Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering MS

All applicants must:

• Have a BS degree from a program accredited by ABET or the equivalent.* International applicants must have a degree comparable to an approved U.S. bachelor’s degree
• Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately 2 years of work) OR a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants from an international institution must have a strong academic performance comparable to a 3.0 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. All GPAs are based on a 4.0 scale. We use your institution’s grading scale; do not convert your grades to a 4.0 scale. Exceptions are considered
• Applicants whose native language is not English must provide scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). See the Graduate School Requirements for more information
• Determine whether this program meets requirements for licensure in the state where they live. See the National Society of Professional Engineers website for contact information for state licensing boards

*Equivalency to an ABET accredited program: Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program may also qualify for admission to the program. Such applicants must have a BS in science, technology, or a related field with sufficient coursework and professional experience to demonstrate proficiency in engineering practice OR at least 16 credits of math and science coursework. Registration as a professional engineer by examination, if achieved, should be documented to support your application.

Exceptions to standard admission requirements are considered by the admissions committee on an individual basis.

• Online application
• Resume/CV
• “Reasons for study” essay
• Unofficial transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation