Fast-Track BS/MS Program
What is the Fast Track program?
The Fast-Track Program enables undergraduate UTEP students to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for up to 15 hours of UTEP course work as determined by participating Master's and Doctoral programs.
The Fast Track program allows Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students to earn up to 12 credit hours for for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
Benefits of pursuing the Fast Track Program:
- Take up to 12 hours that can be applied for both bachelors and masters.
- Save time and money
- Research opportunities
- GRE Waived
- Getting ahead in grad school!
Tuition for Graduate Courses:
- Tuition will be based on the level of the course, not the level of the student.
- Financial aid may be adjusted – please communicate with the Office of Financial Aid for more questions.
Instructions:
- Meet your Undergraduate and Graduate advisor to sign form.
- Fill out fast-track combined student application form
- Submit a graduate school application for fast-Track.
- Once your application is approved, Graduate school will register you for the courses once your application is complete.
First Time Applicants Only:
Once you are approved by the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, you will be notified with the following instructions. Note: Do not complete these steps until you have been notified by the department or the College of Engineering.
Go to: https://www.utep.edu/graduate/ Scroll down and click on: “Apply Now”.
- Select an application path to continue:
- Select either U.S. or Mexican Applicant or International Applicants.
- When the new website appears, search for the Fast Track Program and select the section displayed in the highlighted image below:
- Select the appropriate term that you are applying to and create an account and sign in.
- To complete the application process you will need to upload the form below (signed) and pay the $45.00 fee assessed to your account.
Eligibility Requirements:
This program is intended for UTEP students who are interested in transitioning from a bachelor’s degree to a graduate degree. A student who has previously earned a bachelor’s degree may not apply to this program.
- To be considered for the Fast-Track Program, students need to complete a Graduate School application. Once the Graduate School clears the application based on the recommendations of the intended graduate program, students will be assigned a Fast-Track code until the bachelor's degree is conferred. The student will be subsequently admitted as a new student in the graduate program.
- Students must have completed 90 hours of undergraduate coursework toward their first undergraduate degree with a minimum of 24 of those hours at UTEP.
- Students must have and maintain a minimum 3.30 undergraduate GPA.
Graduate Course Inventory Approved for Fast-Track:
Identify the approved courses for possible use in the participating Bachelor’s/Master’s program of your choice by meeting with your undergraduate and graduate advisors and obtain appropriate approval. The Graduate School will enroll you in the graduate level courses once the application form has been properly filled and submitted.
To identify the list of courses visit the undergraduate catalog or Click here.
What is the program?
The fast track program enables undergrad UTEP students to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for up to 12 hours of UTEP course work as determined.
When do I have to apply?
You can apply when you have completed 90 credit hours, with a minimum of 24 of those hours at UTEP.
What GPA do I need to have to get accepted?
You need a minimum of a 3.30 gpa.
Can I apply for the Fast-Track from the AERO or ME program?
Yes you can.
Can I Fast-Track into other engineering master’s such as computer science or do I have to stay with my major?
If you are pursuing the BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, you will need to say with your major.
Are there any specific courses we should take?
You are required to take MECH 5301. We encourage you to follow the sequence of classes listed in the Graduate School catalog guidelines for approved fast track course list.
Why do the Fast-Track if I can just do my master’s after I’m done with my bachelors.
This saves time and money. You can save up to 40% of tuition, living cost, and time and you get credits for both your bachelor's and master's.
Why not go into the industry and have my job pay for my masters?
It would take longer time and it's better to directly get your MS degree with us.
What classes would it replace in my undergrad?
It would not replace any specific classes. The courses fall under your concentration area of your undergraduate degree plan. If you have any questions, please contact the Undergraduate Program Director, Dr. Methaq Abed.
Can I take more than I am allowed to?
Yes, but only 12 credits will apply. You can also take the Reservation for graduate credits. Please click here for more details.
Do I need to apply for graduate school to do the fast track?
No, once you are approved for the Fast-Track program you do not need to apply for the master's program via Graduate School. You will however need to submit a fast-track application.
If I transfer universities would those taken courses transfer?
You will have to check with the University transferring to and see what they will allow you to transfer.
If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment to discuss your options, please contact us.
Yirong Lin, Ph.D.
Professor and Associate Chair of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Program Director
Office: 915-747-6015
Email: ylin3@utep.edu
Iliana Treviño
Program Coordinator
Office: 915-747-5157
Email: itrevino2@utep.edu