Admissions Squared

Admissions Squared (A²) General Information
The following listed requirements are specific to those students accepted and enrolled into the Admissions Squared program.
In recognition of their outstanding academic achievements, various first-year and transfer undergraduate applicants have been extended admission offers to both Virginia Tech's undergraduate program and its Masters of Engineering program.
Students in the A² program will be required to meet graduate admissions requirements and complete pre-requisite courses with a B or better to proceed onto the MENG program. Please see below for more details.
First time undergraduate students interested in the A² program must complete an undergraduate application. For more information please contact: admissions@vt.edu
Meng CSA & CPE Prerequisites & Application requirements
General Requirements:
- Statement of purpose
- A resume
- 1 letter of recommendation for CS
- 2 letters of recommendations for CPE
- No GRE required
Regular Track Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Accelerated Track Requirements
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- UGG Form
For CSA Accelerated Track information, please contact: rss03@vt.edu
For CPE Accelerated Track information, please contact: vlaura@vt.edu
Prerequisistes
- Computer Science - programming and data structures (CS 1114 & CS 2114 with a B or better)
OR
- Computer Engineering - math and electrical engineering proficiency (multivariable calculus preferred MTH 1225, MTH 1226, and ECE 1004 with a B or better)
Timeline
Freshman and Sophomore Years
- Work with Academic Advisors and maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA (3.3 minimum GPA for Accelerated)
Junior Year
- Continue working with Academic Advisors
- Accelerated Track: fill out graduate school application and potentially double count up to 12 credits in Senior Year (only 6 credits can be 4000 level)
Senior Year
- Regular Track: fill out graduate school application
After Graduation
- Finish your Masters in 2-3 semesters!
If you have any questions about the timeline or application, please contact techtalent@vt.edu
Scholarships
For Virginia Tech graduates in the Master of Engineering Program
More information here