The Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Program
Overview
The Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) program provides undergraduate students
an accelerated path towards a graduate degree. SAGE scholars will pursue a bachelor’s
and master’s degree simultaneously by allowing scholars to earn graduate credit during
their undergraduate career. Additionally, SAGE scholars will have the added benefits
of 1) reducing the number of semesters required to earn a master’s degree, 2) paying
undergraduate fees for some graduate-level courses, 3) a seamless application process
when applying to the graduate career, and 4) working with a research mentor earlier
in a program of study.

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Eligibility
- Students must successfully complete a minimum of 60 undergraduate degree applicable
units and not more than 120 undergraduate degree applicable units at the time of admission
into the SAGE program.
- Students must be enrolled in or have completed the undergraduate Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement (usually 100W) prior to admission into the SAGE program.
- Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of admission into the
SAGE program. There may be SAGE programs that require a higher GPA admission standard.
Note: Students must have completed all lower division courses (designated as 001-099)
BEFORE transitioning into the SAGE graduate degree objective status.
Current SAGE Programs
Please visit here to see the updated list of SAGE programs
Application Information
A prospective SAGE Scholar should contact their College Success Centers for program
details, including application deadlines. The SAGE Application Form is initiated by the program’s College Success Centers, and SAGE admission decisions
are determined by the SAGE Coordinator.
Documents for Viewing or Download
SAGE Program Application
SAGE Advisors and Student Handbook [pdf]
You can find more information by visiting the SJSU catalog.
View the SAGE Brochure [pdf]
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be able to complete all degree requirements for a SAGE program in 5 years?
Not necessarily. There is no guaranteed 4+1 time-frame. Consult with your Graduate
Coordinator and develop a Working Formal Study Plan. You will receive your Bachelor’s
and Master’s degrees when you have completed all degree requirements for both degrees.
This often takes longer than 5 years to accomplish, particularly if your program requires
a thesis.
Can I apply for any SAGE program on campus?
No. Only certain majors on campus are eligible to pursue a paired Bachelor’s and Master’s
degree. To determine if your undergraduate program is paired with a corresponding
approved Master’s degree, view the "Current SAGE Programs" section above.
Can I be conditionally admitted into a SAGE program?
No. There are no conditional admittances into any SAGE programs. Students who are
accepted into SAGE programs should not be required to complete any additional courses
other than those identified as required for the Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees
in the catalog.
Will transitioning to graduate standing impact my tuition rate?
Yes. Transitioning to graduate status will increase your tuition. PLEASE NOTE: Transitioning
to graduate standing may also impact your financial aid status. Speak directly with
the Financial Aid Office for more information.
I was accepted as a SAGE scholar, but I had to leave SJSU and was discontinued as
a student. I would like to return to SJSU to complete my degree. What should I do?
Returning to SJSU as a SAGE scholar can be extremely challenging. The first step is
to reapply to the university. If you were disqualified from the University, you will
also have to apply for reinstatement. Please check with Graduate Admissions and Program
Evaluations (GAPE) for more information. Once you have received a response from GAPE,
contact your program to determine what your options are for continuing in the SAGE
program.
I have other questions. Who should I contact?
Please contact College of Graduate Studies Associate Dean of Graduate Programs Jeff Honda for more information.