Master of Science in Computer Science

In addition to admission policies established by the Graduate School, all applicants are required to submit the following:

Undergraduate transcripts that show the equivalent of a major in a computing field with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Three letters of recommendation that evaluate the applicant’s academic ability, professional maturity, and communication skills.
A personal essay that discusses the applicant's reason for pursuing the M.S. in Computer Science. 
A curriculum vita, detailing any IT-related work experience.
Additionally, international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as specified by Graduate School Admission Policies.

Applicants will be evaluated for admission based on evidence of preparedness for graduate study in computer science, as attested to by academic performance and/or professional experience.  As a rule,  this will include a background in programming, including data structures; a background in databases and computer organization; a background in college math, including probability and statistics or calculus; and additional experience related to the concentration of choice: i.e.,

for AI/ML, linear algebra
for applied computer science, the equivalent of upper-division coursework in systems, database, and/or programming languages
for software engineering, the equivalent of an undergraduate course in software engineering