How to Apply: Systems Engineering Accelerated Program

Admission Requirements

In order to be eligible for the accelerated graduate certificate or master’s degree option, you must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. If less than 3.0, admission consideration is based on Graduate Program Director’s discretion.
• Be a junior or senior at UMBC, and be admitted at least one semester prior to completion of bachelor’s degree.
• Maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of undergraduate degree.

Application Process

• Contact Dr. Toby Gouker, Graduate Program Director, to discuss interest and plan of study;
• Complete the Graduate School Accelerated Application DocuSign Form;
• Submit copies of undergraduate transcripts in the Accelerated Application DocuSign form, via the upload feature (reference letters are not required.);
• Once approved, complete the Approval for Undergraduates to take Courses for Graduate Credit;
• One semester prior to completion of bachelor’s degree, submit an application for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate or Master of Science in Systems Engineering to the Graduate School.  The graduate school application fee is waived ($50 online);
• Once admitted, complete transfer of credits form to Graduate School.
  • Up to six credits may be transferred into a Certificate program after being taken as an undergraduate, so long as a B grade or better was earned.
  • Up to nine credits may be transferred into a master’s program after being taken as an undergraduate, so long as a B grade or better was earned.