BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — An undergraduate college degree in three years? It might be an option at the University of Colorado some day.

University administrators have discussed the idea in the last year. But CU spokesman Bronson Hilliard says there are no formal plans right now to consider joining colleges that offer fast-track undergraduate programs to those wanting to save money.

Similar programs are already in place at campuses of Western Illinois University and the University of North Carolina.

CU-Boulder's long-term "Flagship 2030" plan suggests that the university switch to a year-round, three-semester system.

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