About the Program
The CECS Accelerated Bachelor’s-to-Master’s (BS-to-MS) Programs allows high-achieving UCF current undergraduate students to simultaneously earn both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees. Qualified students can begin their Master’s degree course work while they are undergraduate juniors/seniors and double-count up to 12* credit hours of specific graduate courses for both their Bachelor’s and Master’s degree requirements. The intention of the program is to provide a framework for students to complete requirements for the Master’s degree in significantly less time than would normally be required if both BS and MS degrees were pursued separately.
General BS – to – MS Information Session: Monday, February 26th@ 5:00-6:00PM (VIA ZOOM)
If you were unable to attend the February 26th session, these are the slides that were presented.
BS – to – MS Group Advising Session: Monday, April 8th@ 5:00-7:00PM in Engineering 1-281
If you were unable to attend the April 8th session, these are the slides that were presented.
- Students must have a 3.0 UCF and Major GPA. Some programs require students to have higher GPAs.
- Students must have completed at least60 Credit Hours.
- Students must haveearned minimum gradesinselected courses for each by program.
- Students must have more than two semesters remaining in their undergraduate careers (not including the current term) to participate in this program.
Current UCF undergraduate students who do not meet the eligibility requirements for the Accelerated BS-to-MS program may still pursue graduate courses as a Senior Scholar. For more information, please contact Anna Canlon.
*CS and IT students the credit hour is 9.
Benefits of the BS-MS Program:
- Access to advanced course material
- Cost of the MS degree is reduced by up to 40%
- Program participants receive additional consideration for research opportunities
- $31 graduate application processing fee is waived
- Smaller classes sizes
- Reduced time to complete graduate degree
Applying to the BS-to-MS Program:
- Once you have completed these courses with a B or better and met the GPA/Credit hour requirements, please complete the CECS Accelerated BS to MS application.
- We ask that you upload either you My Knights Audit or transcripts to the application.
- Admission decisions are sent to the student’s UCF email.
- Acceptance into the BS to MS Program is NOT admission into the grad program. Students will need to apply, submit supporting materials, and be admitted to their graduate program.
BS to MS Application Deadlines:
- Summer – July 15 to start the program in the Fall term
- Fall – October 15 to start the program in the Spring term
- Spring – March 15 to start the program in the Summer term
- Applications will be reviewed within a week of the application deadline listed above.
- Students will be notified via their UCF email with an admission decision once the review is complete.
UCF Withdrawal Deadlines:
- Summer – July 7
- Fall – October 27
- Spring – March 29
| Accelerated BS-to-MS Programs*,** | Program Catalog | Program Website | Program Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | Acc BS-to-MS AE | MAE | Dr. Jihua “Jan” Gou |
| Biomedical Engineering | Acc BS-to-MS BME | MAE | Dr. Jihua “Jan” Gou |
| Civil Engineering | Acc BS-to-MS CE | CECE | Dr. Andrew Randall |
| Computer Engineering | Acc BS-to-MS CpE | ECE | Dr. Mingjie Lin |
| Computer Science | Acc BS-to-MS CS | CS | Dr. Wei Zhang |
| Electrical Engineering | Acc BS-to-MS EE | ECE | Dr. Mingjie Lin |
| Construction Engineering | Acc BS-to-MS CnE | CECE | Dr. Andrew Randall |
| Environmental Engineering | Acc BS-to-MS VE | CECE | Dr. Andrew Randall |
| Industrial Engineering | Acc BS-to-MS IE | IEMS | Dr. Mansooreh Mollaghasemi |
| Materials Science and Engineering | Acc BS-to-MS MSE | MSE | Dr. Jiyu Fang |
| Mechanical Engineering | Acc BS-to-MS ME | MAE | Dr. Jihua “Jan” Gou |
* All of CECS’s Accelerated BS-to-MS programs are available in the face-to-face modality; however, many of its graduate courses are available as either face-to-face (P), online (W), mixed (M), and/or reduced seat time (RA or RS).
** While licensure or certification may be available in this field of study, our program does not directly lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may still assist you in such pursuits; however, we are unable to confirm the specific licensure and certification requirements of each state, territory, or foreign entity in which professional credentialing may be possible. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we strongly advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if our program meets its academic criteria. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us at 407-823-2455 or gradengr@ucf.edu with questions in this regard and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.
Expectations for BS-to-MS Students:
- Students admitted to the program should submit theirBS to MS Course Approval Form. The UCF Graduate Affairs will register you for your approved graduate courses once your enrollment appointment is open.
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while in the program.
- Student must complete at least 9 credit hours to apply to the accelerated track for their graduate admissions application. Only those that complete 9 credit hours can apply for a graduate application processing fee waiver.
Timeline for BS-to-MS Students:
After completing at least 60 credit hours, achieving a 3.0 UCF GPA or better, and completing the listedpre-requisite course workwith a B or better.
Current UCF undergraduate students, who are not part of the BS-MS program, can begin taking graduate courses by completing an Override Form. You can choose a course from thesesuggested graduate courses. It must be approved by your department’s undergraduate program director. This must be completed prior to the first week of classes for any given semester.
- Students must complete theBS to MS Course Approval Form. This form will also register you for these courses. If you change your mind about a course, you can remove it from your schedule but many entry graduate-level courses are closed before the term begins.
- Complete your online application to the graduate program. If you have completed or will complete 9 graduate credit hours, please contact Anna Canlon atanna.canlon@ucf.eduto request a waiver code. You must request this code BEFORE submitting your application.
- Begin your graduate program and during your first semester you must complete a Graduate Program of Study to formally transfer your graduate courses you successfully completed during your undergraduate career toward your graduate degree.
Senior Scholars:
The Senior Scholars Program is an opportunity for outstanding undergraduate students to complete graduate level coursework prior to completion of their bachelor’s degree. This is ideal for eligible BS to MS students that do not have at least two semesters left in their undergraduate career.
Senior Scholar students must meet the following conditions:
- Students must have a3.0 UCF and Major GPA.Computer, Electrical, Civil and Environmental students must have a3.2 Major GPA.
- Earn a B or better in the graduate course’s prerequisite course work.
- Submit anOverride Form..
There is NOT a formal application for this program. Qualified students can complete up to 9 credit hours of graduate course work, but no more than 2 graduate classes per term.
