Quinnipiac University

Computing & Engineering Dual-Degree Bachelor's/Master's (4+1) Admissions

We make our admission process as straightforward and personalized as possible. If you have any questions or need guidance, our counselors and advisers in the School of Computing & Engineering are available to assist you at every stage of your application process.

Application Timeline

Current Quinnipiac students may express interest in the dual-degree program at any time during their undergraduate studies through the fall of their senior year by submitting the Intent to Continue form. Those interested in this program should contact the appropriate program chair about application requirements for their specified graduate program.

Admission Requirements

Admission into the dual-degree program is competitive. Students must present satisfactory performance in their graduate coursework completed during their senior year to be officially admitted into the graduate program upon completion of their BA or BS degree.  Only students who have earned at least 75 credits with an overall GPA of 3.0 are considered. Meeting the minimum criteria for consideration does not guarantee admission.

Required Documents

All applicants to dual-degree 4+1 programs within the School of Computing and Engineering must submit the following materials:

  • A one-page personal statement that explains your decision to pursue graduate education

  • A current resume

  • Two letters of recommendation, with at least 1 coming from a professor in your major

Certain programs may require additional materials and students should connect with the program chair and their academic adviser to express interest in the dual-degree pathway of their choosing.  

Program Chairs

Key Admission Dates

Apply for the fall semester
Application Type Application Deadline Recommended FAFSA-Filing Date^
Decision Notifications Sent to Applicants Matriculation Fee and Housing Deposit Due
Early Decision November 1 January 1 Mid-November February 1
Early Action November 15 March 1 Early-December May 1
Regular Decision* February 1 March 1 Beginning Mid-December May 1

Early Decision: This application plan is binding.
Early Action and Regular Decision: 
These application plans are non-binding. 

*The admissions committee will make every effort to have a decision to applicants within two weeks from the time an application is complete. Priority is given to those applying by February 1. Applications received after February 1 will be considered as part of our Regular Decision program. Check your admissions status

^The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. Applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid as early as possible. Learn about the FAFSA

Additional Resources

Laptop Guide for Incoming Students

All programs within the School of Computing and Engineering recommend particular Apple or Dell models for student laptops, though students are encouraged to select a laptop they are most comfortable using. 

All software necessary for computing and engineering courses is available on classroom computers or via Citrix. Please contact your program director with anything specific questions about laptops or technology requirements. 

Learn more about recommended models

Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.