The blended BS/MS program in Computer Science provides an accelerated route for academically excellent upper-division students in the BS degree program to complete the MS degree program while simultaneously completing the BS requirements. The main objectives of the program are:

- To provide an accelerated route to a graduate degree, with simultaneous awarding of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

- To provide a seamless process whereby a limited number of students can progress from undergraduate to graduate status.

Program Features

- Simplified application process

- BS and MS coursework can be taken concurrently

- Maximum of 9 shared elective units between BS and MS programs. Shared units are to be completed after University admission into the Blended Program.

- Access to graduate student facilities

- TA appointments (if available)

- Scheduling flexibility provided by the program enables students to complete the BS and MS degrees efficiently.

Admission to the Blended BS/MS Program

The eligibility requirements for admission to the blended BS/MS program are:

- Students must have completed a minimum of 80 semester units of coursework.

- Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units. 

- Students must have completed all of the required CS 3000-level courses in the BS degree program with an average of 3.0 in these courses.

- Students must have completed the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).

Students are selected by a faculty committee based on prior academic performance, personal statements, and a letter of recommendation.

Applications must be submitted one semester in advance of the desired starting semester. To apply, please contact the Department of Computer Science.