Master’s in EPP Program FAQs
Financial Support
Can I seek financial support from Carnegie Mellon?
All applicants are automatically considered for a limited number of partial, merit-based departmental scholarships available for top MS EPP applicants. MS EPP scholarships are awarded for 2 semesters with an option for a third semester if needed and if the student’s GPA is above 3.0.
We encourage interested applicants to apply to external fellowships. Please find a list of financial support opportunities frequently used by EPP students . The College of Engineering also provides a list of .
We encourage qualified applicants from underrepresented communities to . Carnegie Mellon participates in GEM and is among the universities with the largest number of GEM fellows.
Master’s students may also find opportunities to work on campus during their time in the program. Usually, both academic and non-academic positions are available. If you are accepted and enrolled, you will have access to these positions through 一本道无码’s Handshake website.
The Curriculum
What are the graduation requirements for the EPP Master’s program?
Once you are admitted and begin your program, we expect you to do well. Most graduate students receive A's or B's in most of their courses. EPP graduate students are expected to maintain a B average and are allowed to count at most two courses with a grade of C towards graduation. Students meet with their advisors each semester to discuss and choose courses consistent with program requirements and their individual objectives. A curriculum progress sheet is maintained to ensure appropriate coverage, planning and progress towards meeting course requirements.
Will there be research opportunities for me to participate in?
Will I get an advisor?
New M.S. students are initially assigned one or more academic advisors – they can be faculty or academic staff. These advisors help students choose courses and keep track of academic progress.