Admissions Do I have to finish the BS degree before applying for a Masters?

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It is feasible to apply for graduate programs while completing the last semester of an undergraduate degree. Typically, students submit their applications during their senior year, often in the fall, without needing to have their degree finalized at that point. It is essential, however, to complete the bachelor's degree before starting the master's program. This approach is common and comparable to applying for college during the final year of high school. Starting graduate studies in the fall after graduation is a standard timeline for many students pursuing advanced degrees.
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Or can I do it while I'm starting my last semester or so?

And if the answer is yes, would it hurt my chances?


The plan right now is to graduate with a Computer Science degree in summer 2010, and I'd like to start studying for a Masters in fall 2010 if possible. Thanks for any help. :)
 
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You typically apply for graduate programs the last year of your undergrad degree - so you'd apply in the fall as a senior. You don't need to have the degree in hand, but you do need to complete the bachelors before entering the masters program.
 
I'll be graduating with a BS in physics this coming spring, but I plan to start applying to graduate school sometime in December. My understanding is that this is a pretty standard thing to do.
 
its comparable to applying to college your last year of high school
 

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