Are you ready to take the lead and dive into your studies?
URI’s 4+1 FastTrack bachelor’s to master’s program in engineering provides an accelerated path to higher starting salaries and significant savings on graduate tuition. Offering an exceptional return on your educational investment, the program combines a supportive learning environment with unique opportunities for cutting-edge research, study abroad, and hands-on internships, empowering you to achieve your goals with confidence and a competitive edge.
FastTrack Engineering Degree Combinations
| Engineering Master’s Degrees | Undergraduate Major Pathways |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering (M.S.) | Chemical Engineering (B.S.) |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering (M.S.) | Civil Engineering (B.S.) |
| Electrical Engineering (M.S.) | Biomedical Engineering (B.S.), Computer Engineering (B.S.), Electrical Engineering (B.S.) |
| Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) | Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) |
| Ocean Engineering (M.S.) | Ocean Engineering (B.S.) |
| Systems Engineering (M.S.) | Industrial and Systems Engineering (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) |
Eligibility and Common Questions
- You are not required to commit to a graduate degree right away. With hands-on academic advising each semester, you will be guided to make the academic and career decisions that are best for you.
- A 3.0 cumulative GPA (or higher)* is required at the end of your junior year if you would like to pursue the FastTrack program.
- During your junior or senior year, you will complete a fee-waived application expressing your formal interest in the FastTrack program.
- To learn more about this special opportunity, students and family/supporters are encouraged to attend one of our virtual information sessions (or watch the recording) and connect with our faculty and staff in the spring at one of our many events.
*The master’s degree in electrical engineering requires a minimum GPA of 3.3 from the bachelor’s degrees in biomedical, electrical, and computer engineering.
Highlights
- Academic and career exploration at URI begins right from the start with hands-on projects and seminars.
- Internships are an integral part of our student experience, with over 85% of our students participating in some form of internship while at URI.
- You can make lasting connections with professors, peers, and alumni in an enriching, familiar environment.
- As a research university, URI offers quality research and professional opportunities to undergraduates as well as graduate students. Additionally, the fifth year of the FastTrack engineering program can be research-based, which will set you up for success after graduation.
- You will be supported every step of the way, receiving guidance on meeting and maintaining program qualifications and preparing for your graduate experience.
- Financial support is available for the fifth year of your FastTrack program. All students enrolled in one of these programs are eligible to apply for the Ray Wright FastTrack Scholarship. In addition, many students who conduct funded research for their M.S. degree are awarded a graduate research assistantship, which covers tuition and fees and includes a monthly stipend.
You will be in good company.
Christina Ducharme
B.S.‘24, M.S.‘25
“Choosing the 4+1 FastTrack program was a very strategic move—an investment in my future that allows me to stay ahead of the curve and make an impact in the real world sooner.”
Kalvin Cho
B.S.‘19, M.S.‘20
“Not only was the transition from undergrad to grad school seamless, but the flexibility of the program allowed me to tailor my coursework to be relevant to my pursued career path.”
Lauren Rainone
B.S.’23, M.S.’24
“The FastTrack program is a fantastic way to complete a high level of education in a short period of time. It has allowed me to develop relationships with professors and other professionals.”
Yes. You can do that here.
Contact
If you would like to know more about the 4+1 FastTrack program, please email fasttrack-coe-group@uri.edu.
Watch our 4+1 virtual information session