Pre-Professional and Dual-Degree Programs
The Liberal Arts Advantage
Our strong academic reputation and liberal arts foundation have led universities across the country to create pathways for you to pursue competitive graduate and professional programs.
With a bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence, you'll be uniquely prepared for the next step in your academic or professional career thanks to hands-on experiences and a solid foundation in critical thinking, analysis, and communication that come from a liberal arts education.
Pre-Professional and Dual-Degree Programs
Our pre-professional programs work alongside your St. Lawrence major to help you prepare for a the next career step, while our dual degree programs allow you to earn two degrees, one from St. Lawrence, and one from a partner university.
Business Administration Master's Degree, Rochester Institute of Technology (4+1)
Complete your bachelor’s at St. Lawrence and continue studies at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where you’ll spend one year fulfilling credits toward your MBA. Our finance, business in the liberal arts, or economics majors will prepare you well for an advanced degree in business.
Clarkson University, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Engineers in today’s world need strong communication and critical thinking. At St. Lawrence, our liberal arts foundation, along with majors in mathematics, physics, or chemistry, will prepare you for an engineering degree through our partner institutions in mechanical, biomedical, civil, environmental, chemical, or electrical engineering.
St. Lawrence has partnerships with several institutions for dual degree programs in engineering, including:
Environmental Management Master's Degree (3+2), Nichols School of the Environment, Duke University
The Cooperative College Program allows you to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years. A range of disciplines, including majors in biology, biochemistry, conservation biology, geology, economics, environmental studies, business in the liberal arts, and more, can begin shaping your academic plan as early as your first year.
This management program focuses on business and the environment, community engagement and environmental justice, environmental analytics and modeling, and environmental economics and policy.
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Forestry Master's Degree (3+2), Nichols School of the Environment, Duke University
You'll earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years. A range of disciplines, including majors in biology, biochemistry, conservation biology, geology, environmental studies, and more can begin shaping your academic plan as early as your first year.
This forestry program focuses on ecology and biology, forest resources, silviculture and forest management, forest resource policy, economics, and administration, and quantitative analysis.
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Sustainability Management Master's Degree (4+1), Kogod School of Business, American University
We've partnered with American University to help you earn your Master of Science in Sustainability Management in one year after completing your bachelor's at St. Lawrence. Qualified students are automatically eligible for a $20,000 merit scholarship, and no GMAT or GRE is required. Once enrolled, you'll have the chance to learn from experts in ESG (environmental, social, governance), analytics, and sustainable entrepreneurship in our nation's capital. A flexible online option is also available.
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Data Analytics Master's Degree (4+1), Clarkson University
You'll complete four years of relevant study toward a bachelor's degree in subjects like data science or computer science at St. Lawrence before completing the requisite credits required for your master's at Clarkson.
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Data Science Master's Degree (4+1), University of San Francisco
You'll receive priority admission to the University of San Francisco, which also waives the application fee, waives the GRE requirement, and offers a minimum of a four-unit scholarship in recognition of the preparation offered at St. Lawrence before arrival.
Pre-Law Advising, St. Lawrence University
Law schools don’t require a particular major, which is why your liberal arts background and the skills you hone at St. Lawrence will set you up for success. We encourage you to take foundational courses in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and the arts while pursuing degree programs in economics, government, and history.
We offer several courses and majors (English, history, political science, philosophy) that will prepare you for the demands of studying law, such as expository writing, sustained research, and the analysis of arguments. Courses in reasoning and symbolic logic are also helpful in preparing for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
Our Academic Advising and Center for Career Excellence teams can share more information about the LSAT and our Pre-Law Advising Committee, which provides briefings periodically for students at all levels of preparation.
Law School Early Admission (3+3), Cornell University Law School
St. Lawrence has a partnership with Cornell University Law School to collaborate on a Law Early Admission Program (LEAP), which enables high-achieving undergraduates to earn both their undergraduate and law degrees in six years rather than the traditional seven.
