If you think that you would otherwise be academically eligible for Engineering for Professionals but have not completed all the prerequisites courses for their desired program, you are still encouraged to apply.
Our admissions team will evaluate your application. If you did not complete a prerequisite course or earn a grade of B- or better in that course, you will be asked to complete the prerequisite course(s) in your preliminary offer letter.
This is “Provisional Status.” You are required to successfully complete course prerequisites or other qualifications before a full admission to the master’s program can be granted.
If you are granted Provisional Status, you can take the necessary course(s) through Johns Hopkins at a significantly discounted tuition rate. These courses can typically be completed within the first two semesters of enrolling. You can take also these courses outside of Hopkins. Consult the list of EP-Pre Approved Non-JHU Courses or confirm with an EP program coordinator associated with your program. Students under provisional status are not permitted to enroll in graduate-level coursework until they are granted full admission.
Once the prerequisite course requirements are completed, a student must notify their Engineering for Professionals admissions coordinator and provide a copy of the course transcript(s) from any outside institutions. Students must earn a B– or better in prerequisite courses to receive full admission. A grade below B– will result in the loss of provisional student status, and the student would need to reapply to the program.
Confirmation of full acceptance will be sent via email to the student once their last prerequisite course grade is submitted.
Provisional Status FAQ
Provisional status means you are required to successfully complete course prerequisites or other qualifications before a full admission to the master’s program can be granted. Once provisional status requirements are met, you can start your graduate coursework immediately as a fully admitted master’s student.
You will receive an official notice through your email offer letter sent from the Johns Hopkins University Admissions Office. The notice will explain your provisional status and the conditions that need to be met before you can be fully admitted.
The timeframe to meet the conditions of provisional status is typically outlined in your acceptance letter. This can range from one term to one year, depending on the specific conditions set by the Admissions Committee.
There is no application for provisional status. You will fill out the standard application and will receive a decision regarding provisional status based on that application.
If you are admitted under a provisional status you are required to complete your provisional requirements before starting any graduate courses.
If the conditions for full admission are not met within the specified timeframe, your provisional status may be revoked, and you may not be allowed to continue in the program. You may receive guidance from the admissions office on how to resolve the issue or reapply.
If you believe that there are extenuating circumstances or if you have not received clear instructions regarding the conditions of provisional status, you may contact the Admissions Office to discuss your situation. An appeal process may be available on a case-by-case basis.
No. You will need to complete your provisional requirement first, and then once you begin your graduate program is when you will have access to Stellic.
You can check your provisional admission status by logging into your application portal or by contacting the Admissions Office directly.
Because the prerequisite courses are significantly discounted, provisional students do not qualify for financial aid. Once full admission is granted, students may then apply for financial aid for regular program courses.
For questions about provisional admission status, contact the Engineering for Professionals Admissions Office at admissions@jhu.edu for assistance.
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