Graduate
Admissions
Computer and Information Science
Applicants must have a four-year bachelor's or equivalent degree. We place great weight on the quality of the institution. The applicant must have adequate computer science background, as determined by the admissions committee.
Applicants who begin a graduate program in computer science at another institution should complete at least a year in that program before applying to us. If the program is a master's program, we normally require completion of the program before registration here. If the program is a doctoral program, we ask for evidence of eligibility to continue that program.
Admissions Requirements:
- A B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related field is desirable.
- Background knowledge requirements - core CS topics, Data Structures, Math, etc. Applicants with deficiencies in these areas may be recommended to enroll in courses in Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, etc. as needed with guidance from faculty. Please contact the graduate program coordinator if you have questions about background knowledge requirements.
- We strongly encourage outstanding candidates from other disciplines to apply.
GPA. We expect our entering students to have a grade point average (GPA) equivalent to at least 3.00 (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0) in all their courses as well in computer science and mathematics courses.
Application Deadlines
Fall Admission: January 15
Spring Admission: September 15
Application Process
Complete the online application and then complete the following items and mail them to the Department of Computer and Information Science:
- Official transcripts and evidence of degrees awarded (with English translation), if necessary.
- Computer Science Application Form 1 (.doc) and Form 2 (.doc)
- Letters of recommendations (3)
- Statement of purpose
- Copies of TOEFL reports, if appropriate
- GRE score
Graduate Record Examination
Scores on the Graduate Record Exam are required for admissions.
International Students
All applicants whose native language is not English must submit proof of English proficiency. The TOEFL requirement is a minimum 550 score for the paper-based test or 79 overall for the iBT (section minimums - 19 Reading, 14 Listening, 18 Speaking & Writing). An IELTS band score of at least 6.5 is also acceptable.
Potential applicants with questions are advised to contact a graduate advisor by calling 317-274-9727.
