HCP (Part-Time MS) Admissions Overview

The part-time MS program, also known as the Honors Cooperative Program (HCP), enables qualified working professionals to pursue the MS in Electrical Engineering on a part-time basis. While this degree can be completed online, it depends on your program plan and area of focus. Most courses in the Electrical Engineering department are offered only on campus. Specific online course offerings depend heavily on your program plan, area of focus, and the course offerings for any given academic quarter. This program is offered in partnership with the Stanford Center for Global and Online Learning (CGOE), formerly known as Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD).

Part-Time MS (Photo by Tim Griffith)

 

Application Timeline & Deadlines

 

FIRST QUARTER OF ENROLLMENTAPPLICATION PERIODFIRST DAY OF CLASSES
Autumn 2025-2026September 12, 2024 - December 06, 2024September 22, 2025
All applications for a particular quarter are reviewed shortly 
after the corresponding application deadline (no rolling 
admissions). Admissions decisions for the HCP program with 
enrollment starting Autumn 25-26 will be sent by the end of May 2025.
  

 

Did You Know?

• HCP students typically enroll in 1-2 classes (3-6 units) per quarter and can complete the MS program (45 units) in 3-5 years.
• HCP students are granted the same privileges, rights, and responsibilities and receive the same degree as full-time students. There is no HCP designation on the diploma.
• For courses offered online, students may opt to watch the lectures online or to attend class on campus.
• Applications are accepted for autumn only. See above for the dates when the application will open and close.