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Fast-Track BS/MS Program

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12
Credit hours applied
to both degrees
40%
Savings on tuition
& living costs
4+1
Years to earn
B.S. + M.S.

Informational Sessions

Benefits of the Fast-Track program

Save time

Earn your bachelor's and master's in as little as five years by applying up to 12 credit hours toward both degrees — cutting a full semester off your master's timeline.

Save money

Save up to 40% on tuition and living costs compared to completing your B.S. and M.S. separately — one of the most cost-effective paths to a graduate degree.

GRE waived

No GRE required for Fast-Track applicants — one less hurdle between you and your master's degree.

Research opportunities

Get early access to graduate-level research while still an undergraduate — building your CV and opening doors to industry and doctoral programs.

Get ahead in grad school

Enter your master's program with credits already completed, giving you a head start on your graduate coursework and research milestones.

Available in multiple tracks

Choose from BS/MS in ME, BS/MS in Aerospace Engineering, or BS in ME combined with MS in Aerospace Engineering.

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Before you apply — eligibility

This program is for current ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree. Students who have already earned a bachelor's degree are not eligible.

  • Completed 90 credit hours of undergraduate coursework, with a minimum of 24 hours at ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 — must be maintained throughout the program
  • Enrolled in a qualifying degree: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or B.S. in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

Application steps

  1. Meet with your undergraduate and graduate advisors
    Visit the Engineering Edge Center to meet your undergraduate advisor, then schedule a meeting with Iliana Treviño (graduate advisor) to discuss the program, identify your graduate courses, and sign the Fast-Track form.
  2. Complete the Fast-Track combined student application form
    Download, complete, and submit the Fast-Track application form — available on the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ School forms page.
  3. Wait for department approval
    Once the AME Department reviews your application, you will be notified with further instructions. Important: Do not complete the graduate school application steps below until you have been notified by the department or the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering.
  4. Submit your graduate school application
    Go to utep.edu/graduate and click "Apply Now." Select U.S./Mexican Applicant or International Applicant, search for the Fast-Track program, select your term, create an account, upload your signed Fast-Track form, and pay the $45 application fee.
  5. ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ School enrollment
    Once your application is approved, the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ School will register you for your approved graduate-level courses. No further action is required on your part.

Application resources

Fast-Track application form³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ School forms page Program brochureDownload PDF Reservation for graduate credits³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ School details

Your advising contacts

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ advisor

Iliana Treviño

First stop for Fast-Track advising, course planning, and signing your application form.

Phone: (915) 747-5157

Email: itrevino2@utep.edu

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ program director

Dr. Angel Flores Abad

For program-level and research alignment questions.

Phone: (915) 747-8378

Email: afloresabad@utep.edu

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90
Undergrad credit hours
required to apply
3.30
Minimum
GPA required
12
Max credit hours
applied to both degrees

Eligibility requirements

This program is intended for ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ students who are interested in transitioning from a bachelor's degree to a graduate degree. A student who has previously earned a bachelor's degree may not apply to this program.

  1. To be considered for the Fast-Track Program, students need to complete a ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ School application. Once the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ School clears the application based on the recommendations of the intended graduate program, students will be assigned a Fast-Track code until the bachelor's degree is conferred. The student will be subsequently admitted as a new student in the graduate program.
  2. Students must have completed 90 hours of undergraduate coursework toward their first undergraduate degree with a minimum of 24 of those hours at ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ.
  3. Students must have and maintain a minimum 3.30 undergraduate GPA.

Available degree track options

BS/MS in
Mechanical Engineering

BS/MS in
Aerospace Engineering

BS in ME /
MS in Aerospace Engineering

Credit hour requirements

12
Max shared credit
hours (BS + MS)
MECH
5301
Required course
for all students
GRE
Waived for
Fast-Track students
Shared credit hours

Up to 12 credit hours count toward both your B.S. and M.S. degrees. Additional hours beyond 12 apply only to the master's.

Undergraduate degree plan

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ courses fall under your concentration area electives — they do not replace any required undergraduate course.

Course approval

All courses must be identified and approved by both your undergraduate and graduate advisors before enrollment.

Need more flexibility?

Use the Reservation for ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Credits option to reserve additional graduate courses beyond the 12-hour limit.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition for Fast-Track graduate courses is based on the level of the course, not the level of the student. ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ course rates apply even while you are still an undergraduate.

Financial aid may be adjusted when enrolling in graduate courses. Please communicate with the Office of Financial Aid for questions about how your aid package may be affected.

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Fast-Track program — FAQs

What is the program?
The Fast-Track program enables undergraduate ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ students to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for up to 12 hours of ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ coursework as determined by the participating master's program.
When do I have to apply?
You can apply when you have completed 90 credit hours, with a minimum of 24 of those hours at ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ.
What GPA do I need to have to get accepted?
You need a minimum of a 3.30 GPA.
Can I apply for the Fast-Track from the AERO or ME program?
Yes you can.
Can I Fast-Track into other engineering master's such as computer science or do I have to stay with my major?
If you are pursuing the BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, you will need to stay with your major.
Are there any specific courses we should take?
You are required to take MECH 5301. We encourage you to follow the sequence of classes listed in the for the approved Fast-Track course list.
Why do the Fast-Track if I can just do my master's after I'm done with my bachelor's?
This saves time and money. You can save up to 40% of tuition, living costs, and time — and you get credits for both your bachelor's and master's.
Why not go into the industry and have my job pay for my master's?
It would take longer, and it's better to directly get your M.S. degree with us.
What classes would it replace in my undergrad?
It would not replace any specific classes. The courses fall under your concentration area of your undergraduate degree plan. If you have any questions, please contact the Undergraduate Program Director, Dr. Methaq Abed, at meadvising@utep.edu.
Can I take more than I am allowed to?
Yes, but only 12 credits will apply toward both degrees. You can also use the Reservation for ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Credits option. Please click here for more details.
Do I need to apply for graduate school to do the Fast-Track?
No — once you are approved for the Fast-Track program you do not need to apply to the master's program via the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ School. You will however need to submit a Fast-Track application.
If I transfer universities, would those courses transfer?
You will have to check with the university you are transferring to and see what they will allow you to transfer.

Connect With Us

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Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Bldg., Room A-126
500 W University
El Paso, Texas 79968

E: tellME@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-5450
F: (915) 747-5019