Students in the Dual Degree Program may earn both degrees with a total of 42 credits. Students must meet each school's degree requirements, including required courses and thesis preparation. Students take a minimum of 21 credits at VLS toward the M.E.L.P. degree and a minimum of 21 credits at UVM toward the M.S. (Natural Resources) degree. Students may transfer a maximum of 9 credits between the two programs. Courses to be transferred must meet the requirements of the Dual Degree Program. Transferred credits may be applied toward both degrees. Students have a maximum of five years to complete the Dual Degree Program. Course credits to be transferred must be taken within that five year period.

Students interested in the Dual Degree Program are required to apply separately to each school. Each school admits students according to its own criteria for admission. Dual Degree applicants may be discussed and coordinated by admissions officials at both schools, when appropriate. Students may apply for admission to the Dual Degree Program at any time prior to the awarding of the degrees. Please refer to the website for the additional information.