Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this program is also available for students who are currently enrolled in the Residential Accelerated Master’s (4+1) program but are unable to complete it due to professional obligations or other post-graduation commitments. Residential Accelerated Master’s (4+1) students may request a change of degree into the Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) Program to complete the Accelerated Master’s degree they began on campus.

We strongly recommend students review their course plan with their undergraduate advisor(s) – both faculty and academic – as they become interested in the Online AM (4+) Program and before submitting the application. We encourage students to begin this review in their junior year to ensure that selected courses both fulfill undergraduate degree requirements and are eligible to be applied toward the online graduate degree. This will help immensely with the curriculum planning process.

The Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) Program is designed so that students can learn at their own pace and customize their course load with our completely online, asynchronous course options. Once Online AM (4+) students matriculate into an Online Graduate program, they must complete the degree within three years.

Both BSE and BAS degree students in Penn Engineering may apply for the Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) Program. Qualified undergraduates in Penn’s other schools may apply for an Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) into any of the Engineering Online’s Master’s degrees. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 is required.

In with your online application, you’ll need to submit a personal statement, a copy of your unofficial Penn transcripts, a list of which courses you’d like to double-count, and your course plan of study. For details, see the Online Accelerated Master’s Admissions page.

Yes. Students participating in the Online Accelerated Master’s Program are eligible for VA education benefits.