The outcomes of students who completed a ChE graduate bridging course sequence were compared against a group of students with ad hoc preparation. Bridging course students were found to have a modestly higher rate of graduate degree conferral and slightly lower graduate GPAs (though the GPA effect size was found to be small to medium) compared to ad hoc student preparation. Preparing students for ChE graduate school using bridging courses requires less time and monetary investment for students with similar outcomes.