Student applications will be evaluated based on their overall academic performance, in addition to the following requirements. In all cases, admission to the program will be at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee of the Electrical Engineering program.

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies. 

Students must apply to the program via the Graduate School application for admission, and must meet all the admission requirements of the Graduate School and the Electrical Engineering graduate program for the Master of Science degree, listed in the Admission Requirements section. 

A faculty adviser will help undergraduate candidates determine a sequence of courses that will prepare them for acceptance into the Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate (IUG) degree program.

Requirements More Information
GPA Cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or better
Education
 
In order to apply for the IUG program:
  • Students must have completed a minimum of 81 credits. A typical student would apply after completing the fifth semester and before the end of the sixth semester.
  • Students must be admitted no later than the end of the second week of the semester preceding the semester of expected conferral of the undergraduate degree.
  • Transfer students must have completed at least 15 credits at Penn State to enroll in an IUG.
  • Students must have completed and earned a collective grade point average of 3.4 or better in the following courses:
    • CMPEN 271
    • CMPEN 275
    • E E 315 (or equivalent)
    • E E 341
    • CMPEH 472
    • all designated MATH, PHYS, and CMPSC courses
Supporting Materials
  • an IUG Degree in Electrical Engineering Application Form
  • a transcript
  • three letters of professional recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s potential
  • personal statement of technical interest and goals