ISU Electrical and Computer Engineering: Concurrent BS/MS Program

Concurrent BS/MS Program

Students are admitted in either electrical engineering or computer engineering graduate program while still working on their undergraduate degrees (and supported on a 1/4 time teaching assistantship).

They become full-time graduate students after the completion of their undergraduate degree program (and supported on 1/2 time teaching assistantship).

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better
Candidates may be seeking a Master of Science (with or without thesis) degree
Students must take at least 6 graduate credit hours during concurrent semester
Students admitted to the concurrent BS/MS Electrical or Computer Engineering degree program are allowed to double count up to 6 credits of graduate level coursework taken while an undergraduate (during the semester of conurrent enrollment) toward both their undergraduate and their graduate Program of Study
Students may also transfer in up to 9 credits of graduate level coursework taken while an undergraduate that will NOT be counted toward their undergraduate Program of Study; the coursework must have a grade of B or better
Concurrent enrollment can be no longer than 1 semester

Application Procedures

1. Complete the Graduate College Application using either the PDF or word processing file.

Since you are currently an undergraduate, there will be a $5 processing fee for your on-line application.

1. Make sure that the CONCURRENT BS/MS PROGRAM IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING or ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING is marked on the on-line application form.

2. As part of the application process the student will need three letters of recommendation and indicate the area of emphasis.

3. Meet with your undergraduate advisor and complete the Undergraduate Advisor's Form. Turn in form to the Graduate Secretary, 216 Nuc E.

4. Fill out a Concurrent Enrollment Request Form for Graduate/Undergraduate Degrees. Obtain signatures through your undergraduate advisor for the Undergraduate Department Chair and the representative located in 110 Marston for the Dean of the Undergraduate College.

5. Turn in form to the Graduate Secretary, 216 Nuc E, for the Graduate Department Chair and Graduate College Dean signature. The form will be held until your application is received from the Graduate Admissions Office.

Many graduate forms can be obtained from the Graduate College website.

Application Processing

The Graduate Admissions Office will receive the on-line information and will forward to the ECpE Department, attention Director of Graduate Education (DOGE) who will sign for acceptance or denial.

The ECpE Department will communicate the approval or denial to the Graduate college and Admissions Office and the student will receive a letter with the final decision. To check on the status of your application, see the Graduate Secretary, 216 Nuc E.

Financial Support

Students admitted into the program are eligible for a 1/4 time teaching assistantship for up to 3 semesters of enrollment which includes 1 semester of concurrent enrollment and 2 semesters after the completion of undergraduate requirements.

Once requirements for undergraduate study are met, students are then eligible for a 1/2 time graduate assistantship as a 1/4 time teaching assistant and a 1/4 research assistant. This is dependent upon major professor research funds and will likely only be given to students pursuing the thesis option.

While on an assistantship, student are also eligible for in-state tuition costs under the Graduate College scholarship.

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