Co-Terminal Program Admissions Application Checklist...Co-Term students must graduate with their...

Co-Terminal Program Admissions Application Checklist

Please use the checklist below to confirm your co-terminal application is ready to submit:

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o o Fourth and Fifth Year Plannero Graduate Plan of Study

o Plan of Study has been signed by you and your intended graduate advisor.o Two recommendation letters will be emailed to Beth Macey at [email protected] A short statement of purpose and goals is included.o Your resume or CV is included.o Check to verify that courses listed on your application planner and Plan of Study form match

your current registration.o Are your semester course loads in compliance with OGE requirements? (No more than 16

credits/semester.)o Have you met the departmental deadline? (Students must be accepted prior to the end of their

1st semester of senior year. For BS graduation in May, applications due by November 1st. For BS graduation in December, applications due by April 15th.)

o Have you spoken with a Financial Aid Officer to clarify your expected aid for graduate study?o Note: courses required for a BS degree in major cannot be used toward graduate program in

same major.

Once your checklist has been completed, submit your application electronically to Beth Macey in the Graduate Student Services Office at [email protected] for final review, and to obtain approval from the Graduate Program Director.

What Happens Next?

� After you have submitted your application, the application materials will be checked over for accuracy and submitted to the Graduate Program Director for review.

� After the MANE GPD approves the application, it will be forwarded to the Office of Graduate Education for final review and approval.

� If approved, the application will be sent to Admissions for processing. If anything is missing or requires revision, you will be notified promptly.

� Assistance with the application process, reviewing application materials, and help with revisions is available by emailing Beth Macey at [email protected].

Department of Mechanical, Aerospaceand Nuclear Engineering

Application has been filled out completely USING PEN, and signed by you, your undergraduate advisor, and intended graduate advisor. Electronic signatures will be accepted for Spring 2021 applications.Your academic advisors (graduate & undergraduate) have reviewed and approved your:

WHEN TO APPLY Undergraduate students wishing to pursue the Co-Terminal degree can begin the application process once they have completed 90 credits (101 credits for B.Arch. students) of coursework towards their undergraduate degree with an overall GPA of 3.3 or above.This includes any credits received through Advanced Placement, courses in progress, or transfer from another institution. Students must be accepted prior to the end of the 1st semester of the senior year. For students with a normal BS graduation of May, the application deadline is November 1. For students with a normal BS graduation of December, the application deadline is April 15.Deadline dates apply to seniors only. For course planning, it is recommended to apply before senior year.

Late applications will not be considered.

REQUIREMENTS □ Check with the Office of Graduate Education and your potential graduate department for additional requirements and

application procedures (Letters of recommendation, statement of background/goals, GRE, etc.).□ Speak with your potential graduate department about additional requirements (recommendations, statement of

background and goals, GRE, etc.).□ Completion of 90 credits, including AP, IP and transfer credits. (101 for B. ARCH students).□ A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for entry into the Co-Terminal program (individual programs may have higher GPA

requirements).□ Co-Term students must graduate with their B.S. degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 to remain in the graduate program.□ 4th and 5th Year Planner with appropriate academic load:o Per the Rensselaer catalog, graduate students should take no more than 16 graduate credits per semester. When

taking undergraduate and graduate courses concurrently, this rule should be adhered to as closely as possible.□ Approved Plan of Study.□ Planner and transcript must match, i.e. course titles, course numbers, term, and credit amount.□ Degree Works Report.□ Completed application with all required signatures.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Meet with undergraduate advisor to ensure completion of undergraduate course requirements within 8 semesters alongwith planned graduate coursework within an additional 2 semesters. (Upon completion of all undergraduaterequirements, students must apply for B.S. degree. Students will graduate with a B.S. degree and then continue theprogram as a graduate student until graduate degree completion).

2. Meet with potential graduate department (contacts may be found on Co-Terminal Program Requirements page).3. Submit application with ALL signatures (undergraduate advisor, graduate advisor, Graduate Program Director) to the

graduate department you plan on applying to. If written justification is needed for your admission, please have the GPDinclude it in a separate memo with the completed application.

