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Master's Accelerator Program Entry Requirements

Program	GPA Requirement	GMAT / GRE Required	Additional Admissions Requirements*
Direct Master’s Accelerator (1 semester)	3.0 GPA or equivalent	Yes (GRE only) Must have minimum scores of: Verbal: 150  Quantitative: 153  Composite: 305  Analytical Writing: 3.0*	Requirements vary by college, visit the Graduate Offerings page for details
Advanced Master’s Accelerator (1 semester)	3.0 GPA or equivalent	No	**
Master’s Accelerator (HRSM degree programs only - 2 semesters)	2.5 GPA or equivalent	No	Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
Pre-Sessional English (9-17 weeks)	HRSM degree programs: 2.5 GPA or equivalent  All other degree programs: 3.0 GPA or equivalent	No	**

*Scores vary for all disciplines in the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina. Please refer to the guidebook for specific information or our admissions team.

**Additional requirements are degree specific, please refer to the appropriate guidebook for more in depth information. 

All students will take an English language assessment test during their orientation. This test is the primary means for final placement and could vary from the preliminary placement identified on your offer letter. As a result, the length of study may be longer than originally anticipated, and may involve additional costs.