Admissions Criteria
Admission to this program requires:
- A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) for the last two years of undergraduate work.
- If any other graduate work has been completed, the average GPA must be at least 3.0.
- Scores from the General Aptitude Test of the Graduate Record Examination. Applicants who have at least a 3.2 grade point average in the last half of their undergraduate work may be eligible for admission without the GRE. This decision is made by the associate dean of the College after reviewing the application.
- Complete graduate school application.
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended. Click here to use our Transcript Lookup Tool to assist you in contacting your previous institutions.
- Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic).
- Submission of your resume and a 500 word essay on why you wish to pursue graduate studies in software engineering.
- International Students must submit a TOEFL score indicating a minimum of 600 (paper exam) or 250 (CBT exam). For more information, view the International Students page.
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The Admissions Committee evaluates all credentials submitted by applicants to determine a student's ability and potential to succeed in graduate study. In addition, the committee is interested in the applicant's potential to contribute to his/her program of study and to the University community as a whole.
Applications are accepted for Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Apply today!
