Moving from MS to PhD

Master's students may apply to transfer to the PhD program during their second year at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. However, you must fulfill the following requirements and submit the following documents:

Requirements

  • Be a student in our traditional, research-based master's program. Professional Master's ProgramÌýstudents interested in this option should petition and receive prior approval by the Graduate Committee before applying.
  • Must have completed at least one year within our ECEE-MS program and have a GPA of at least 3.5 in the program.
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 in both undergrad and MS degree.
  • Strong letter of support including funding plan from an ECEE faculty member.

Process

Please email theÌýfollowing to the graduate advisor atÌýlori.meehan@colorado.edu:

  • Letter of support that includes a funding plan, from a sponsoring ECEE faculty member
  • Copy of transcripts forÌýundergraduate degree and MS degree
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume with research and publication details
  • Two more letters of recommendation

The Graduate Committee will review the application and make its decision on a case-by-case basis.

The deadline to submit is Dec.Ìý15, annually. All applicants will be evaluated alongside all prospective PhD applicants for the next fall admissions cycle.