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Non-ECSE RPI undergraduates from a closely related field should consult with the ECSE Graduate Student Services office before applying. All applicants must have completed a minimum of 90 credits. These may include AP credits, transfer credits and courses in progress. Co-terminal students must complete all BS requirements and graduate within eight semesters, at which point their status will change to graduate. RPI undergraduate scholarships and grants may be extended for up to two semesters of graduate study; please contact Financial Aid directly with questions.
Application
To be considered for the ECSE Co-Terminal program you must:
- Have completed 90 credits with a minimum 3.5 GPA
- Submit an application accompanied by the following materials:
- Completed MS plan of study (find instructions here)
- 4th and 5th year planner
- DegreeWorks report
- Well-written personal statement (i.e. statement of background and goals)
- Resume
- 2 letters of recommendation (emailed directly to ecse-gpd@rpi.edu)
The GRE exam is not required.
Applicants must use the online application. Although this application process is through Graduate Admissions, students should follow the department deadlines for submission. It is recommended that you meet with Dr. Ungar (ungarm2@rpi.edu) or Professor Radke (ecse-gpd@rpi.edu) or communicate by email or WebEx before completing your application and if you have any questions. Applicants will be notified by Graduate Admissions once a decision has been made.
Click here for information about the co-terminal application process from the OGE.
- On this page you will find details about the application, the 4th and 5th year planner, and the plan of study form.
Department Deadlines to Apply
- November 1st for students who are first semester seniors in Fall (students graduating/second semester seniors in Fall apply by October 15)
- April 15th for students who are first semester seniors in Spring (students graduating/second semester seniors in Spring apply by February 15)
Late applications will not be accepted.
Contacts
- Dr. Melanie Ungar, Graduate Program Administrator (ungarm2@rpi.edu)
- Professor Richard Radke, Graduate Program Director (ecse-gpd@rpi.edu)