The Accelerated BS-MS/MEng Program provides the opportunity for Rensselaer undergraduates to utilize an additional 9th and 10th semester of their Rensselaer financial aid to complete a master’s degree. Students can apply to MANE's Master’s Program, following the same curriculum as other master’s students that entered through the traditional route. The five-year BS-MS/MEng degree timeline is achievable by many students in good academic standing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rensselaer undergraduates may apply to the program in the Spring or Fall semester of their junior year, once they have attained 90 credits (in progress or earned) of coursework towards their undergraduate degree. Students must apply to the co-terminal program before the end of their first semester of senior year.
Application Deadlines:
- For students with a BS graduation of May: Applications due November 1 in the semester before graduation.
- For students with a BS graduation of December: Applications due April 15 in the semester before graduation.
Yes. Applicants must secure a Graduate Research Advisor prior to applying. The Graduate Research Advisor will assist with course planning, research assignments, and provide advice for graduate school.
It is recommended that applicants review suggestions found in Find a graduate research advisor.
The MANE Department requires a 3.3 gpa. If your GPA meets the Institute requirement of 3.0, but is below a 3.3, you may still submit your application. When your completed application is going through the review process, MANE will ask you for the name of a faculty member that can provide a letter of recommendation for you. This is requested by MANE; not the applicant.
- Meet with Financial Aid to determine financial impact of completing a Master’s through the Co-term program. Important Financial Aid Info to Consider as a Co-Terminal Student
- Meet with your undergraduate advisor to ensure you are on track to complete your undergraduate course requirements within 8 semesters.
- Secure a research position. Find a graduate research advisor.
- Complete the Graduate Plan of Study and Course Planner – student should meet with their graduate research advisor for assistance in graduate course selection for the Plan of Study (pdf) and 4th/5th Year Course Planner. In preparing these forms, applicants should inform themselves of the MANE Masters requirements, which may be found at http://mane.rpi.edu/graduate.
- Submit the completed Graduate Plan of Study (signed by your advisor) and Course Planner to maceyb2@rpi.edu. *Note – all forms must be completed electronically.
- MANE Graduate Student Services will review your submission and prepare additional documents necessary for the application. Once approved, the signed forms and supporting documents will be returned to you with instructions to complete the on-line application.
- All Co-Terminal students are required to attend academic orientation during the final semester of their undergraduate program. Orientations are typically held the week prior to the start of classes.
**APPLICATIONS SHOULD NOT BE UPLOADED OR SUBMITTED UNTIL APPROVAL AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE SENT FROM THE MANE DEPARTMENT. **
For more information, contact: Beth Ann Macey, Sr. Student Administrator, maceyb2@rpi.edu
