For Joint Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Synopsis
Blended BS+MS (BMS) program provides an accelerated route to a graduate degree, with the simultaneous conferring of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This program targets students who are current EE or CPE undergraduate students at Cal Poly.
Program Features
- Simplified application process.
- BS and MS coursework can be taken concurrently.
- Access to graduate student facilities.
- TA appointments (if available).
- Priority registration
Students may apply for admission to the BMS program after completion of all EE/CPE 300-level courses required by their undergraduate program. Note, a separate Senior Project is required. The student must elect the MS thesis option.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of all EE/CPE 300-level courses (including those that are taken in the quarter of application)
- Letters of recommendation
- No letters are required for Cal Poly cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
- 1-3 letters from faculty members for Cal Poly cumulative GPA of 3.2 - 3.5
- Three letters of recommendation from faculty members are required for students with a Cal Poly cumulative GPA below 3.2. Applicants with a GPA below this threshold may still be considered if their application is supported by strong faculty recommendations.
- Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Completed application package
- Completion of GWR (including those that are taken in the quarter of application)
The BMS program has three application deadlines, which fall on the Friday of the 8th week of each quarter at 5:00 PM. Candidates must email their complete application package (refer to the forms below) to the EE Graduate Coordinator. If a letter of recommendation is required, the recommender should email the letter directly to the Graduate Coordinator using the provided letter template. The Graduate Committee reviews the complete application package within 1–2 weeks after the application deadlines.
For more information, please contact Graduate Coordinator Jane Zhang.
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