Application Procedures
Application for admission to a graduate degree program in CS involves submitting a formal application through the Graduate School's online application for admission. An application must be accompanied by an application fee. In addition, the applicant must have the following original paperwork sent directly from the originating institutions or people:
- Official transcripts from ALL institutions attended
- Official GRE score report from Educational Testing Service in New Jersey (and TOEFL scores for international applicants)
The following supplemental materials must be uploaded in the online application or mailed to the CS Department:
- A personal goal statement indicating why you feel prepared to pursue the degree program and why you want to pursue this degree (uploaded in your online application)
- Minimum course requirement form if you do not have a BS in computer science (uploaded in your online application)
- Three letters of recommendation from professors who know your abilities that must address your ability and readiness to pursue a graduate program in computer science (submitted online by your references to your ApplyYourself application).
In order to be considered for admission in a particular semester, the Director of Graduate Studies, according to the following deadlines must receive all required paperwork:
- Fall Admission: Applications and all paperwork must be received by March 1st. Letters of acceptance will be sent by May 1st.
- Winter Admission: Applications and all paperwork must be received by October 1st. Letters of acceptance will be sent by November 15th.
Copies of the required papers (transcripts, GRE scores, etc.) cannot be accepted in lieu of the official reports from the originating institutions. Copies of these records can be submitted for evaluation, but any decision on admission is non-binding until the official records have been received. International students are urged to submit all paperwork well in advance of the published deadlines.
All MU students (current or prior) must meet the same requirements as external students. The only difference is that MU students file one of the following forms (in lieu of an MU Application Form):
- Current undergraduates or Non-Degree Graduates: Transfer of Division form (available from your current department)
- Previous students: Request to Re-enroll form
- Current graduate students in another department: Change of Advisor, Degree Program or Division form.
These forms can be obtained from the Department Office or the Graduate School, 210 Jesse Hall.
Related Links
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Fellowships/Assistances
Graduate Handout PDF (download)
