Exceptional juniors at any campus of the University of Nebraska System who have obtained, in advance, the approval of their advisor, department chair and appropriate campus Dean for Graduate Studies may receive up to 12 hours of graduate credit for courses taken at any campus of the University of Nebraska System in addition to the courses necessary to complete their undergraduate work. The student must have at least a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) average in the undergraduate major. Graduate course work taken prior to receipt of the baccalaureate degree may not always be accepted for transfer to other institutions as graduate work or for completion of degree requirements.