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ADMISSIONS

 

Application Deadline

Rolling admissions

 

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, all applicants must submit the following documents directly to Lisa Lancor, the Graduate Coordinator:

  • a one page statement indicating their academic background, area of interest and their career plans
  • three letters of recommendation

Candidates seeking admission are expected to have a bachelor's degree in Comptuer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a grade point average (GPA) or 3.0 (out of 4.0) or high in courses in the major and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

 

Prerequisites

Students with a bachelor's degree in majors other than Computer Science or Computer Engineering who are seeking admission will receive conditional admission. Upon completion or proof of equivalency of the following courses with a grade of B or better their status will be changed to full admission.

Computer Science Requirements

Mathematics Requirements

  • MAT178: Elementary Discrete Mathematics
  • MAT221: Intermediate Applied Statistics
  • MAT372: Linear Algebra 

No more than 6 credits of graduate level Computer Science related courses may be transferred from other institutions.  Once the university has a completed application file with all required documentation, Lisa Lancor, the Graduate Coordinator will arrange a personal interview with the applicant.

 

International Students

If you are an international student, please visit the School of Graduate Studies website for requirements and checkout this FAQ which addresses commonly asked questions about Connecticut residency requirements for international students.


After Admission Requirements are Satisfied

All students who satisfy the admission requirements of the program must draft a program of study in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator of the department.  The planned program will outline all courses that must be completed before the master's degree is conferred.  Students will select the concentration area of their interest, elective courses, and a thesis or comprehensive examination with scholarly paper option.  Upon final approval of the application and planned program by the Dean of Graduate Studies, applicants will receive a letter of acceptance and a copy of the planned program verifying their status as a matriculated graduate student.