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APPLY ONLINE

Submit your application, along with the $75 application fee, and track your application's progress online.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Computer Science

We are looking for applicants who have experience (personal, academic, or professional) with programming. A minimum (or equivalent of) 2 semesters in programming courses is required.

  • Complete application 
  • Transcript
  • Strong GPA (minimum 3.0 cumulative)
  • No GRE Required
  • 1 Letter of recommendation

Computer Engineering

We are looking for applicants with a strong math background. Ideally applicants will have completed up to Calculus III, but some completion of Calculus is needed.

  • Complete application
  • Transcript
  • Strong GPA (minimum 3.0 cumulative)
  • No GRE required
  • 2-3 Letters of recommendation

Application DEADLINES

  • Undergraduate/Graduate 4+1 Master’s Deadlies
    • May 15

APPLYING AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

International students seeking F-1 or J-1 status may apply only to the Blacksburg and Northern Virginia campuses and may not enroll in executive master's and virtual programs.  For more information about applying as an international student, visit our immigration services webpage.

Financial and immigration documents may be submitted after you receive admission into a graduate program.