4. Graduate department will submit approved application to the Office of Graduate Education.5. Follow up with graduate department in regards to the status of the application and any changes that need to be made.6. Office of Graduate Education gives approval, and the application is passed on to the Office of Graduate Admissions. You

will be notified by Graduate Admissions of your acceptance into the Co-Terminal program.BEFORE SUBMITTING, ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

□ Is my application complete with all required materials and signatures?□ Have I met the departmental deadline? If there is no departmental deadline?□ Do my 4th & 5th Year Planner and my Plan of Study match?□ Are my semester course loads in compliance with OGE requirements?□ Have I spoken with a Financial Aid Officer to clarify my expected aid for graduate study?

ACADEMIC ORIENTATION Co-Terminal students are required to participate in the Graduate Student Academic Orientation coordinated by the Office of Graduate Education. (Note: Your orientation may be earlier than your first planned graduate course.) All graduate students must attend the in-person seminar before classes start and also complete an online component located on Rensselaer’s Learning Management system. Registration is required (ADMN-6700) – one registration covers both the in-person and online components. It is a zero credit course, so there is no cost to register, but a Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) grade will be assigned at the end of the semester.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Rensselaer Co-Terminal BS-MS/ME/MBA Program

Do not send instructions page to the Office of Graduate Education.

Please keep for your records! February 2017

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PROGRAM OF INTEREST_____________________________________________ DEGREE______________ Electrical Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, etc. MS/ME/MBA

INTENDED AREAS OF RESEARCH/SPECIALIZATION, IF APPLICABLE_________________________________________ Astrophysics, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, etc.

SECTION I: PERSONAL DATA RIN: 66___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

MR. / MS. ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Last Name/Surname First Name/Given Middle, Jr., III, etc. Former/Other Name

PERMANENT ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________ Number and Street or P.O. Box, Rural Route or Apartment Number

_______________________ _______________________ ______________________ ______________________City State/Province Postal Code Country

PHONE NUMBER (___) _______________ cell home work EMAIL ADDRESS _________________________

CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________Number and Street or P.O. Box, Rural Route or Apartment Number

_______________________ _______________________ ______________________ ______________________City State/Province Postal Code Country

DATE OF BIRTH ____________________________ COUNTRY OF BIRTH ________________________________

CITIZENSHIP □ United States Citizen □ Permanent Resident of U.S. - Green Card #______________□ Citizen of __________________________ Native Language _____________________________

Type of Visa: □ F-1 □ J-1 □ Other (specify) ____________ Expiration Date: ___/___/______

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? □Yes □No (If yes, please attach a separate statement.)

SECTION II: ACADEMIC INFORMATION Name of Institution(s) Attended. List all universities you have attended, regardless of whether or not a degree was completed. Grade point average (GPA) must be provided- incomplete or falsified transcript or GPA information may result in denial of admission.

1. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute______ _______________ ___________________ __________ __________ Institution Name Normal BS Grad. Date Major Degree GPA

2. ________________________________ _______________ ___________________ __________ __________ Institution Name Dates of Attendance Major Degree GPA

3. ________________________________ _______________ ___________________ __________ __________ Institution Name Dates of Attendance Major Degree GPA

Have you ever been expelled or suspended from a post-secondary institution? □Yes □No(If yes, please attach a separate statement.)

Application for Rensselaer Co-Terminal

BS-MS/ME/MBA Program

Date Received by OGE: ________________ OGE Staff Initials: ________________

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SECTION III: CERTIFICATION A. APPLICANT:I hereby certify that the information given by me on this application is complete and accurate in every respect, and theinformation I have submitted as an applicant for admission is my own work. I understand and agree that any misrepresentationmay be cause for denial or revocation of admission or subsequent dismissal from Rensselaer. Furthermore, I understand thatcredits applied to the BS degree cannot be used toward the MS/ME/MBA degree.

