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"I'm a graduate student who wants to pursue another degree in MEng CSA at the same time as my current degree."
If you are interested in submitting an Application for Simultaneous Graduate Degree, please follow the steps below.
Requirements
Requirements
- CS 5020 is a prerequisite for entry into the MEng CS Program (expand for more information)
Your application will not be considered, if you do not show proficiency in CS 5020 OR show proof of completion of an equivalent course at another institution of higher education. CS 5020 is the equivalent to CS 2114, the second level Java programming and data structures course offered by the CS Department at Virginia Tech. You can enroll in CS 5020 at Virginia Tech prior to submitting an Application for Simultaneous Degree.
2. CS 5040 is now required to be taken before applying for the MEng CS Program.
2. CS 5040 is now required to be taken before applying for the MEng CS Program.
Your application will not be considered, if you do not complete CS5040 or CS3114 (undergraduate equivalent), the Intermediate Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis course we offer from the CS Department at Virginia Tech. You can enroll in CS 5040 at Virginia Tech prior to submitting an Application for Simultaneous Degree.
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 Required
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 Required
4. Complete the Simultaneous Degree package (expand for more information)
4. Complete the Simultaneous Degree package (expand for more information)
a. Fill out the Application for Simultaneous Graduate Degree, obtain only the signature from the head of your current department
b. A copy of your resume
c. Unofficial VT transcript
d. Copy of transcript from your undergraduate degree
e. A short paragraph answering the following questions:
1. Why do you want to pursue this degree?
2. How do you meet the CS 5020 proficiency requirement?
3. How does this degree complement your current studies at VT?
5. Email MEng CS Program Coordinator at pamelau20@vt.edu to confirm that you intend to pursue a Simultaneous Degree
5. Email MEng CS Program Coordinator at pamelau20@vt.edu to confirm that you intend to pursue a Simultaneous Degree
Submission Guidelines
Submission Guidelines
Submit the entire package above as a SINGLE PDF document to the Computer Science Graduate Program Form Submission Portal.
The Simultaneous Degree package must be submitted at least one month prior to the end of the semester, for consideration for the following semester.
Please obtain the necessary signatures before turning it into our portal, we will obtain the rest of them and turn it into the Graduate School portal for you.
Double check all information is correct and everything is signed before turning into the portal.
Graduate School Guidelines
Graduate School Guidelines
Please review the Simultaneous Degree sections of the Graduate School Catalog for more information.
“Students wishing to work toward two graduate degrees in different departments/programs at the same time should submit an Application for Simultaneous Graduate Degree form.” See above for the process of submitting a form.
Some enrollment restrictions apply to students who are working toward two graduate degrees in different departments/programs at the same time:
No more than 50% of appropriate graded course work requirements for a master's degree may be common to both degrees.
For example, if one master's degree requires 20 credits of graded coursework and the other degree requires 30 credits of graded coursework, no more than 10 credits (50% of the graded work on the degree with lower credit requirements) can be used toward both degrees.
No Research or Project and Report credits from one degree may be counted toward the other degree.
No credits can be triple-counted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Am I able to graduate by a specific semester if I've taken these courses?
Am I able to graduate by a specific semester if I've taken these courses?
The Graduate School has specific policies they abide by when considering what courses can be used in your different degrees. Graduate School is 100% always okay with students reaching out to them (grads@vt.edu) for more detailed information, or more individualized information. They should be okay with working with you to figure out how you should plan out all your degrees.
Can I force add the courses if I haven't submitted my application?
Can I force add the courses if I haven't submitted my application?
No. You cannot request for a force add for the course you'd like before submitting your application. Please wait until your application has been completely processed before adding any courses.
I submitted the form, why can't I add a CS course?
I submitted the form, why can't I add a CS course?
Then it has not yet been fully processed. Please try to submit your paperwork as early as possible if you want to be able to add courses during the time you need it by. We are not responsible for any dates missed if you do not submit your application early enough.
I'm still confused! I have more questions!
I'm still confused! I have more questions!
Please reach out to the MEng CSA Graduate Program Coordinator, Pamela Untalan (pamelau20@vt.edu), for any remaining questions, comments, or concerns.
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