Connect Program Highlights

• Dual Admission Pathway:Preferential Admission: Students who participate in the Connect program and meet admissions requirements will receive preferential admission to WashU's master's programs in Engineering Management (MEM) and Information Systems Management (MISM)
• Transferable Credits: Credits earned in the Connect program are fully transferable to the MEM or MISM master's degrees
• Accelerated Graduation: Complete your master's degree in just one academic year (two semesters) after finishing the Connect Program.
• Immersive Campus Life: Experience WashU’s vibrant, world-class campus while developing an innovative mindset, sharpening your academic English, and boosting your future competitiveness
• Comprehensive Support: Gain access to academic, professional, and cultural resources designed to support your smooth transition to graduate studies
• Competitive STEM Degrees: International students who matriculate into the MEM or MISM programs will be eligible for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension for STEM students, enhancing their career prospects in the global job market

Admission Requirements

Academic: Cumulative university GPA of 2.75 or above

Language Proficiency: Accepted English Proficiency Tests and Minimum Scores:

• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 90
• IELTS Academic: Minimum score of 6.5
• GATEWAY English Test: Minimum score of 495
• Duolingo: Minimum score of 125

Exemptions: Applicants may be exempt from submitting English proficiency test scores if they meet any of the following criteria:

• Citizenship-Based Exemption: If you hold citizenship from one of the following countries or regions, you may be exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score: Australia, Cameroon, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean nations, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.
• School-Based Exemption: If you have completed at least two years of study (before your Connect Program matriculation) within the last five years at an English-medium institution in one of the countries listed above (in the "Citizenship-Based Exemption" section), you may be exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score.
• Degree-Based Exemption: If you have earned a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a non-United States institution in a country where the official language is English (based on the CIA World Factbook), you may be exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score.
• Work-Based Exemption: If you have two years or more of continuous full-time work experience in the U.S. within the last four years (as well as a current resume and an employment letter on company letterhead, stating the dates of employment for verification), you may be exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score.

Note: All exemption requests are subject to review and approval by Washington University.

Admission Materials

• Completed and submitted Connect application: APPLY
• All undergraduate transcripts (unofficial); must be in English and contain the applicant's name, institution, and all grades received.
• Current resume/CV
• Personal statement (250–500 words)

Apply

Requirements for Preferential Admission

• Achieve a cumulative university GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the Connect program
• Complete an admission interview with WashU's McKelvey Engineering

Note: Preferential admission offers into either the MEM or MISM program will be issued after acceptance into the Connect Program.