Graduate Program Application Deadlines

Accelerated 4+1 Master's Program Guide for Current Students

Welcome to the Accelerated 4+1 Master's (4+1) program in Computer Science at Virginia Tech! This page is for students who have already been admitted to the program and are working toward completing both degrees.

Looking for information about how to apply or program eligibility? Visit the official 4+1 accelerated master's degree for prosepctive students

Understand Your Dual Status 

As an accelerated student, you're juggling two degree programs. You are currently:

• An undergraduate student finishing your degree at VT or a partner university
• Conditionally admitted graduate stduent in the M.S. or M.Eng degree program

Once your bachelor's degree is awarded, your graudate-level status becomes fully active, and you’ll complete the remaining master's degree requirements.

Planning Your Coursework

You may double-count up to 12 credits (VT students only) or up to 6 credits (partner university) of approved graduate-level coursework toward both your bachelor's and master's degrees.

Double-counted coursework 

• Must be approved by your advisor and the graduate school through the Accelerated UG/GR Degree and Course Designation form to prior to enrollment in these credits
• Be taken while you are still an undergraduate
• Earn a B or higher in double-counted course

Deadlines

Fall 2026 Admission

• PhD Program :
  • Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 (Blacksburg & Northern Virginia campuses).
  • Notification Date: Decisions are typically issued by March 1, 2026.
• MS Program:
  • Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 (Blacksburg & Northern Virginia campuses).
  • Notification Date: Decisions are typically issued by March 1, 2026.    
• MEng Program:
  • Northern Virginia Campus:
    • All Applicants: March 1, 2026.*
  • Blacksburg Campus: March 1, 2026 ((Blacksburg MEng admissions are restricted to current/former VT students, VT employees, and students at partner institutions.)

Additional Notes for MEng Applicants

• *Domestic applicants for the Northern Virginia campus may apply on a rolling basis as space allows. Early submission (by the listed deadlines) is recommended to increase chances for admission and scholarships. Details about scholarships for U.S. citizens and permanent residents can be found here.

Spring 2026 Admission

• MS Program:
  • August 1, 2025
  • Notification Date: Admission decisions aim to be completed by November 15, 2025.
• MEng Program:
  • Northern Virginia Campus:
    • International Applicants: September 1, 2025
    • Domestic Applicants: October 1, 2025.*
  • Blacksburg Campus: October 1, 2025 (Blacksburg MEng admissions are restricted to current/former VT students, VT employees, and students at partner institutions.)

Accelerated 4+1 Master’s degrees (VT and Partner Universities)

Apply to the term in which you would be considered a full-time graduate student.

• Fall 2026: Dec 1, 2025 (double count courses from Spring 2026 only)
• Spring 2027:  Dec 1, 2025 (double count courses from Spring 2026 & Fall 2026)
• Fall 2027: May 1, 2026 (double count courses from Fall 2026 & Spring 2027)

When should you apply? Ideally, one year prior to graduation from your BS program. This will allow enough time to “double-count” courses in your final two semesters of undergrad. 

For more information visit  Accelerated 4+1 MS Overview