU Tandon School of Engineering's 10-course online MS program in cybersecurity. This 4+1 program allows students to earn a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from Drew and a MS degree from NYU. Admission guarantees a spot as a Cybersecurity Fellow, which comes with a substantial scholarship. Drew students from any major are eligible, and there is an optional NYU Tandon Bridge program for students who many need to gain technical prerequisite knowledge to qualify for the master's degree.
Admitted students may choose to begin taking NYU Tandon Online courses while still attending Drew, or may choose to matriculate (enroll) directly at NYU Tandon after graduation from Drew.
When to Apply: Junior or Senior year at Drew | Time at Drew: Four years | Time at New York University: One year
BA from Drew and BS or BE from Columbia
Receive your BA from Drew (four years) and your choice of either a BS or BE from Columbia (one year). Your second degree can be in applied sciences and technologies or in one of the specialized engineering sciences.
When to Apply: Spring semester of junior year at Drew | Time at Drew: Three years | Time at Columbia: Two years
BA or BS from Drew and a BS in Engineering from Washington University
Students will spend three years at Drew and then enroll at Washington University at the end of their junior year for two additional years of study. A minimum 3.25 GPA both overall and in math and science coursework is required. Options are available for a 4+2 schedule that allows students to be considered for admission to Washington after their fourth year at Drew. Students may also earn an engineering master’s degree in addition to the undergraduate engineering and liberal arts degrees by enrolling in a graduate three-year option.
When to Apply: Spring semester of junior year at Drew for the 3+2 or 3+3; spring semester of senior year for the 4+2.
BA from Drew and Master of Environmental Management from Duke
If you are considering a future in environmental policy, stewardship or other natural resources management, apply for this accelerated five-year dual degree program. Spend three years at Drew pursuing your bachelor’s degree, then go to Duke for two years, where you will finish your Drew degree while also working toward a Master of Environmental Management degree.
When to Apply: No later than sophomore year at Drew | Time at Drew: Three years | Time at Duke: Two years
BA from Drew and Master of Forestry from Duke
To train for a career in forest resources, take this five-year integrated course of study. Spend three years at Drew pursuing your bachelor’s degree, then go to Duke for two years, where you will finish your Drew degree while also working toward the Master of Forestry from Duke.
When to Apply: No later than sophomore year at Drew | Time at Drew: Three years | Time at Duke: Two years
BA from Drew and JD from New York Law School
Option 1:
In this six-year program, complete your BA at Drew in four years, then enter an accelerated two-year law program to earn your JD. Participating students receive a minimum merit scholarship of $25,000 for each of the two years at New York Law School.
When to Apply: Senior year at Drew | Time at Drew: Four years | Time at New York Law School: Two years
Option 2:
In this seven-year program, complete your BA at Drew in four years, then accept automatic admission to the three-year law program to earn your JD. Participating students receive a minimum merit scholarship of $25,000 from New York Law School each year.
When to Apply: Senior year at Drew | Time at Drew: Four years | Time at New York Law School: Three years
BA from Drew and JD from Seton Hall
This program with preferential admission leads to a JD in six years. Students spend three years at Drew working toward their BA before finishing their undergraduate degree and pursuing their JD at Seton Hall for three additional years.
When to Apply: Sophomore year at Drew | Time at Drew: Three years | Time at Seton Hall: Three years
BA from Drew and MD from Rutgers
A formal articulation agreement between Drew and the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) makes it possible for prospective first-year students to apply directly to a special dual BA and MD degree program. Students are admitted simultaneously to both institutions, spending three years of study at Drew and four years at NJMS.
While at Drew, the seven-year dual degree student will receive a total of $35,000 per year in scholarships for three years. Additional financial aid for the three years at Drew is available based on demonstrated financial need by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet test score and other academic requirements for consideration.
When to Apply: No later than November 1 of your senior year in high school.
Time at Drew: Three years | Time at Rutgers: Four years
BA at Drew and BS in Nursing from Drexel
In this accelerated program, earn your bachelor of arts degree and bachelor of science in nursing degree in a total of just five years. Attend Drew for four years, then earn your BSN over the next 11 months full-time at Drexel.
When to Apply: Senior year at Drew l Time at Drew: Four years l Time at Drexel: 11 months
BA from Drew and MS from Drexel
The MS in Human Nutrition Program examines both normal and therapeutic nutrition for individuals and groups. The Didactic Program in Dietetics is designed specifically for students who wish to become registered dietitians.
When to Apply (Five-Year Program): Senior year at Drew | Time at Drew: Three years and one semester | Time at Drexel: Eighteen months
When to Apply (Six-Year Program): Senior year at Drew | Time at Drew: Four years | Time at Drexel: Two years
BA from Drew and MS from Stevens
After completing your BA at Drew, apply with preference to earn your MS in software engineering at Stevens Institute. This degree allows you to enter the workforce early as a highly qualified software engineer.
When to Apply: Senior year at Drew | Time at Drew: Four years | Time at Stevens Institute: With major or minor in computer science: one year. Other majors or minors: 18 months.
BA from Drew and MAT from Caspersen
Earn certification to teach in New Jersey public schools through our dual Bachelor’s/Master’s program, completing two degrees in only five years. You begin taking teacher-preparation courses while pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree, then complete an MAT with one additional year.
When to Apply: Sophomore year at Drew | Time at Drew: Four years | Time at Caspersen: One year
BA from Drew and MA from Caspersen
Earn both your BA and MA in History & Culture in only five years through Drew's Dual-Degree program. You'll begin taking classes towards your MA during your junior or senior year.
When to Apply: Sophomore year at Drew | Time at Drew: Four years | Time at Caspersen: One year