I understand that speaking with a Financial Aid counselor during the application process is highly recommended to determine financial aid eligibility once I reach graduate status. I can confirm that I (a) have met with a financial aid representative and am clear on the aid that I will be receiving if admitted, or (b) have declined to meet with a financial aid representative and am

prepared to pay for whatever is not covered by my financial aid once admitted. ________ (initial)

I am aware that upon acceptance I will be required to attend the Graduate Student Academic Orientation, coordinated by the Office of Graduate Education for the semester I am admitted. I also understand that I will be required to graduate with my B.S. degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, in order to remain in the graduate program. An acceptance letter will be sent by the Office

of Graduate Admissions listing my semester of admission. I will verify my start term on this acceptance letter. ________ (initial)

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT ____________________________________________ DATE ____________________

B. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ADVISOR:We* recommend __________________________________for admission to the Co-Terminal BS- MS/ME/MBAProgram, and verify that the student has accumulated _______ credit hours (including AP credits, transfer Creditsand courses in progress) for the BS degree; that no credits used for the BS degree can or will be used toward thegraduate degree; and the student’s current cumulative GPA is _______.

**Before signing, please review completed Planner and Plan of Study**

Number of semesters remaining in undergraduate program: ___________

List of courses on undergraduate CAPP Report being applied to the graduate degree:

_________________________ ____ _________________________ ____ _________________________ ____Course Number/Title Credits Course Number/Title Credits Course Number/Title Credits

*SIGNATURE OF UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ADVISOR ____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________ ________________________ Print Name Date

*ENDORSEMENT OF GRADUATE ACADEMIC ADVISOR _______________________________________________

_____________________________________________________ ________________________ Print Name Date

*ENDORSEMENT OF GPD/DEPARTMENT HEAD _____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________ ________________________ Print Name Date

APPROVAL OF THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE EDUCATION ___

_____________________________________ ____________________________________ ______ Signature Print Name Date

Start Term: _____________________________

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NAME ________________________________ RIN ________________ UG DEPARTMENT _________________ Please note that any course applied to the undergraduate degree should be labeled UG and any course being applied to the graduate degree should be labeled G.

Be sure that the information listed matches what is listed on the CAPP report and Plan of Study. Courses can only be applied to one degree. Credits cannot be split or shared between the undergraduate and graduate degrees.

_______________ ________ Semester (F/S/U) Year

UG Credits: _________ G Credits: ________ Total Credits: ________







UG or G Course Subject/Number Course Name Credit Hours




CO-TERMINAL APPLICANT 4TH AND 5TH YEAR PLANNER

Total UG: _________ Total G: __________ Total Credits: __________

Please contact your potential graduate department for the Plan of Study form and instructions.

Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering

Program Planner

Master’s Degrees in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Nuclear Engineering

Name Entry Term

Graduation Requirements: 30 credits √ All courses used to earn the master’s degree must be taken at the 4000 or 6000-6999 level.

√ 24 course-work credits minimum. (course credit does not include research credit.

√ A minimum of 12 course-work credits must be completed at the 6000-6999 level.

√ At least half the total credit hours presented toward the degree must have the suffix numbers 6000-6999. It

is recommended that a prospective PhD student complete 2/3 of their coursework at the 6000 level.√ One (1) 4000- 6000 level MATH or MATP course is required.

√ A minimum of 15 course-credits must be from MANE.

√ Students must register for 6 research credits: thesis (MANE 6990) or project (MANE 6980)

√ Course required for a BS degree in major cannot be used toward graduate programs.

Course # Course Title Credits Term/Year

I. One Advanced Mathematics Course (3-4 cr.)

MATH-

II. Thesis (MS) or Project (MEng) (6 cr.)

MANE-6990 or 6980 Master’s Thesis or Master’s Project

III. Foundation Courses (9-12 cr., exact number depends on I, II, IV)

MANE-

MANE-

MANE-

MANE-

IV. Other courses from the Schools of Science or Engineering, or additional MANE

courses. (12 cr., exact number depends upon I, II, III)

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Total Credits: 30

Graduate Plan of Study

Name __________________________________ RIN _______________________ Email ______________________

Expected Graduation Date __________________________ Advisor __________________________________________

Degree ___ M.S. ___ M. Eng. ___ M.B.A. ___ M. Arch. ___ M.F.A. ___ Ph.D. ___ D. Eng.

