Co-Terminal BS/MS or BS/ME Program

What Is It?

To better prepare students to meet the growing demands of industry and the marketplace, Rensselaer now offers undergraduates the opportunity to extend their financial aid and earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in 5 years.
The Co-terminal Graduate degree program offers Rensselaer undergraduates with strong academic records the opportunity to study for a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree.

What is the Advantage?

Undergraduate financial aid will be continued for co-terminal students through their 9th and 10th semester's of study
Upon graduation, student will earn both their BS and MS degrees simultaneously.

How does it Work?

Admissions standards for the co-terminal program are the same as those required for Rensselaer's traditional master's programs
Co-terminal applications must be submitted before the end of applicants’ junior year
Student must:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Have completed 90 credits of coursework (including AP credits, transfer credits, and courses in progress)

How do I Apply?

Application is made through the Graduate Admissions Office. It is available online at Co-Terminal Program Application

Fall 2009 Final Exam Schedule
GRADUATING DECEMBER 2009?
Review your graduation checklist
NOV 9 - 23
Registration for Spring 2010 for currently enrolled students
NOV 24
Last day for Undergraduates to
ADD or REMOVE
Pass/No credit designation
NOV 24
Thanksgiving Recess begins after last class
NOV 30
Classes Resume
NOV 30
Master's theses & engineering projects due to advisors.
DEC 4
Last day to defend doctoral dissertations
DEC 11
Master's Theses due to the Graduate School
DEC 11
Classes End after last evening class
DEC 14
Add/Drop reopens for Spring 2010

Summer 2010 registration begins for all currently enrolled students
DEC 14-15
No Classes. Study/Review Days
DEC 16-22
Final Examinations
DEC 18
Doctoral dissertations due to Graduate School
DEC 23
Winter Recess Begins