Graduate Center
Admissions Requirements
MS Computer & Information Science
Admissions Criteria
To be considered for admission, all applicants to the MS Computer & Information Science program must possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in computer science or information systems. In addition, a background in mathematics including calculus, discrete mathematics and probability is required. Applicants must generally have an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale).
A GRE General Test score of at least 1200 over the quantitative and verbal reasoning portions of the exam is generally required for consideration. For international students requiring the TOEFL or IELTS, the GRE requirement is at least 680 on the quantitative portion of the exam.
For applicants taking the GRE Revised General Test after August 1, 2011, scores presented must fall within approximately the same GRE percentile performance as those who took the exam prior to this date. International applicants will require a quantitative score of at least153 on the Revised General Test.
Applicants not meeting the above admission criteria will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants without a CS or IS degree may be admitted conditionally but must demonstrate proficiency in discrete mathematics, computer organization, data structures, and object-oriented programming. This can be achieved in one of two ways for each of the four core areas described:
1. Submit an undergraduate transcript along with the SUNYIT Application for Graduate Admission showing a B grade or higher in each subject area.
2. Address the deficiency by completing the appropriate designated bridge course (CS 500, 502, 503, 505) with a B grade or higher within the first 16 credit hours of SUNYIT graduate work. Bridge courses are intended to provide students with fundamental knowledge in computer science as appropriate and serve to prepare students for advanced coursework. Bridge courses do not count toward the general elective component of the MS degree requirements.
Bridge Courses: CS 500 Discrete Structures, CS 502 Machine Structures, CS 503 Data Structures, CS 505 Object-oriented Programming
Application Materials Checklist
To apply for admission to the MS Computer & Information Science program, please submit the following materials to the SUNYIT Graduate Center, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502:
- Completed Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
- Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
- Official GRE score report (a waiver of this requirement may be requested based on undergraduate GPA and/or work experience)
For information and to register to take the GRE, please visit www.ets.org/gre.
The SUNYIT school code for GRE score reporting is 2896. - One letter of reference
- Resume
- Completed Application for Graduate Assistantship (optional)