Thursday, September 18, 2014

Now Accepting BS-MS Program Nominations

UWEE has recently received permission to launch a BS-MS combined bachelors and master degree program.  This program is targeted specifically towards high achieving UW undergraduates, as well as EE undergrads from select partner institutions. 

This program offers early admission into the graduate program, with increased efficiency, security, continuity, and prestige for admitted students. The combined BS-MS degree program offers acceptance for highly qualified undergraduates who have just completed their Junior year. The process will involve four steps:

  1. Nomination to the BS-MS program. Please see below for nomination package requirements.
  2. Acceptance to the BS-MS program.
  3. Application to the MSEE program. Students who have been accepted into the combined BS-MS degree program are in effect pre-approved for acceptance into the graduate program, provided they meet all continuation requirements.
  4. Admission to the MSEE program. Students are expected to start their graduate studies in the following autumn quarter, after completion of the bachelor's degree.

Below you'll find application information and degree requirements to help you get started.

Nomination Requirements

  • Completion through junior year of undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Transcript showing a GPA of at least 3.7.
  • Two (2) letters of nomination from EE faculty.
  • Written statement of purpose, which includes description of their intended thesis or project direction.
  • TOEFL scores for non-native English speakers. Please see Memo 8 for more information.
  • GRE is recommended.

Degree Requirements
The requirements for the undergraduate degree will remain the same, as will tuition and fees. MS students will be required to complete either a master's thesis or project.  With prior approval, a limited number of credits taken as an undergraduate may be applied towards your MS degree.  More information can be found at the following links.

Deadlines
Nomination packages should be received by October 15th, via Catalyst. We hope to have decisions sent out by November 15.

Please feel free to contact Bryan Crockett with questions about this new program.