Computer Systems Engineering (BSE)

*Students may not have a concentration (Cybersecurity) to complete accelerated track in RAS (AI), CEN (CS), or DSAE (CDA). 

• Computer Engineering (CS), MS

  • • CSE, BSE to CEN (CS), MS Flowchart

    • CEN (CS), MS Check Sheet

    • Recommended courses by term

• Computer Science, MS/MCS

  • • CSE, BSE to CS, MS/MCS Flowchart

    • CSE (Cybersecurity), BSE to CS, MS/MCS Flowchart

    • CS, MS/MCS Check Sheets (Handbooks page > Computer Science > CS Course Lists & Check Sheets)

    • Recommended courses by term

• Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Computing and Decision Analytics), MS

  • • CSE, BSE to DSAE (CDA), MS Flowchart

    • DSAE (CDA), MS Check Sheet

    • Recommended courses by term

• Robotics & Autonomous Systems (AI), MS

  • • CSE, BSE to RAS(AI), MS Flowchart

    • RAS (AI), MS Check Sheet

    • Recommended courses by term

After you have thoroughly reviewed the information on this page, complete the steps below. 

• For SCAI Graduate programs: CLICK HERE to take the quiz

  • You have unlimited attempts to earn a passing score of 8/10 or higher on the quiz. Once passed, you may complete the application in Step 5. 

You may access the SCAI Accelerated Application HERE. 

• The deadline to apply is December 15, 2025 for students beginning Capstone 1 in Spring 2026. Early accelerated track applications will not be accepted. Applications for Fall 2025 (beginning Capstone 1 in Fall 2025) have closed. Late applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis. 

• Students should expect to have 1 year (2 semesters) remaining for their undergraduate program. 

• The SCAI Accelerated Master's Application process is for candidacy for the accelerated track only. An ASU Graduate Admissions Application will also be required for official graduate admissions (to be completed later in the senior year). 

• Once you apply, you will receive follow up communication within 1-2 weeks. If you do not hear back regarding your application following this timeframe, please send us an email. 

• If you received notification that your application is on "hold for grades," you do not need to reapply at this time. Please expect a 2-3 week delay after grades post for an update regarding your application.

Checklist for Approved SCAI Accelerated Masters Students

(Click to download checklist)

It is important to plan ahead in order to meet timely milestones of the accelerated track. Please carefully review the below checklist throughout your undergraduate and graduate careers. Your academic advisors are here to support you if you have any questions along the way!

Undergrad Checklist: 

• Receive and accept the invite to complete Canvas Orientation.

• Complete Orientation Quiz. Save a screenshot of passing score to attach with 5xx Override Requests.

• Request Overrides for 5xx level courses through the override tool. 

• Schedule an Advising Appointment to review DARS and review courses to be used in BS and MS .

• Apply for Graduation (MyASU) from your Bachelor’s Degree in your Final Semester. You must meet with advising if you will not be graduating as planned.

• Submit a Graduate Admissions Application as early as possible (semester 7 or beginning of final semester) to enable early registration for first graduate semester. -Admissions process is changing effective for students starting the graduate career in Fall 2026!

Graduate Checklist:

• Once admitted to the Masters Program, pay Graduate Enrollment Deposit (MyASU Priority Task).

• Register for courses once your registration opens. As an active undergrad student, you may register early for your first semester of graduate courses.

  • Meet with Advising for enrollment questions/concerns.

• Submit iPOS (interactive plan of study) after registering for the first graduate semester (must be submitted before the start of the first graduate semester).

  • Attend Q&A or connect with advising if you have questions on how to submit your iPOS.

Please seek advising if there are concerns or questions regarding any steps.