Graduate Student Handbook

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs. The MS degree may be earned under either the thesis or non‐thesis option. We offer Master’s Degrees in Computer Engineering (CPE), Computer Networking (CNE), Electric Power Systems Engineering (EPSE), and Electrical Engineering (EE). We offer PhD Degrees in Computer Engineering (CPE) and Electrical Engineering (EE).

Our program information and policies are included in the ECE Graduate Student Handbook. Topics include:

  • Fellowships and Research/Teaching Assistantships
  • Advising
  • Degree Requirements
  • Plan of Work and Committee
  • MS Final Oral Examination (Thesis)
  • PhD Qualifying/Preliminary/Final Oral Examinations (Dissertation)
  • Registration and Enrollment
  • Steps towards graduation
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Many topics within this handbook will include links to The Graduate School Handbook. The Graduate School Handbook provides an overview of Graduate School functions and resources, as well as the rules, regulations, and procedures administered by the Graduate School. It is the responsibility of all graduate students to know and understand their degree requirements as explained in both the ECE Graduate Student Handbook and the Graduate School Handbook. Students are responsible for the fulfillment of those requirements.

North Carolina State University also lists official policies, regulations and rules (PRRs) on the university’s PRR website.

If you have any questions about the policies of the ECE Graduate Office or the NCSU Graduate School, please email us at ecegradoffice@ncsu.edu