Accelerated BE/MS: About the Program
Current BE/MS Students: Next Steps
The Accelerated BE/MS Program is designed for undergraduate students in Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University who are interested in beginning graduate-level coursework while completing their undergraduate degree.
Key Benefits
Faster Completion
Earn both BE and MS degrees in less time by double-counting up to 6 graduate credits.
Cost Savings
Save on tuition by remaining classified as an undergraduate while taking graduate courses.
Seamless Transition
Move directly into the master's program with a simple form and Graduate School approval--no separate formal application required.
Career Advantage
An accelerated BE/MS pathway strengthens your qualifications for advanced roles in civil engineering.
Early Graduate Experience
Start graduate coursework while completing your undergraduate degree.
Greater Flexibility
Explore advanced civil engineering topics sooner, aligning studies with career or research goals.
Requirements
Admission
- Attend the BE/MS Information Session in early April.
- Complete at least three upper-division CIV courses at SBU with a 3.25+ GPA.
- Maintain a 3.0+ GPA by the end of senior year.
- Obtain approval from the department chair and graduate program director.
Credit Requirements
- Complete 105+ undergraduate credits, meeting all degree requirements.
- Earn 30+ graduate credits for the master's degree.
- Double count up to 6 graduate credits toward both degrees.
- Undergraduate courses cannot fulfill graduate degree requirements.
Residency
Spend at least one year in full-time residency during the master's portion.
Program Structure
This is a sequential degree program--students remain undergraduates until all undergrad requirements are met.
Graduate Degree
Follow all Graduate Bulletin requirements for the MS degree.