The Admissions Committee evaluates the qualifications of applicants exclusively on the basis of written material submitted by each applicant. Due to the large number of applications, it is not possible to conduct personal interviews in the selection process. Students are encouraged to consult with an undergraduate advisor prior to submitting their application. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential to success in CompE and CS, both in the undergraduate programs and later in the workplace or graduate school. For this reason, the statement of purpose and evidence of written and oral communication skills will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee both on the basis of its content and also as a sample of the student's writing ability.
Enrollment is limited due to space, faculty, and budgetary limitations.
Applicants who, in the judgment of the Admissions Committee, are most likely to succeed in the program and contribute to the field will be admitted. Selection is made primarily on the basis of scholastic achievement and potential. Other selection criteria, such as work experience, is also considered. Applicants will be notified of admission status by letter 4 to 6 weeks after departmental application deadlines. In conformity with a standing policy of the University, the Department provides equal opportunity in education without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.