ADMISSION
  Applications for admission to graduate standing may be obtained by writing to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana 47803. Applications should be filed well in advance of the time set for registration, and it is strongly advised that foreign students apply at least one year in advance.

Admission to graduate study permits a student to pursue a Master’s degree program. Students admitted with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0/4.0 are automatically on probation for the first quarter of graduate work. Admission on probation means the student must have at least a B average (GPA = 3.0/4.0) for the first twelve credit hours of graduate study in order to continue.

An applicant who is either a graduate of a program of uncertain quality or has an academic record that cannot be readily compared to the Rose-Hulman admission standards, may, upon recommendation of the major department, be admitted as a special student, subject to any conditions stated by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. An individual so admitted is considered to be on probation.

All new graduate students should report to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies upon their arrival on campus.

TUITION AND FEES
  Tuition and fees are generally the same as for undergraduate students and are described elsewhere in this Bulletin.

FINANCIAL AID
  Assistantships: A limited number of graduate assistantships are available to well-qualified students of demonstrated ability and interest. Assistantships require approximately 20 hours of work per week. In addition, a tuition grant is also awarded to graduate assistants.

Tuition Grants: A limited number of tuition grants are available for graduate students. These grants effect the remission of all tuition.

Students on probation are not eligible for assistantships or tuition grants.

MASTER OF SCIENCE
  The degree of Master of Science is identified with a major field of interest. Programs are authorized in biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical and optical engineering, as well as physics, and engineering management. Applicants are currently being accepted only for work leading to M.S. degrees in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, and engineering management. Contact the Office of Research and Graduate Studies for further information.

A thesis is considered to be a normal part of the Master’s degree program. A student who wishes to take course work in lieu of a thesis must obtain the permission of the Graduate Studies Committee.

The graduate student, in consultation with their adviser, will prepare a plan of study for the approval of the Graduate Studies Committee. A minimum of 51 quarter hours and an average grade of B are required. Grades below C are not accepted. A maximum of 12 quarter hours credit earned by thesis research are applicable to the 51 quarter hour requirment.

Advisory Committee Chairperson and Advisory Committee
  An Advisory Committee Chairperson and advisory committee are selected according to the procedures established by the Graduate Studies Committee.

Residence
  There is no residence requirement for the M.S. degree.

Time Limit
  All requirements for the Master of Science degree are to be fulfilled within five academic years from the time of entrance as a regular student in the graduate program. If studies are interrupted by military service, the time will be extended by the length of such service.

Regular, full-time students are expected to complete their program within 6 quarters (2 years). It is recognized that many off-campus students are not able to take full loads each quarter so their completion may exceed 6 quarters but they are still expected to complete their program in a timely fashion, normally within 12 quarters (4 years). All on-campus students must request an extension to continue their program for any term beyond the 6th quarter, off-campus/part-time students beyond the 12th quarter. This extension request must be submitted to the Associate Dean of Faculty at least four weeks prior to the end of the 6th [12th] quarter or previously approved extension quarter. The extension request must include a discussion of progress toward completing your program (updated discussion if not the first extension request), an anticipated completion date, a statement of support from your advisory committee and department chair. The Associate Dean of Faculty will approve or deny the requests within one week of receipt. Any requests denied will automatically be forwarded to the Graduate Studies Committee for reconsideration. The Graduate Studies Committee may request the student to appear before the committee prior to their making a final decision.

Transfer Credit
  A maximum of 12 quarter hours of graduate course credit completed at other graduate schools may be counted toward completion of the Master’s degree at Rose-Hulman with the approval of the student’s advisory committee. Graduate courses (5xx) completed at Rose-Hul-man with a B or better grade and not required toward the undergraduate degree may be accepted as transfer credit under the same 12 quarter hour limit. Transfer credit will not include a grade, and as such, will not impact the GPA.

Alternatively, Rose Hulman undergraduate students may elect to have both the credit hours and grade included as part of their graduate transcript by adhering to the following procedure.

1. The courses must be identified in the graduate bulletin as approved for graduate credit.
2. The courses must not be used to satisfy the requirements for a B.S. degree.
3. They must fulfill requirements in his/her plan of study to be included in the required hours for the graduate degree program. [Those not included on the plan of study would still appear on the graduate transcript and impact the overall GPA.]
4. The student must request permission to receive graduate credit prior to enrollment in the course. See GRADUATE COURSES section of the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Academic Rules and Procedures for detailed procedures.

Exceptions to the allowed transfer credit as outlined above must be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.

Foreign Language
  There is no foreign language requirement for the Master’s degree at Rose-Hulman.

Thesis
  Candidates, unless exempted, must submit a satisfactory thesis which demonstrates their ability to apply scientific principles to specific research problems. Procedures and appropriate deadlines are established by the Graduate Studies Committee.

Examination
  Candidates must demonstrate knowledge and present a thesis (if applicable) during a final oral examination, not based on any particular course, and conducted by an examining committee. An additional written examination may be required at the discretion of the examining committee.

Further information on graduate programs at Rose-Hulman can be obtained from the current Graduate Bulletin.