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Santa Clara University, MS in Electrical Engineering MSEEI.. The degree does not require a thesis, but students may include a thesis in their program and receive up to 9 units for their

Santa Clara University, MS in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The master's degree will be granted to degree candidates who complete a program of studies approved by a faculty advisor The degree does not require a thesis, but students may include a thesis in their program and receive up to 9 units for their thesis work The program must include no less than 45 units In addition, a 3.0 GPA (B

average) must be earned in all coursework taken at Santa Clara Residence

requirements of the University are met by completing 36 units of the graduate

program at Santa Clara A maximum of 9 quarter units (6 semester units) may be transferred from other accredited institutions at the discretion of the student's advisor All units applied toward the degree, including those transferred from other

institutions, must be earned within a six-year period Students must develop a

program of studies with an academic advisor and file the program during their first term of enrollment at Santa Clara The program of studies must contain a minimum of

25 electrical engineering units and a minimum total of 45 units of graduate-level engineering courses The number of engineering management courses accepted is restricted to 6 units

Each MSEE student must belong to one of the three focus areas:

 Circuits and Systems

 Electronics, or

 Microwave and Communication

http://www.scu.edu/engineering/ee/msee.cfm

II DEADLINE

Winter Quarter Spring Quarter Fall Quarter Master's Degree September 2, 2016 December 9, 2016 April 7, 2017

Engineer's Degree September 2, 2016 December 9, 2016 April 7, 2017

https://www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate/admissions-deadlines/

III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

GRE scores, which must be sent directly to Engineering Graduate Programs by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Our institution code is 4851

 TOEFL or IELTS

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all applicants whose first language is not English (even if the applicant is a U.S citizen) or if you do not have a degree awarded

by a U.S university/college.

 Minimum TOEFL score: IBT/79-80 or CBT: 213 (Institutional Code: 4851)

 Minimum IELTS score: 6.5

IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS

 Process

 Step 1: Login to the School of Engineering application

 To use the online application form, you'll first need to create an

account If you have an account already, login with your email address and password

 $60 application fee

 Step 2: Submit the Application and all the Required Materials

 One official transcript from each academic institution attended,

indicating the degree received and date of conferral

All applicants who hold a degree from outside of the United States are required to have their official transcripts evaluated by the ECE

(Educational Credential Evaluators) or WES (World Education Services) We require ICAP version course-by-course, cumulative GPA, and U.S degree equivalency evaluation There is no exception to this requirement

 Three letters of recommendation are required These letters should attest to the applicant’s academic preparation and capability for advanced studies (There are no standard recommendation forms.)

 Proof of Finances to cover tuition and living expenses

https://www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate/admissions-requirements/

 Mailing Address

Send supporting documents to:

Engineering Graduate Services

School of Engineering, Santa Clara University

500 El Camino Real

Santa Clara, CA 95053-0583,U.S.A

Phone: 408-554-4313

Fax: 408-554-4323

Email: GradEngineering@scu.edu

http://www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate/admissions/international.cfm

http://www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate/admissions/requirements.cfm

 Frequently Asked Questions

1 Can I defer my application?

Yes, if you are unable to furnish all of the required materials by an application

deadline, please send an email to GradEngineer@scu.edu and specify which quarter you wish to defer to

2 When trying to pay the application fee by credit card, I receive a message that payment could not be processed because of a " system error" and that I should try again later I have tried several times and always receive the same error.

The "system error" encountered when trying to submit credit card payment can be due

to a number of conditions The most common cause is that the connection with our credit card processor is temporarily unavailable You can usually try again later and

be able to complete the transaction However, this error can also be encountered if our processor is unable to access the bank that issued your credit card If you try again and continue to receive this error, then we recommend trying a different credit card,

or paying by check if that is available as a payment option

3 When I access the online application, I get a " Server Error" or " JRUN" error.

This usually indicates that there was a problem with the application server and it is in the process of restarting This error will usually go away in a couple minutes If you continue to receive this error after a reasonable period of time, please contact us using the feedback form

4 When I print out my application, the questions that require me to answer by marking a circle or a box do not show any marks Will the admissions office see my answers?

Depending on your web browser, marks made in radio buttons (the circles) or

checkboxes (the squares) may not print out correctly If you return to the screen where you answered the questions and the correct options are marked as you indicated, then you can be sure that the admissions office will see your answers

5 I created an account, but now I can't login.

If you can't remember your password, you can click here to have a password hint emailed to you If you still cannot remember your password, the email message also provides a link that you can use to reset your password Remember, to login you must enter your full and complete email address, for example

https://legacy.scu.edu/apply/engineering/handler.cfm?event=password_help

6 I can login, but every time I try to save, I get sent back to the login screen.

Cookies are not enabled in your web browser Cookies must be enabled so that your login will persist as you move through the application Click here for instructions to enable cookies in your browser

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416

https://legacy.scu.edu/apply/engineering/handler.cfm?event=faq

V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE

None Required

VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT

 Cost of Attendance

2016 - 2017 Graduate

https://www.scu.edu/financialaid/costs/cost-of-attendance/

 Visa

The I-20 form from Santa Clara University will only be processed and issued after you have been admitted to a degree program and you have promptly submitted all of the following documents

 I-20 Request Form

 Official financial documents (statements from checking or savings

accounts, 401K, stock accounts accepted) no more than 90 days

 Affidavit of Support (if someone other than yourself will be supporting all

or a portion of your education expenses)

 Transfer Clearance Form (if you are currently holding an I-20 from another institution)

https://www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate/graduate-admissions-faqs/

 Status Check

How do I check the status of my application?

Using the ecampus ID# and password provided when your application was submitted, your status may be checked online at www.scu.edu/ecampus

 Financial Aid

Do I have any financial aid?

Most of our students pay their own tuition, either through company tuition

reimbursement or self support

 U.S students who would like to apply for an educational loan, federal grant,

work study, or a Cal Grant, please contact the Financial Aid Office That office will guide you through the application process The Financial Aid Office is located on the second floor at Varsi Hall, and their website is www.scu.edu/financialaid

 International students: International students are not eligible for federal funded financial aid support, such as loans, grants, and work studies Full-time study for international students means 8 units or more during the academic year except summer The School of Engineering generally does not offer any research or teaching assistantships to M.S students

https://www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate/graduate-admissions-faqs/