Combination-Degree Programs

Virginia offers several combination-degree options in conjunction with other graduate divisions of the University, and three external graduate programs. Students enrolled in combination-degree programs must file required documents with the Student Records Office.

• General Guidelines
• J.D.-M.A. Programs:
  • English
  • Environmental Science
  • Government
  • Foreign Affairs
  • History
  • Philosophy
• J.D.-MBA
• J.D.-M.D.
• J.D.-M.P.H. (Public Health)
• J.D.-M.P.P. (Public Policy)
• J.D.-M.S. (Accounting)
• J.D.-M.U.E.P. (Urban and Environmental Planning)
• J.D.-Master’s in Economic Law at Sciences Po in Paris
• Dual-Degree Programs

General Guidelines

Credit for Courses Taken Before Enrollment as a J.D. Candidate 

No credit is granted to any student, except transfer students (more on program rules for transfers), for any academic work completed prior to enrollment as a J.D. candidate, including law courses in the Law School and graduate courses in schools and departments at the University.

Limited Enrollment 

While in residence and enrolled in the Law School, no student may be simultaneously enrolled in courses as part of a degree-granting program or otherwise at another institution without prior approval by the curriculum committee.

Documentation for Combination-Degree Programs 

Students must present documentation indicating acceptance into a combination-degree program to the Student Records Office. During one semester of their tenure in the School of Law, students must be registered in the school in which the second degree will be obtained. The Student Records Office must be informed of the semester in which the student will be enrolled in the other school.

Financial Aid and School of Law Scholarships

During any semester in which you are enrolled in the combination-degree school as your school of record (e.g., Darden or Batten), any School of Law scholarships are not portable. Federal financial aid will remain intact and will be processed by the school of record such that correct cost of attendance is applied. You are highly encouraged to schedule a meeting with the Law School’s Financial Aid Office to ensure you are clear on the financial aspects and implications of a combination degree.