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Accelerated 4+1 Partnership Programs

The following are approved 4 + 1 accelerated degree partnership programs, including their home departments, requirements and degree level.

Virginia Tech Department: Computer Science

Approved degree level: MEng (in Computer Science and Applications)
Minimum GPA: 3.3 in last 60 hours of bachelor's coursework completed.
Additional requirements:

  • Statement of purpose, including career objectives.
  • A resume.
  • Three letters of reference.
  • Transcripts, including official transcripts of all non-Virginia Tech coursework.
  • Completion of one of the approved pathways
  • See this page for information about the pathways and courses

Approved Partner institution: Christopher Newport University

Virginia Tech Department: Computer Science

Approved degree level: MEng
Minimum GPA: 3.3
Test score requirements: Does not require GRE 
Maximum credits allowed: 12 credit hours
Course level approved: 4000 (max. 6 credits) & 5000
Approved Partner institution: Radford University 

Virginia Tech Department: College of Engineering

Approved degree level: MEng (in Computer Engineering)
Minimum GPA: 3.3 in last 60 hours of bachelor's coursework completed.
Additional requirements:

  • Statement of purpose, including career objectives.
  • A resume.
  • Three letters of reference.
  • Transcripts, including official transcripts of all non-Virginia Tech coursework.
  • Completion of one of the approved pathways. Visit this page for information about the pathways and approved courses.

Approved Partner institution: Christopher Newport University

Virginia Tech Department: Computer Science and Applications

Approved degree level: MEng (in Computer Science and Applications)
Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours of bachelor's coursework completed.
Additional requirements:

  • Statement of purpose, including career objectives.
  • A resume.
  • Three letters of reference.
  • Transcripts, including official transcripts of all non-Virginia Tech coursework.
  • Completion of one of the approved pathways
  • See this page for information about the pathways and courses

Approved Partner institution: Hollins University

Virginia Tech Department: Computer Science and Applications

Approved degree level: MEng (in Computer Science and Applications)
Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours of bachelor's coursework completed.
Additional requirements:

  • Statement of purpose, including career objectives.
  • A resume.
  • Three letters of reference.
  • Transcripts, including official transcripts of all non-Virginia Tech coursework.
  • Completion of one of the approved pathways
  • See this page for information about the pathways and courses

Approved Partner institution: James Madison University

Virginia Tech Department: Computer Science and Applications

Approved degree level: MEng (in Computer Engineering)
Minimum GPA: 3.3 in last 60 hours of bachelor's coursework completed.
Additional requirements:

  • Statement of purpose, including career objectives.
  • A resume.
  • Three letters of reference.
  • Transcripts, including official transcripts of all non-Virginia Tech coursework.
  • Completion of one of the approved pathways
  • See this page for information about the pathways and courses

Approved Partner institution: James Madison University

Virginia Tech Department: Computer Science

Approved degree level: MEng (in Computer Science and Applications)
Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours of bachelor's coursework completed.
Additional requirements:

  • Statement of purpose, including career objectives.
  • A resume.
  • Three letters of reference.
  • Transcripts, including official transcripts of all non-Virginia Tech coursework.
  • Completion of one of the approved pathways
  • See this page for information about the pathways and courses

Approved Partner institution: University of Mary Washington