Ithaca 4+1 Pathway

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Ithaca 4+1PPathway

Kick-start your success here.

As an undergraduate majoring in Physics or Chemistry at Ithaca College,
you have an exclusive opportunity for guaranteed acceptance into RIT's College of Engineering Technology (CET) graduate programs.

From Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration, Construction Management and Packaging Science 
to Environmental, Health and Safety Management and more, your dream career is closer than ever.

Why College of Engineering Technology?

100%

Outcome Rate Across Graduate Majors

Percentage of College of Engineering Technology graduates who enter the workforce or graduate study within six months

#1

Best Engineering Job: Mechanical Engineer

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

$88.4k

Average First-Year Salary of all CET Grad Programs

#2

Best Engineering Job: Environmental Engineer

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

Benefits

Save Time

Jump right in! Take graduate courses while finishing your 4-year degree at Ithaca (pending pre-requisites)

Complete a graduate program in as little as 1 academic year (pending pre-requisites)

Save Money

Waived application fee

Access to RIT’s Master Up NY scholarship (30% scholarship)

Enroll in RIT master's level courses at a discounted rate

Set for Success

Gain access to our graduate faculty for academic and career advising and industry networking

Dive into the dynamic world of ongoing research in your field

Details & Requirements

  • Must be a current student in Ithaca College's Chemistry or Physics program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must complete an inquiry form by the beginning of your junior year
  • RIT will provide curriculum planning guides to aid in your undergrad class planning process, but Ithaca has final say on your degree requirements/classes

Next Steps

Explore Our Grad Programs  Submit Inquiry Form Here

Once you've submitted your form, get your official transcript and a letter of intent ready, then through an expedited app process and review,
get set to go full throttle toward your future - we can't wait to see you!