- How do I apply for the Blended BS+MS (4+1) program in Computer Science?
- Application materials may be picked up from the
Computer Science Department office or you may access
them online at the BS+MS CSC
page.
- What is submitted along with my application for the Blended BS+MS Program?
- You are required to submit
- When are applications accepted for the Blended BS + MS Program?
- Applications for the program are accepted for Fall
and Winter quarters only. Fall applications are due by
May 15 and Winter applications are due by October 1 to
the CSC Department Office.
- What requirements are necessary to apply to the Blended BS + MS Program?
- You must be a CSC, SE, or CPE major at Cal Poly, have
taken 20 units past CPE 103 and have junior standing or
above. You must have a 3.3 major GPA, and have not
enrolled in Senior Project.
- When will I hear about the decision on my Fall or Winter application?
- You will hear the decision on your Fall application
by May 30 and your Winter application by October 15. Your
first notification will be via email followed by letter
to your local address from the department.
- When can I take graduate level courses?
- You may begin taking graduate level courses after
your acceptance into the BS+MS program and have discussed
your Formal Study Plan with Dr. Fisher, graduate
coordinator for the CSC Department. The Formal Study
Plan should be filed by the time you've taken 12 units
towards your MS degree.
- When will my status change to BMS so I can register with graduate priority registration?
- Your status will change after you have completed 186
units of BS coursework prompting the submission and
acceptance of your Change of Objective Form.
- Do I have to enroll in a certain number of units each quarter similar to that as an undergrad?
- When you change to BMS status and are enrolled in
500 level coursework, 8 units are considered full-time
for graduate students.
- How will I know when to file certain paperwork when I get close to graduation?
- Email will be sent out to the cscgrads alias about when to file the appropriate forms. All forms must be filed within two quarters of graduation or consult the current graduate student handbook on-line.
- How do I get on the cscgrads email alias?
- After your acceptance into the Blended BS+MS program, your @calpoly.edu email address will be added to the department alias.
Any other questions about this program may be directed to Dr. Gene Fisher, Graduate Coordinator ( gfisher@calpoly.edu ) or to Diane Nott in the CSC Department Office ( dnott@csc.calpoly.edu ).
