Admissions are strictly competitive.
The Department's policy is to admit only those students who have demonstrated a potential for outstanding performance in their graduate work. Provisional admission is granted to students whose past performance provides reasonable, but not strong, evidence of their capacity to pursue graduate work toward a degree. The Non-degree category is used primarily by students who wish to take graduate courses but not necessarily pursue a degree. Non-degree students who wish to enter the degree program must formally apply for admission. An earned baccalaureate in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited program with a reputation for high academic standards.