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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. Equivalent to Virginia Tech's CS 1114 and CS 2114 or to Northern Virginia Community College courses CSC 222 and CSC 223.

  • 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 Calculus I and II.

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

Application DEADLINES

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

DEADLINES FALL PRIORITY SPRING PRIORITY
Domestic Regular Application
March 1
October 1
International Regular Application
March 1
September 1
Accelerated 4+1 Virginia Tech and Partner Schools Application
May 1
December 1

For a comprehensive list of computer science deadlines, visit this site.

Click here for scholarship information. NOTE: All scholarship applications must be submitted no later than the priority application deadline.

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.