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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
           
Master of Science
Students seeking admission into the master’s program in computer science should have undergraduate preparation equivalent to a baccalaureate in a quantitative science, including calculus and linear algebra. Special arrangements can be made for students with good undergraduate preparation in other fields. The minimum requirements are:

  • A bachelor’s degree that includes two semesters of calculus and one semester of linear algebra.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0 for the last 60 hours. A GPA in quantitative courses of at least 3.3.
  • A GRE score of at least 1200 (verbal and quantitative) or 1800 (verbal, quantitative and analytical) is advisable based on our experience with student success in the program.

 

Full-time students with a strong computer science background who are contemplating a career in research may choose to be considered for a limited number of openings in the research M.S. degree plan. Students may only enter the research M.S. plan in the fall semester. All students admitted together in the research M.S. plan are required to take their core courses together.

Students lacking undergraduate preparation in computer science must complete the courses listed below. At the discretion of the graduate adviser, a diagnostic exam may be required. The required courses are:

CS 5301 Advanced Professional and Technical Communication
CS 5303 Computer Science I
CS 5330 Computer Science II
CS 5333 Discrete Structures
CS 5343 Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures
CS 5348 Operating Systems Concepts
CS 5349 Automata Theory
CS 5354 Software Engineering
CS 5390 Computer Networks

Substitution of CS 5303, 5330 by professional experience will be considered.

A student wishing to develop an emphasis in networks and telecommunications would substitute CS 3341 or an approved equivalent for CS 5349.

CS 5349 and CS 5390 are not required courses for students who choose to major in software engineering.

CS 5354 is a required prerequisite for students who choose to major in software engineering or the research M.S. degree plan only.

Doctor of Philosophy
A student may be admitted under either of two options:

Option 1

  • The student has a master’s degree in computer science or its equivalent.
  • A GPA of at least 3.5 and a GRE score of at least 1200 (verbal and quantitative) or 1800 (verbal, quantitative and analytical) is advisable based on our experience with student success in the program.

Option 2

  • The student has a B.S. in a related area that includes two semesters of calculus and linear algebra.
  • A GPA of at least 3.5 for the last 60 hours.
  • A GRE score of at least 1300 (verbal and quantitative) is advisable based on our experience with student success in the program.

Application Deadlines
U.S. applicants should have all necessary application materials, including supporting documents, to Enrollment Services by the following dates:

Semester Fall Spring Summer
Deadline July 1 Nov. 1 April 1

The deadlines for students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States are:

Fall semester: May 1
Spring semester: Sept. 1
Summer semester: March 1

Application Materials
The following application materials are needed for evaluation of your application:

  • An application form.
  • The appropriate application fee, which is nonrefundable.
  • A brief narrative (written in English) outlining your academic interests. Include any current or long-range interests in research, teaching or other professional objectives. If you have progressed far enough in your career to have publications or other evidence of scholarly endeavor, please describe these. Also list academic and professional organizations in which you are active and any fellowships, scholarships or other honors you have received.
  • Provide two official transcripts sent directly from each college or university attended. (While UT Dallas will accept hand-carried documents for the purposes of admission, official transcripts sent directly from the institution will be required no later than Census Day of the semester.)
  • Have required admission test scores sent to UT Dallas at the address below.
  • Furnish three letters of recommendation from individuals able to judge your probable success in graduate school.

 

All application materials should be mailed to:

The University of Texas at Dallas
Office of Enrollment Services HH10
Box 830688
Richardson, TX 75083-0688

Application Status

For the status of your application, visit http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/status/ . If you have questions regarding the application process or problems accessing your online application status, please contact Enrollment Services at 972-883-2270 (800-889-2443) or admissions-status@utdallas.edu.

Online Application
http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/

2008-2010 Graduate Catalog
http://www.utdallas.edu/dept/graddean/CAT2008/