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We require candidates for graduate degrees to attain a specified minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) for all courses submitted in partial satisfaction of the degree requirements. Therefore, we will review your transcript to judge if you have demonstrated the ability to achieve at least the minimum GPA for the degree for which you are applying (3.45 out of 4 for the Ph.D., 3.25 out of 4 for the MS degree and 3.0 out of 4.0 for the MCS degree). We request that you do not convert your grades to the 4.0 system if that system is not used by your university. We have had vast experience in evaluating students based on the grading systems of their own universities and know that often there is no accurate way of converting. In addition to reviewing your transcript, we consider academic institutions you have attended, your letters of recommendation, your personal statement, your relevant past experience, your GRE scores (not required for MCS students), and any other submissions, such as published papers, that you may wish to include. We take all of the above factors into account in an attempt to accurately gauge your potential for success in our graduate program.
We accept applications from qualified candidates from both the U.S. and abroad. There are no minimum GRE scores but all non-native English speaking students must attain minimum test scores as required by the Graduate School.
We accept students with undergraduate degrees in many fields. We expect that you will have an excellent record in your own field as well as a compelling reason to add or change to computer science. Also, if your undergraduate degree is not in computer science or a closely related field, your record must demonstrate that you have sufficient background to be able to make up any technical deficiencies and ensure the success of your graduate studies here.
If your GPA is below 2.8, your chance of getting accepted is very small. If your GPA is below 3.25 but above 2.8, you have a small chance of admission but you must have a very strong record from your supporting material such as letters of recommendation, significant career achievements, unusual circumstances and GRE scores. If your poor GPA was years ago, we would expect to see more recent successful Computer Science course work.
Since we only admit students for the fall term, it is important that an applicant pays attention to the deadlines. For those students who are local and miss the deadline, they can begin taking courses as non-degree students. There is no guarantee that you will be able to get into a class or that you will be accepted into the program by doing this. Also non-degree seeking students are not eligible for any departmental or University support.