Program ______________________________ Dual Degree ________________________ Check if Co-terminal ___

¹F=Fall, S=Spring, U=Summer

Course Subject

Course Number

Course Title Credit Hours

Semester Check where appropriate F S U¹ Year Required Elective Transfer Waived

*Shared Courses (Dual Degree Programs Only)See Instructions Total Credit Hours

________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________

Student Signature Date

________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________

Advisor Signature Date

________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________

Graduate Program Director Signature Date

Please submit original to Office of Graduate Education (OGE) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OFFICE OF GRADUATE EDUCATION APPROVAL:

Signature ____________________________________________ Date _____________

Graduate Education will send copies to: ____ Registrar ____ Department Revised November 2017

Plan Status ___ New

___ Revised

GRADUATE PLAN OF STUDY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL You must submit a Plan of Study (POS) before end of your second semester in your program. Your POS is your plan for

completing your entire degree. If your plans change after you submit your POS, you can submit an updated version at any time. Most graduate students revise their POS several times before they graduate. Awarding of the degree is based on satisfactory completion of Institute requirement and on satisfactory completion of all courses listed and approval of any transfer credits.

Submit an updated and revised POS every time you change your coursework or timeline. An incomplete or inaccurate POS will not be approved by OGE. All plans should be typed.

TRANSFER CREDITS If a course is listed as a transfer, the transfer credits must be approved by the department and OGE and on file with the Registrar’s Office before they can be applied toward a degree. You should verify that the Transfer Credit Approval Form and an official

transcript showing the completion of the course are on file with the Registrar’s Office. Because the residence requirement for the master’s degree is 24 credit hours, no more than six credits may be transferred toward the master’s degree and they cannot have been used for another degree. Students in a doctoral program not applying a full Master’s degree cannot transfer more than 24 credit hours toward a 72 credit hour degree and no more than 42 credits toward a 90 credit hour degree. Students cannot transfer courses from a completed degree earned outside of the Institute to their RPI Master’s/PhD program.

WAIVERS If a course is listed as waived, it must be replaced by another course to total the appropriate number of credits required for the degree. This does not apply for the M. Arch program.

MASTER’S DEGREE The Plan of Study must contain 30 credit hours (45 for the MBA and 60 for the MFA) beyond the bachelor’s degree with satisfactory grades.2 At least half of the total credit hours presented toward the degree must have the suffix numbers 6000-7999, with the further

limitation that no more than 15 credits of 4000-4990 courses are allowed (see program for other departmental rules). The master’s degree must be completed within two and one-half years. Students enrolled in part-time and Advanced Professional Studies programs must complete the degree within three and one-half years. 2000 level courses cannot be applied towards a master’s degree.

DUAL MASTER’S DEGREE If you are receiving a dual degree, please list your other degree in the “Dual Degree” field. A POS must be filed simultaneously for both degrees. Please be aware that only six credit hours used for one master’s can be applied to a second master’s degree. Courses being “shared” between the two degrees should be marked by an asterisk (*) after the course title.

DOCTORAL DEGREE The POS must contain 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree (48 must be earned at Rensselaer with satisfactory grades). Some programs require 90 credits (48 must be earned at Rensselaer with satisfactory grades); please check individual departmental policies. In satisfying degree requirements, at least two-thirds of the total credit hours, excluding thesis, must contain the suffix numbers 6000–7999, with the further limitation that no more than 15 credit hours of 4000-4990 courses are to be allowed for a 72 credit hour doctorate or no more than 21 credit hours of 4000-4999 courses for a 90 credit doctorate. The degree must be completed within seven years (five years if entering with a Master’s degree) of the first course applied to the degree. 2000 level courses cannot be applied towards a doctoral degree. For students entering a PhD program with a relevant Master’s degree or who earn a Master’s degree along the course of the PhD program: you may apply up to 24 credits toward your PhD for advanced standing. See restrictions for 4000-level courses. For Master’s degrees from outside of the Institute, a copy of the transcript must be submitted to OGE with 6000-level courses and equivalent courses highlighted. Not all credits may be applicable to the two-thirds rule if not at the 6000 level.

NOTE In addition to meeting the institute requirements, the plan must adhere to all departmental regulations.

After you complete the plan, sign it and meet with your adviser for his/her signed approval. After your adviser approves the plan, forward it to the appropriate person in your department for approval.

When the plan receives departmental approval, send the original to OGE. Upon OGE approval, a copy will be filed with the registrar’s office.

