Submatriculation
Penn Engineering undergraduate students may begin an engineering graduate program while still completing their undergraduate program. Application must be made by June 1 of the student's junior year.
As a submatriculant, the student may take up to three graduate courses, while registered as an undergraduate student, to fulfill both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements, subject to approval by both the undergraduate and graduate program Chairs. Graduate courses taken in the semester in which the applicant is admitted may be double-counted. Graduate courses taken prior to the beginning of sub-matriculation cannot be double counted; however, if these courses are not counted toward the undergraduate degree, up to 2 cu can be transferred into the Master's program. Cross-listed courses previously taken under the undergraduate number may not be changed retroactively to the graduate number. Triple counting of courses is not permitted.
Eligibility
Only candidates for the BSE degree may apply for submatriculation into Penn Engineering Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) programs. BAS students may submatriculate into the Master of Biotechnology Program. Penn Engineering students are not allowed to submatriculate into the Master of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) program. A minimum gpa of 3.0 is required in order to apply for submatriculation.
The GRE is not required for those applying to submatriculate. However, students are strongly encouraged to take the GRE, especially those who have interests in continuing for the PhD.
Applying for Submatriculation
To apply for submatriculation, complete the application following the instructions on the form. Please note the various application deadlines that are associated with each graduate program.