PURCHASE, N.Y., February 17, 2026\u2013 Manhattanville University has launched the Valiant Fast Track Bachelor\u2019s Program, an innovative three-year residential bachelor\u2019s degree designed for traditionally aged undergraduate students seeking a rigorous, career-oriented education without compromising the full college experience. The first cohort is expected to begin the program for the Fall 2026 semester. By completing a bachelor\u2019s degree one year sooner than traditional timelines, students gain a competitive edge as they enter graduate programs or the workforce ahead of their peers.<\/p>\n
This new program is one of just a few in New York State, and the only one in Westchester County, offering students the opportunity to earn a full 120-credit bachelor\u2019s degree in just three years. This accelerated model is especially appealing for high-achieving students seeking an efficient, cost-effective path to a college degree.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Valiant Fast Track Bachelor\u2019s program is an excellent choice for students who are motivated and serious,\u201d said Frank D. S\u00e1nchez, Ph.D., President of Manhattanville University. \u201cThe program will offer the same academic rigor as a four-year program. Students will be able to complete all the necessary requirements for graduation with this program, preparing them for graduate studies or the next step in their careers.\u201d The program is part of a broader university initiative to expand access, reduce financial barriers, and align academic programs with real-world outcomes.<\/p>\n
The Valiant Fast Track Bachelor\u2019s Program is open to students in any undergraduate major except teaching, nursing, radiologic technology, musical theatre, and commercial dance. The program incorporates residential summer sessions to help students complete 120 credits in three years without overloading traditional semesters. Students in the program will benefit from experiential learning and career exploration, ensuring students graduate with both academic knowledge and practical experience. Students will participate in hands-on opportunities, career coaching, and skill-building experiences intentionally woven into the accelerated curriculum.<\/p>\n
Students in the Valiant Fast Track Bachelor\u2019s Program will enjoy the full social and professional college experience, unlike accelerated programs that primarily serve transfer students or those with associate degrees. This structure also provides opportunities for summer internships for academic credit, further enhancing career readiness. Graduates will enter the job market with strong academic preparation and practical experience gained earlier than students in traditional programs.<\/p>\n
The program also presents a financial benefit: This accelerated timeline means students can reduce overall educational costs while gaining an additional year to begin earning income or pursuing graduate study.<\/p>\n
The program will complement Manhattanville\u2019s robust accelerated degree offerings across disciplines, which currently provide students with the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees in as little as five years. The new Valiant Fast track 3-year degree can offer students a pathway to graduate with a bachelors and masters in as little as four years, further accelerating their education and leaping into the workforce. <\/p>\n