Accelerate your time to completion of a non-thesis Master’s degree by getting started now!
Current UVA undergraduate students can apply to a Master of Engineering (M.E.), Master of Computer Science (M.C.S.), or Master of Materials Science and Engineering (M.M.S.E.) degree program in the third year of your undergraduate studies. These programs require 30 credits of course work as part of an approved plan of study, and with the right planning you may be able to get a head start on taking graduate-level courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree. Save time and money by accelerating your time to completion of a master’s degree!
How it works
Interested UVA undergraduate students should apply to UVAccelerate by March 1 of your third year. Admissions decisions are released by April 1, and students admitted through the UVAccelerate program will be offered academic advising from graduate program faculty to identify the fastest path to your master’s degree. While applying in your third year of undergraduate studies may seem early, getting an early admissions decision and personalized advising allows you to minimize your time to degree by taking advantage of things like advanced placement credit and undergraduate electives. Some students who participate in UVAccelerate are able to earn a master’s degree in as little as one additional semester beyond their bachelor’s degree.
Benefits to you
By earning your master’s degree in engineering, you have access to more interesting and challenging job opportunities, accelerated career advancement, and higher earning potential throughout your career. UVA Engineering graduate students report an average starting salary $30,000 higher than bachelor’s graduates in their first job after finishing their degree. UVAccelerate can help you get there as quickly as possible!
How to apply
Complete a graduate application through our ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM. On the Program page of the online application, be sure to check the box indicating that you’re applying through the UVAccelerate program. We’ve also made it easier for you to apply by waiving two of the three required letters of recommendation, making the GRE test optional, and waiving the $85 application fee for UVA undergraduates who apply to UVAccelerate!
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