Ready to fast track your master's degree?
The accelerated programs allow high-performing students the option to obtain an undergraduate and master's degree in five years.
Accelerated applicants are encouraged to meet with the undergraduate program director and FSPH undergraduate academic advisor to plan for your accelerated program application. If you have questions about the status of your application or letters of recommendation, please reach out to Ms. Cher Pearcy at chepearc@iu.edu.
Eligibility requirements differ depending on which accelerated program pursued.
You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Some accelerated programs require a grade of B+ or higher in certain courses. See the accelerated program academic page for more information.
You should complete the application in the spring semester of your junior year by the application deadline.
Please include your résumé with your application. For each position on the résumé or CV, provide the job title, employing agency, dates employed and responsibilities held. Indicate any additional strengths or skills such as fluency in foreign languages, research experience, teaching experience, community service and demonstration of leadership skills. Professional certifications, honors and awards should be included.
Your personal statement is an opportunity to highlight your background, experience, and interests that influenced your decision to apply to the accelerated program. You may also use the personal statement to explain any inconsistencies in other components of the application.
Generally, personal statements of around 500 words are most effective.
Accelerated MPH
Applicants applying to an accelerated program for the MPH program must include a personal statement containing responses to the following questions in a concise and well-written short answer format.
The letter(s) of recommendation requested should come from a professional source. The letter should provide an unbiased assessment of your abilities, skills, strengths, and weaknesses.
Examples of acceptable letter writers include: internship supervisors, part-time or full-time job supervisors, or faculty for whom you've served as a teaching assistant or research assistant.
The letter will need to be submitted by the writer to Ms. Cher Pearcy at chepearc@iu.edu. The letter must be submitted by the application deadline. Applicants will submit the name of the IU Indianapolis faculty member who will serve as their academic reference in their formal application form.
Three letters of recommendation are required for all accelerated programs except for the BSHSM-MHA program. The requirement for the BSHSM-MHA program is listed below.
Accelerated MHA
BSHSM-MHA applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation and list one IU Indianapolis faculty member to serve as an academic reference. You are encouraged to speak with the faculty member you plan to list to request their willingness to serve as a reference ahead of submitting their names and contact information in your application. The faculty member listed will be asked to submit a separate reference form.
After your application is received, you will be contacted regarding the interview process, if applicable.
View the accelerated application form example below before you start your application.
Accelerated application form example
Then tap the button below to start your application.
Application deadlines vary by accelerated program. Deadlines are:
March 1
June 1
No, you do not need to submit official transcripts since you are a current IU student. The admissions team pulls your unofficial transcript from SIS.
You should wait until your fall grades have been finalized on your transcript before submitting your application. The best practice is to apply during the spring semester of your junior year.
Accepted accelerated students will start the fall semester of their senior year.
Meeting the eligibility requirements does not mean you are automatically admitted. Some accelerated programs conduct interviews before making admission decisions.