Our majors in biochemistry, biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, public health, neuroscience, and more will prepare you for a variety of careers in the medical field.
Accelerated Nursing, University of Rochester
St. Lawrence has an early acceptance agreement with the University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program. Through this agreement, you'll complete your bachelor's degree at St. Lawrence and continue your studies at the University of Rochester if accepted. There, you'll complete additional credit hours offered in one calendar year to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Faculty members from our Health Careers Committee will guide you through planning your academic adventure to ensure you take the required courses.
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Osteopathic Medicine
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) will provide qualified St. Lawrence graduates priority consideration for admission to UNE COM, Maine’s only medical school, renowned for producing physicians serving rural and underserved communities.
St. Lawrence students, equipped with rigorous STEM coursework, hands-on learning, and community engagement, are well-prepared for this opportunity through hands-on research experience, phlebotomy certifications, and direct patient care.
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Through this agreement, you'll complete your bachelor's degree at St. Lawrence and continue your studies at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine if accepted.
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Pharmacy, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Lawrence has an articulation agreement with the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences that enables St. Lawrence students to complete three years of pre-requisite courses at St. Lawrence before entering the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
You will benefit from the mentorship of the faculty on the Health Careers Committee who will work to ensure careful course planning includes the several required courses and prerequisites. You will also need to complete a Health Careers Committee Interview to obtain a letter of recommendation during February or March of your sophomore spring semester.
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Pre-Health Program, St. Lawrence University
Health careers involve the unique integration of scientific knowledge and human concern to help people when they are most vulnerable. The philosophy of St. Lawrence’s Pre-Health Program is that future healthcare practitioners can develop these skills by completing rigorous scientific coursework, engaging in volunteer and service activities, and shadowing healthcare providers to identify a health career that best fits them.
Faculty and staff involved in our Pre-Health Program will take the time to get to know you as an individual, understand what you’re looking for in a future career, and help you identify options that best fit your interests, academic performance, and goals. The Pre-Health Program offers services such as advising, information sessions, health careers committee interviews, and committee letters to support your applications.
Career paths supported by the Pre-Health Program include:
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Pre-Nursing
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Veterinarian
- Other Health Careers
Army and Air Force ROTC
Both Army and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC and AFROTC) programs are offered at nearby Clarkson University, and St. Lawrence students are invited to join the Golden Knight Battalion.
What's the Difference Between a Pre-Professional and Dual Degree Program?
3+2 Dual Degree
A 3+2 program allows you to earn two degrees by studying at two institutions. You spend three years at St. Lawrence completing foundational coursework, then transfer to a partner university for two years to finish specialized study. At the end of the program, you graduate with degrees from both institutions.
Pre-Professional
Our pre-professional programs run alongside your chosen major to help you prepare for professional school. It uniquely helps you prepare for careers that require graduate or professional school, such as medicine, law, engineering, or health care.
4+1 Dual Degree
A 4+1 program allows you to earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five years. You'll complete your undergraduate degree at St. Lawrence, then continue for one additional year at a partner university to earn a graduate degree in a specialized field.
Hands-On Experience
Our pre-professional and dual degree programs are just a couple of ways you can gain real-world experience that gives you a competitive edge in the job market. You can also explore your interests and fine-tune your skills through internships, research, and working closely with our Center for Career Excellence.
Research
Starting as early as your first year, you'll have endless opportunities to deepen your understanding of your coursework, test bold ideas, and seek answers to big questions—all with the support of dedicated faculty and like-minded peers.
Our Career Commitment
You're invested in your future, and so are we. You'll also receive support from day one as you work alongside dedicated career coaches, faculty, and our No. 1 Alumni Network—one of the most influential resources in helping students and recent grads land their first internships or jobs.
Internships
Explore your interests, apply your knowledge to real-world experiences, and prepare for a career that excites and inspires you.