Loyola University Maryland offers the opportunity for current undergraduate students to apply to the M.A. in Emerging Media graduate program, allowing them to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in a shortened amount of time. Beginning second semester junior year, undergraduate students may apply to the graduate program via an accelerated track. An accepted undergraduate student would then be permitted to take one online graduate course (ME 601 - Exploring Digital Culture), in the final semester of his or her senior year. The course simultaneously counts as an undergraduate elective and a graduate requirement for the M.A. program. Students may then continue with the graduate program— either full or part-time—following undergraduate graduation.

Current seniors may apply via Fast Track during their final year, for early consideration into the graduate program. If accepted, students may begin the program beginning the summer following graduation.

All current, Loyola University Maryland students are welcome to apply to the program. The condensed application requirements include the Office of Graduate Admission application, the accelerated and fast track form, the essay, and official transcript(s). The $60 application fee is waived for all current students.