Admission Requirements: This graduate program is open to persons holding the bachelor’s degree from accredited colleges and universities whose undergraduate work has been of sufficient quality and scope to enable them to successfully pursue graduate study. While an undergraduate degree in a technology discipline is not required for admission, a background in a technical area is preferred. Students must satisfy prerequisites for all courses in the program, by showing equivalency or taking prerequisite courses, with credits not applying to the graduate program. The following admission requirements are minimum standards.

• The Bachelor of Science Degree with a general education component or its equivalent degree in a technical area in a program that includes general education from an accredited institution.
• A minimum composite undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Submission of three letters of recommendation from professional references; at least one of the letters should be from a former/present teacher.
• An official transcript showing a bachelor’s degree awarded by an accredited college or university with an acceptable grade point average.
• If a non-native speaker of English, a minimum score of 625 on the paper-based or a minimum score of 275 on the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• Demonstrated capacity for independent study and the ability to pursue graduate level work.
• Industrial experience beyond the completion of a baccalaureate degree is recommended.

Conditional Admission: Upon the recommendation of the appropriate graduate program coordinator, graduate degree applicants whose admission requirements are incomplete may be granted conditional admission status for one semester if they have an acceptable GPA. Students with conditional status may enroll for one semester only for a maximum of nine (9) semester hours of graduate course work. After all admission standards have been met, the conditional student must submit a "change of status" form to be fully admitted to a graduate program. Conditional status does not ensure acceptance into a graduate degree program.

Transfer Credit: For a coherent program, it is imperative that master's degree candidates take all of their graduate coursework at Tri-State University.

Academic Performance: Students in a degree program who do not maintain a satisfactory record will be separated from the program. Normally, a GPA less than 3.0 or the accumulation of one (1) "F" grade, or more than one (1) "D" grade, or more than three (3) "C" grades will result in separation. A cumulative GPA of not less than 3.0 must be achieved for all master’s level courses.

Time Limitation and Program Continuity: The requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Engineering Technology must be completed within six years (twelve consecutive semesters) from the effective start of an approved graduate program of study. Once a program is initiated, the student must maintain contiguous enrollment until completion. Under certain circumstances, a student may be granted permission to interrupt their program by petitioning the department in writing, stating the mitigating circumstances. Program interruption without formal approval will constitute grounds for dismissal from the program. No coursework over 8 years old can be used.

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