Find a college that offers dual course work in the area that you want to study. As these programs grow, the choices will continue to grow as well. It's also important to remember that, even though the dual course work will result in two separate degrees, the programs will relate to each other.
Apply to the joint-degree program as a joint-degree student. It is not enough to apply to the two courses separately. Joint degree programs are specialized programs that require you to apply for the specialty. For example, one of the most common types of joint degrees is the juris doctor and master's of business administration. It's not enough to apply to these schools separately. You must specifically apply to the J.D.-M.B.A. program. Make sure to apply to a joint degree program that supports your career goals.
Arrange an appointment with your academic counselor within the first week of school. Since joint-degree programs combine two separate courses, it is not uncommon for the course work to clash in regards to scheduling and timing. This means you'll have to create a course work game plan from the very beginning to ensure you are able to fit in all your requisite classes for the year, and you are taking enough units to meet the minimum required to graduate.
Visit your academic counselor at the beginning of every quarter or semester to go over your progress, and to discuss the classes you will be taking the upcoming term. This will help you stay focused and ensure you stay on track to graduate on time.