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Foundation of WashU Engineering Graduate Connect Program
- St. Louis, United States
- 0.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Short preparatory term at WashU leading to preferential admission to the Engineering Management or Information Systems Management master's.
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in WashU Engineering Graduate Connect Program. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Program Assistant
- Retail Associate
- Entry-Level Office Assistant
Curriculum
- Spring term: 16 weeks with three 3-credit courses. Summer term: 6 weeks with two 3-credit classes. Credits transfer fully into the Master of Engineering Management or Master of Information Systems Management
- Which can then be finished in as little as one year. Course titles are not listed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree or junior year completed
- STEM or some STEM coursework
- Minimum GPA 2.75
- Transcripts
- CV
- 250-500 word statement
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90 or Duolingo 125.
- Minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 at application (scale not stated
- Assumed US 4.0)
- GPA 3.0 in Connect plus faculty interview for guaranteed master's admission.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree, Or at least the junior year of college by summer start (all non-thesis coursework done for spring), STEM students or non-STEM with some STEM coursework, Transcripts, CV, 250-500 word statement, GRE optional.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 125
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- CV or Resume (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the requirements and deadlines (washu-connect.ksedu.co/index/admissions.html). Apply online through the KSE Application Center (apply.ksedu.co/apply/) and pay the 80 USD application fee. Upload transcripts
- CV
- 250-500 word statement and English score. Pay the 10
- 000 USD non-refundable deposit (part of the 26
- 500 USD summer fee). Receive the WashU I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa. After Connect
- Pass a faculty interview for master's admission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,500 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $80 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Washington University in St. Louis |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis |
| Department | Engineering Graduate Connect |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 10 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.33 years.
Tuition is $26,500 USD per year. The application fee is $80 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 125. An interview is required.

