Applying to Graduate Study

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	Applying to Graduate Study Because Cal Poly has several different types of engineering graduate programs, admission procedures vary, depending on whether one is seeking a standalone post-baccalaureate MS degree, a blended BS+MS program, or a joint interdisciplinary program. This page provides advice related to the following aspects of admission: » Application to Post-Baccalaureate Programs covers the procedures and requirements for admission into one of the standalone MS programs, for individuals who will have already completed the BS degree. » An applicant to one of the two interdisciplinary joint degree program within the College should follow the standard post-baccalaureate application process by applying to ONE of the two parent programs, and specifying on the admissions application that the joint degree program is desired. Contact the appropriate Graduate Coordinator for further information. » Application to Blended BS+MS Programs describes how a person currently pursuing a Cal Poly engineering BS degree should go about entering a blended BS+MS program, which leads to conferral of both degrees at the same time. » Classified and Conditional Admission describes "conditional" admission, which can sometimes be used to gain admission to graduate study when normal requirements are not entirely met. » Managing Your Application Process presents some helpful advice to ensure that your application is managed successfully.	Daniel Wesonga Electrical Engineering 2006 “We took 18 club members to the Society of Black Engineers & Scientists convention in Pittsburgh, which was very inspiring.” It was the "Learn by Doing" mantra that first attracted me to Cal Poly. The Multicultural Engineering Program scholarship allowed me to focus on my studies. It also allowed me the time to be president of the Society of Black Engineers & Scientists. The support of companies that fund scholarships is vital and is, of course, very much appreciated.