DUAL LEVEL ENROLLMENT STATEMENT
AT THE MASTER'S/Ed.S. LEVEL
Graduate School
University of Wisconsin-Stout
I wish to apply for admission to the Graduate School to take graduate work as a dual level student before
graduating from the master's degree program in which I am now enrolled. I understand that my dual level status
may impact my financial aid eligibility.
I also understand that the total maximum credit load I may carry (counting all credits carried in either degree
program) is 16 credits per semester and one credit per week of attendance during the summer session. I
understand that I must complete the courses listed below to earn the master's degree in which I am now enrolled.
I further understand that if I do not complete this master's degree (this includes the research paper) by the date
listed I will be dropped from the Ed.S. program to which I am now applying.
I.D.Number:
Name:
Enrollment term and year which I am applying for:
with degree to be awarded (mo/yr)
Master's major is
List courses to be taken for Master's Degree
Year &
Term
Course #
Title
List courses to be taken for Ed.S. Program
Credits
Year &
Term
Course #
Title
Credits
Credits earned to date
Total credits to be taken for Master's Degree
Total credits for Master's Degree
Total Ed.S. credits to be taken
Master's Degree Advisor Signature
104-0116a (01/00)
Dual Level MS-EdS Form
Date
Student's Signature
Date
Ed.S. Program Advisor Signature
Date
MASTER’S/Ed.S.
DUAL LEVEL ENROLLMENT STATUS
What is it?
A special privilege to take one or more courses toward the Education Specialist degree during the last enrollment
term of your master’s degree work if you otherwise qualify for admission to the Education Specialist program.
Dual level students are eligible only as program students and the total credits carried at the two levels cannot
exceed 16 for the semester (or one credit per week if for summer session).
Who may apply?
UW-Stout master’s degree candidates who will graduate at the end of the semester for which they apply for dual
level status. Student’s may not be admitted on probation, provisional, or trial status.
How can I apply?
You will need to complete both pages of the application for admission available in the Graduate School office;
and submit the signed Dual Level Enrollment Statement (see reverse side), a resume, and two letters of
recommendation. Both your master’s and Ed.S. program director will need to work with you in planning the
semester’s work. You will not be permitted to register for any courses to apply toward the Ed.S. program until
your application for admission to the Graduate School has been processed.
Why is it useful?
It allows students to make efficient use of the university if they have less than a full semester of work remaining
toward the master’s degree.
Students have an opportunity to “try on” Ed.S. level studies to see how well this kind of work fits their needs,
without committing a full semester of time and resources to do so.
Are any problems likely to occur?
You will need to remember that changes in your course load – “drop/adds” will need to be discussed with, and
approved by, the program directors at both degree levels.
Enrolles not receiving the master’s degree at the end of the dual enrollment term would be prevented from taking
any further Ed.S. courses until you do graduate - at which time you would have to re-apply for admission to the
Ed.S.
If you apply for financial aid the amount you receive may be affected by your dual level status. Check with the
Financial Aid Office.
Time Limit?
All credits toward your master’s or Ed.S. degree, including transfer credits, must be completed within the seven
years prior to the awarding degree.