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• B.S. degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Introductory programming courses completed in the last 10 years with a grade ‘B’ or above (see note below)

• Official Transcripts

Goal statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the program

• Resume or CV

Recommendation letters (optional)

• International applicants should refer to the International Admission Page for special admission information

GRE scores are Not required for admission

• Applicant’s prior coursework should include college-level math, for example, MATH 155 or MATH 151Note:

IT industry work experience that demonstrates the applicant’s programming abilities might be considered as a substitute for introductory programming courses.

• Applicants who do not have introductory programming courses or IT experience should take courses equivalent to IS 147 and IS 247 or CMSC 201 and CMSC 202 and earn a ‘B’ or above.### International Student Admissions RequirementsVisit the Admissions Website

B.S. degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• Introductory programming courses completed in the last 10 years with a grade ‘B’ or above (see note below)

*Official Transcripts

• Goal statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the program

Resume or CV

• Recommendation letters (optional)

GRE scores are Not required for admission

• English proficiency scores (Exceptions to English Proficiency Requirement):* Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores: 90 iBT* International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores: Minimum sum of section scores: 27.5* Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic scores: 61* Duolingo English test: Minimum score 120

  * Scores must be less than 2 years old.

  *If you have a three-year degree versus a four-year degree, your transcript will be reviewed to determine whether you have met the necessary prerequisites for the program. Eligibility for admission can only be determined upon receipt of a complete application.

  Note:

IT industry work experience that demonstrates the applicant’s programming abilities might be considered as a substitute for introductory programming courses.

• Applicants who do not have introductory programming courses or IT experience should take courses equivalent to IS 147 and IS 247 or CMSC 201 and CMSC 202 and earn a ‘B’ or above