The requirements for each of the programs and degrees are mapped in the following table.
| Degree | Requirements | B.S./M.S. (IMB) | Professional M.S. | Ph.D./M.S. | Ph.D. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | Entry | CMU undergraduate with 3.0 GPA | B.S. Degree | B.S. Degree | M.S. Degree |
| M.S. | Courses | Yes | Yes | Optional | |
| Report | Optional | ||||
| Ph.D. | Courses | 8 | 4 (external M.S.) or 8 (CMU M.S.) | ||
| Breadth requirement | Yes | Yes | |||
| Graduate progress review | Yes | Yes | |||
| Qualifying examinations | Within 5 semesters | Within 5 semesters | |||
| Prospectus | Yes | Yes | |||
| Teaching internship | Yes | Yes | |||
| Thesis and defense | Yes | Yes | |||

Graduate program applications are now being accepted for Fall 2013 admissions.
If you have an old application you would like to use for Fall 2013 admissions or if you have questions about application for Fall 2013 admission, please send email to the ECE Graduate Office.