The Integrated Master of Engineering program provides an opportunity for selected students to work concurrently toward the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree and the Master of Engineering degree. Such students will be able to complete both degrees in a total of five years and will be qualified to enter the engineering profession at an advanced level with special competence in engineering design.

Applicants will be considered for admission to the Integrated M. Engr. program if they have met the following requirements:

1. A minimum of 90 semester credits toward an engineering baccalaureate degree.

2. A minimum of 36 semester credits of approved engineering courses in the work completed.

3. Academic achievement necessary to pursue advanced study in engineering. A GPA of at least 2.50 for all previous work is required.

Interested students must apply for admission to this program early during the second semester of their junior year on forms available from the UND Graduate School. Each applicant will be notified in writing by the dean of the Graduate School concerning his/her status. The academic transcripts for those admitted will be marked accordingly.

Students will be assigned a permanent faculty advisor by the dean of the Graduate School upon the recommendation of the chairperson of the studentÕs major department and the dean of the School of Engineering and Mines. The advisor will be responsible for developing with the student a detailed program of study which meets the requirements of the B.S. degree and the M. Engr. degree. Those credits designated specifically to meet the M. Engr. degree requirements will be listed on a M. Engr. Program of Study form available from the Graduate School. The Program of Study requires the signed approval of the advisor, the department chairperson, and the dean of the School of Engineering and Mines, prior to submission to the dean of the Graduate School for final approval.

To be awarded the Master of Engineering degree, a student must satisfy the following requirements.

1. Complete all courses on the integrated program necessary to satisfy the ABET requirements for the basic level accreditation in the discipline at least one semester or summer session prior to completing the M. Engr. degree requirements. Receipt of the B.S. degree on this schedule normally will meet the requirements.

2. Submit to the Graduate School a copy of the approved undergraduate status sheet used for the award of the bachelorÕs degree.

3. Complete the M. Engr. program of study containing a minimum of 30 semester credits as follows:

(a) 15 semester credits at the 500-level.

(b) 3 to 6 semester credits for the required design project (Engineering 595).

(c) All major department courses at the 400- or 500-level.

(d) No courses below 300-level.

4. Earn a GPA of 2.75 for all advanced work attempted.

5. Satisfactorily complete the design project as outlined, and submit a final written report to the advisor.

6. Pass the written final comprehensive examination(s) covering the course material in the M. Engr. program of study.

1. Financial Aid--Students in the integrated program will be eligible for awards and appointments through the Graduate School (provided they are full-time students) during their final three semesters and assuming all requirements for the bachelor's degree have been met. They will continue to be eligible for undergraduate student financial aid until the earliest date by which they could otherwise have completed their B.S. degree program.

2. Registration--Once admitted to the Integrated M. Engr. program, students must register through the UND Graduate School; however, academic records will be maintained also by the School of Engineering and Mines.

3. GPA requirements--Other than already stated, the GPA for the courses on the M. Engr. program of study must average no less than 2.75.

4. Transcript Entries--Admission, graduation, and status entries will appear at the time of action.

5. Candidacy--Advancement to candidacy for the M. Engr. degree includes approval of the program of study, approval of the design project outline, and award of the baccalaureate degree.