2SATISFACTORY GRADES The average of all grades used for credit toward an advanced degree must be B (3.0) or better. Courses with a D grade cannot be applied to a plan of study.

List all courses that will be applied toward the degree. For every course you list, indicate:

Course subject / number / title Credit hours received for the course (Students should list these credits in chronological order of

registration, and should stop listing credits once they have listed the minimum number required for the degree,even if they have earned additional credits beyond the minimum. Please do not include 0 Credit courses such asADMN 6700: Orientation Seminar for Grads.)

Semester in which the course has or will be completed; including the year (i.e. F 2017) Whether the course is required, elective, transfer or waived Total number of credits (which should be equal to the number of credits required for the degree: 30, 45, 60,

72, or 90 are the only possible credit totals)

Name: RIN: Email: Expected Graduation Date: Advisor: Program: Dual Degree: Course NumberRow1: Course TitleRow1: Credit HoursRow1: F S U¹Row1: YearRow1: Course NumberRow2: Course TitleRow2: Credit HoursRow2: F S U¹Row2: YearRow2: Course NumberRow3: Course TitleRow3: Credit HoursRow3: F S U¹Row3: YearRow3: Course NumberRow4: Course TitleRow4: Credit HoursRow4: F S U¹Row4: YearRow4: Course NumberRow5: Course TitleRow5: Credit HoursRow5: F S U¹Row5: YearRow5: Course NumberRow6: Course TitleRow6: Credit HoursRow6: F S U¹Row6: YearRow6: Course NumberRow7: Course TitleRow7: Credit HoursRow7: F S U¹Row7: YearRow7: Course NumberRow8: Course TitleRow8: Credit HoursRow8: F S U¹Row8: YearRow8: Course NumberRow9: Course TitleRow9: Credit HoursRow9: F S U¹Row9: YearRow9: Course NumberRow10: Course TitleRow10: Credit HoursRow10: F S U¹Row10: YearRow10: Course NumberRow11: Course TitleRow11: Credit HoursRow11: F S U¹Row11: YearRow11: Course NumberRow12: Course TitleRow12: Credit HoursRow12: F S U¹Row12: YearRow12: Course NumberRow13: Course TitleRow13: Credit HoursRow13: F S U¹Row13: YearRow13: Course NumberRow14: Course TitleRow14: Credit HoursRow14: F S U¹Row14: YearRow14: Course NumberRow15: Course TitleRow15: Credit HoursRow15: F S U¹Row15: YearRow15: Course NumberRow16: Course TitleRow16: Credit HoursRow16: F S U¹Row16: YearRow16: Course NumberRow17: Course TitleRow17: Credit HoursRow17: F S U¹Row17: YearRow17: Course NumberRow18: Course TitleRow18: Credit HoursRow18: F S U¹Row18: YearRow18: Course NumberRow19: Course TitleRow19: Credit HoursRow19: F S U¹Row19: YearRow19: Course NumberRow20: Course TitleRow20: Credit HoursRow20: F S U¹Row20: YearRow20: Course NumberRow21: Course TitleRow21: Credit HoursRow21: F S U¹Row21: YearRow21: Course NumberRow22: Course TitleRow22: Credit HoursRow22: F S U¹Row22: YearRow22: Course NumberRow23: Course TitleRow23: Credit HoursRow23: F S U¹Row23: YearRow23: Course NumberRow24: Course TitleRow24: Credit HoursRow24: F S U¹Row24: YearRow24: Course NumberRow25: Course TitleRow25: Credit HoursRow25: F S U¹Row25: YearRow25: Course NumberRow26: Course TitleRow26: Credit HoursRow26: F S U¹Row26: YearRow26: Course NumberRow27: Course TitleRow27: Credit HoursRow27: F S U¹Row27: YearRow27: Credit HoursShared Courses Dual Degree Programs Only See Instructions: 0Student: Date: Advisor_2: Date_2: Graduate Program Director: Date_3: Text9: 26: 25: 24: 23: 22: 21: 20: 19: 18: 17: 16: 15: 14: 13: 12: 11: 10: 9: 8: 7: 6: 5: 4: 3: 2: 1: 0:

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