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Admission Requirement

Applicants for master’s level graduate studies in electrical and computer engineering should have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester hours of relevant undergraduate coursework in electrical engineering and/or computer engineering. However, if that GPA is below 3.0 but more than 2.75, and if other indicators promise success in the program, rules may still allow probationary admission. The department will notify the applicant by letter after careful examination of the application packet. The following documents are required for admission consideration:
  1. Application for admission.
  2. Official transcripts of all college coursework.
  3. Graduate engineering supplemental application.
  4. Official results of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test. The applicant must score in at least the 75th percentile on the quantitative portion of the GRE. Admission to our degree programs is competitive and a higher score is recommended.
  5. (For international students only) A minimum test score of TOEFL 550/ CBT 213 is needed. International students must also place in the top 25 percent of his or her graduating class.
  6. Three letters of recommendation for students with a GPA less than 3.0 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Note: High GRE verbal and quantitative scores and strong letters of recommendation may compensate for lower TOEFL scores and GPAs.

Acceptance or Denial

After thoroughly considering an applicant’s record, one of the following actions will be taken:

Normal Acceptance

The student is accepted unconditionally.

Normal Acceptance with Pre-program Requirements

This category applies to an otherwise qualified applicant who has a bachelor of science degree from an approved program, but not in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similarly named engineering discipline. The student will be notified in writing of any make-up requirements specified by the master’s committee.

Probationary Acceptance

Applicants with marginal credentials may be admitted conditionally. They will have to receive a B or better in each course in the first 12 hours of graduate coursework. In addition, make-up requirements may be set forth by the master’s committee.

Non-Acceptance

The student is not admitted. The student will be notified in writing of the admission denial. The letter may specify under what conditions a future application would be more favorably considered.

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