Become a Double ’Dore: earn your Vanderbilt bachelor’s and your Peabody graduate degree, without ever leaving campus.
Our Early Start Master’s Programs allow you to begin graduate-level coursework as an undergraduate, so you can save time, reduce costs, and launch your career sooner, while continuing to receive guidance from Vanderbilt faculty every step of the way.
Get a head start on your future by taking graduate courses that count toward your master’s degree. Build advanced skills, strengthen your resume, and stay on track to graduate sooner.
Request more information about your Early Start Options
Earn up to 12 credits toward a professional master’s and complete your degree sooner.
Build early knowledge and skills that set you apart in your field.
Graduate with confidence and step into your career with a strong foundation.
Review eligible master’s programs and early start requirements.
Meet with a Peabody advisor to discuss your goals and eligibility.
Submit your application and required materials.
Start taking graduate classes and move closer to your master’s degree.
Following completion of your undergraduate degree, you will become eligible for merit-based scholarships as well as the Vanderbilt Alumni Scholarship (with 20 percent tuition support) and the Teacher Pathways Scholarship (in selected programs, with 30 percent tuition support). Learn more.