Admission

Admission into the M.S. program is selective. An application package is considered in its entirety, but minimal requirements typically include:

• GRE: 1100 or better on the quantitative plus verbal (Q+V) Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

• TOEFL: for foreign students, 600 or better (paper exam) or 250 or better (computer exam) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

• GPA: grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) overall (or for the last 60 hours; preferably higher in computer science courses)

• a clear statement of study plan, including specific graduate study objectives, and

• a strong academic background in computer science and mathematics, including certain prerequisites.

Acceptance of students not meeting these criteria occurs only infrequently.

Note: pre-evaluation of students before formal application, beyond the above guidelines, is not available, since the application is considered as a whole.

Note: Faculty should NOT be contacted to inquire about available financial assistance or a student's potential for admission.