Admission Requirements - PhD Computer and Information Sciences

Students who satisfy provisions under the Admission Requirements for All Programs and earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the sciences will be considered for admission.

Removing Deficiencies

Prior to the first week of classes, new Ph.D. students must meet with the graduate coordinator to select classes. This interview determines if the student needs remedial work in order to pursue a graduate degree.

Students with deficiencies in their undergraduate programs may be required to take courses as prerequisites for graduate courses. Deficiencies are usually noted as a
condition for admission. However, they may also be specified during the interview or later.

Students admitted to the Computer and Information Ph.D. program who do not have a master's degree in computer science must satisfy the course requirements for the thesis option for the MS in CS.

After the student has successfully passed the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination, the student must form an Advisory Examination Committee (AEC) and develop a plan of study.

Applicants not satisfying these requirements should work on a master’s degree in computer science before applying for admission to the Ph.D. program.