What are the LEAP application deadlines?
Fall Application Deadlines
- January 15 – All applications to LEAP completed by this date will be reviewed for the maximum amount of scholarship funding.
- March 15 – Deadline to submit all required credentials for students applying to LEAP.
Spring Application Deadline
- October 1
What kinds of backgrounds do LEAP students come from?
LEAP students come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. They range from recent graduates to working professionals seeking a career change. Social workers, doctors, Peace Corps volunteers, teachers, and lawyers among others have earned their engineering Master’s degrees through LEAP. The diverse nature of our student body is what makes LEAP such a rich, rewarding and unique program.
Is LEAP available to distance/remote learning students?
No, LEAP is a fully on-campus program.
Can I do LEAP as a part-time student?
Students who do not require a student visa will be eligible to move between part-time and full-time student status throughout the duration of LEAP. Please note that not all courses required for this program are offered after traditional work hours. If you plan to work full-time and complete this program as a part-time student, you will need some flexibility in your work hours to accommodate your class schedule.
What do I need to apply to LEAP?
- A completed electronic application
- Application fee of $95
- Resume
- Statement of purpose
- GRE score(s)
- Transcripts from all colleges or universities you’ve attended
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Calculus I course
- TOEFL or IELTS score report (for international students who have not completed their Bachelor’s degree at an institution using English as the primary language of instruction)
For more information about the application process and requirements, please visit our Application Deadlines & Requirements page.
Do I need Calculus I to apply?
The Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) begins with courses building on Calculus I concepts. To ensure students are adequately prepared for the program coursework, LEAP applicants are required to have completed Calculus I for Engineers (sometimes referred to as Calculus I for STEM or Calculus I for math or science majors) prior to starting the program. The Graduate Programs Office highly encourages applicants to complete this course prior to applying to LEAP.
Do I need to submit GRE scores?
All LEAP applicants must submit GRE scores. Please do not submit GRE subject test scores.
How big is the LEAP cohort each year?
Class size varies from semester to semester but on average we matriculate between 40-50 students each academic year.
Can I take classes prior to starting LEAP?
If you are interested in taking courses prior to starting LEAP, you are welcome to take courses in the math and physics sequence, such as Calculus II, Multivariable Calculus, or Physics I for Engineers (also referred to as Physics I with Calculus or Physics I for STEM).
How long does it take to complete LEAP?
To prepare for success at the master’s level, students take foundational undergraduate engineering courses to fill in their background, then move seamlessly into their chosen master’s program. Students can expect a minimum of 2 years of full-time study before graduating with their master’s degree.
How can I learn more about LEAP?
We encourage you to register for a live online webinar to learn more about LEAP. The webinar ends with a chat forum, where you can ask questions. For more information please contact Stef Kane skane@bu.edu,