Admission - Master of Science in Engineering

Admission Information

The rigorous online Master of Science in Engineering (MSENGR) program draws on students’ existing knowledge of engineering theory and mathematics, and practical engineering experience. Those without previous engineering education or experience are encouraged to apply, but may be asked to complete prerequisite coursework.

To gain full admission to the MSENGR program, students should have

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). International degrees will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students with a technical bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply.
• An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher, or 2.90 on the last 60 credits taken at the degree-granting institution. Students who do not qualify for admission in full standing may be admitted on a trial enrollment justified by the admitting department and approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.

You have the choice of applying as a degree-seeking student or enrolling for up to 12 credits as a Special (non-degree-seeking) Student.

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Admission Procedures for Pursuing the Master of Science in Engineering Degree

• Complete the online University of Wisconsin System Application for Graduate Admission.
• Pay the $56.00 application fee at the secure website when you apply online, or you may mail a check payable to University of Wisconsin-Platteville to:
  Distance Learning Center
  University of Wisconsin-Platteville
  1 University Plaza
  Platteville WI 53818-3099
• Request an official transcript be sent directly from the undergraduate degree-granting institution to the University of Wisconsin - Platteville Distance Learning Center at the address above, using the Transcript Request Form. We cannot accept or evaluate unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution(s) where the coursework was completed. Your application is not complete until we receive your transcript(s). All transcripts become the property of University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
• Submit an official transcript and course syllabus for consideration of transfer credit if you have completed graduate-level coursework in engineering or a related discipline.
• E-mail a detailed employment résumé to the MSENGR Outreach Specialist at disted@uwplatt.edu
• You may be contacted for additional information to support your admission.
• International applicants will follow a slightly modified procedure.

Once admitted, you can register for online courses. Contact your advisor at engineering@uwplatt.edu with questions.

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Single Course Enrollment

Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may register as a Special Student. You will receive academic credit for courses taken while on this status. You can be considered for admission into a degree program if you maintain a 3.00 grade point average in all graduate-level work and all other admission requirements are met. With the program area advisor’s approval, you may transfer up to 12 credits earned at UW-Platteville into a degree program. All graduate-level work will be included in computing your academic average.

You may go directly to registration to register for online graduate courses.

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International Students

If you earned your bachelor’s degree outside the United States, you must request that your academic records (called transcripts in the U.S.) be sent directly to the Distance Learning Center from the issuing institution, along with a translated copy if they are not in English. Any records received become a part of your permanent student record at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and cannot be released. International transcripts are subject to a course-by-course evaluation. UW-Platteville has approved Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) to complete this evaluation. ECE requires official transcripts/academic records to complete the evaluation.

If you attended a school outside the United States, follow these procedures:

1. Request official transcript(s) from the institution(s) where you earned your degree(s), including a translated copy if your transcript is not in English.*
2. Go to the ECE website and click “Apply Now.” Use “Catalog Match” for your report option.
3. Pay all fees associated with setting up an account.
4. When your account is set up, contact the UW-Platteville Distance Learning Center if you would like us to fax an official transcript/academic records to ECE.
   
   * Neither UW-Platteville nor ECE provide translation services. You are responsible for providing a translated copy of your transcript.

In addition to filing the standard application for admission with official transcript(s) translated in English, you must provide a copy of your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL® Test) score to the Distance Learning Center. A minimum score of 500 for the paper-based exam, 173 for the computer-based exam, or 61 for the internet-based TOEFL is required of all international students whose native language is not English.

International students may request a waiver of the TOEFL requirement by submitting acceptable justification. The waiver request should include your name, daytime phone number, and desired program of study. Send requests directly to the Dean of Graduate Studies:

David Van Buren
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
USA
vanburen@uwplatt.edu
Phone: 608.342.1262

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