How to Apply
Students are encouraged to apply to this program in the spring semester of their junior year. The application must include the following required documents, submitted to Department/Graduate Staff Assistant Malina Salman at malina.salman@stonybrook.edu by May 16.
Required Documents
CIV Accelerated Program Application
Please request the "BE/MS Application and Proposed Schedule" form. Complete in consultation with your provisional graduate faculty advisor. Share the completed form with Department/Grad Staff Assistant Malina Salman.
Resume
Include an updated resume or CV with your application.
Recent Transcript
A transcript is required and is available on your SOLAR account.
Two Recommendation Forms
- At least one must be from a current CIV faculty member.
- The other may be completed by a non-CIV professor or professional who can comment on the applicant's academic background.
To ensure your recommender has the correct information, please copy and paste the email template below and send it to them from your university email address. Be sure to fill in the bracketed information before sending.
Dear [Dr./Mr./Ms. Last Name],
I am writing to formally request a recommendation for my application to the BE/MS Accelerated program.
Our department has transitioned to a streamlined digital recommendation process. Rather than a formal letter, would you be willing to complete a brief evaluation form on my behalf?
The recommendation form can be found here: https://forms.gle/AsbESZouXgBBa5Qr9
Application Details:
Applicant Name: [Your Full Name]
Submission Deadline: May 16
Thank you for your time and for supporting my academic goals.
After Submission
Application Review: Applications are reviewed by the Civil Engineering Graduate Admissions Committee.
Notification of Admission: Students are typically notified of their admission to the Accelerated Program in June.
Offer Letter: If admitted, you will receive an offer letter from CIV.
Acceptance of Offer: If you accept the offer, CIV will submit an Accelerated Program declaration to the Graduate School on your behalf.
Graduate School Approval: Once the Graduate School approves the declaration, the Accelerated Program will be added to your record.