Alyson 2019/01/16 Application Note Rochester Institute of Technology – MS in Computer Science I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION MS – Computer Science The MS program in Computer Science consists of a core curriculum, a diverse set of clusters, and many additional electives The core provides students with a solid background in the theoretical principles underlying computer science, which ensures that graduates acquire the intellectual tools necessary to keep up-to-date in this rapidly evolving discipline The clusters provide students with the opportunity to obtain depth in a computer science discipline The electives add the necessary breadth of knowledge required by industry This combination prepares our graduates to engineer modern computing systems, and contribute in all aspects of systems life cycles Clusters are offered in a variety of areas, including computer graphics and visualization, data management, distributed systems, intelligent systems, programming languages and tools, security, and theory Certain pre-approved courses from other departments also may be counted toward the degree The program helps students prepare for academic and research careers in computer science or a related discipline The program is designed for students who have an undergraduate major or minor in computer science as well as those who have a strong background in a field in which computers are applied Faculty members in the department are actively engaged in research in artificial intelligence, wireless networks, pattern recognition, computer vision, visualization, data management, combinatorics, and distributed computing systems There are many opportunities for graduate students to participate in these activities toward thesis or project work and independent study This is a STEM eligible program https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/programs-of-study/deadlines-requirements/programdetail/1715 https://www.cs.rit.edu/ms-computer-science-overview II DEADLINE Rolling There is no specific deadline for applications; applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout the year until the program reaches capacity https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/programs-of-study/deadlines-requirements/programdetail/1715 III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Prerequisites Applicants must satisfy prerequisite requirements in mathematics (differential and integral calculus, probability and statistics, discrete mathematics, and computer science theory) and Application Note computing (experience with a modern high-level language [e.g., C++, Java], data structures, software design methodology, introductory computer architecture, operating systems, and programming language concepts) Degree Requirements Applicants should have a baccalaureate or equivalent degree from an accredited institution and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) RIT undergraduate students in computer science, computational math, biomedical computing, or computer engineering technology may study for both their BS and MS degrees through accelerated programs GRE Requirements GRE scores also can be considered for applicants whose undergraduate grade point average is lower than 3.0 Submit scores from the GRE Applicants with undergraduate degrees from foreign colleges and universities are required to submit GRE scores GRE scores from other students may be requested English Language Exams TOEFL (Internet): 88 IELTS: 6.5 https://www.cs.rit.edu/ms-computer-science-overview https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/programs-of-study/deadlines-requirements/programdetail/1715 IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS Online Application Application Fee RIT requires a $65 application fee for applicants other than RIT alumni and current students within one school year of completing another RIT program Your application fee can be paid with a credit card at this page or within your application status page Transcripts RIT requires transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended, including transcript grading keys For application review, we will accept unofficial copies of your transcripts How I submit my unofficial transcripts? Upload copies of your transcripts with the submission of your online application You may also upload your transcripts through your Application Status page after you have submitted your application If you are admitted, and you choose to enroll at RIT, you will need to provide your official transcripts How I submit official, original transcripts? Choose one of the following: By mail – Original transcripts issued by your university and sent to RIT in a sealed Application Note envelope (If they are mailed to you, they must remain in their original, sealed envelope.) Attention: Office of Graduate Enrollment Services Rochester Institute of Technology Bausch & Lomb Center, Bldg 77, Room A-130 58 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623-5604 Digital Copy - Some institutions allow you to request a digital copy You can request a PDF official copy be emailed to gradinfo@rit.edu In-Person - You may present them in-person in their original, sealed envelope Official Test Scores RIT’s code for ETS reporting is 2760 Please not include a department code IELTS score reports may be sent to us electronically or in paper format from the testing agency If you have concerns about your IELTS score report, please email gradinfo@rit.edu with this concern and note the difference Please note test scores are received by RIT approximately weeks after the date you requested the scores to be sent to us Allow an additional - days from the date RIT should receive the official scores for processing and checklist updates If your name on your application does NOT match the name on your score report, that may be the reason for your test score checklist item not being updated to “received.” Please email gradinfo@rit.edu with this concern and note the name difference Two letters of recommendation Submit two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources Two or more letters of recommendation are required for admission to all RIT graduate programs except those offered by the College of Business Recommendations should come from members of the academic community and/or workplace professionals who know your qualifications for graduate study The preferred method for the submission of recommendation letters is to use the functionality within the online application Recommendation letters should be submitted directly to RIT from the referee/person writing the letter for you You will be able to enter information for your recommenders and submit an email request for letters through the online application If your recommenders are unable to submit their letters using the above method, then letters may be emailed directly by recommenders to gradinfo@rit.edu or sent by postal mail to the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services Personal Statement Resume/Curriculum Vitae Passport Copy Contact Info Application Note Computer Science Department Office The Computer Science Department Office & Student Services is located in Golisano Hall, Rm 3005 The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm Phone: +1-585-475-2995 TTY: +1-585-475-7693 Fax: +1-585-475-4935 Postal address Rochester Institute of Technology Computer Science Department 102 Lomb Memorial Dr Rochester, NY 14623-5608 https://join.rit.edu/apply/ https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/apply/application-instructions https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/apply/information-for-international-applicants https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/programs-of-study/deadlines-requirements/programdetail/1715 https://www.cs.rit.edu/contact V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE Personal Statement Submit a personal statement of educational objectives outlining the applicant’s research/project interests, career goals, and suitability to the program Please upload a personal statement describing your educational objectives You may wish to address: (1) why you are applying for the program, (2) how your degree program will relate to your long-range career objectives, (3) what personal or “nonacademic” qualities you will contribute to the learning environment in your program, (4) what prior experience you have with respect to your chosen program, and (5) specifically why you want to attend RIT (From Online Application) https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/programs-of-study/deadlines-requirements/programdetail/1715 VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT Tuition & Fee Tuition The cost of your graduate degree is based on the number of credits required to complete the degree, and varies by program The RIT graduate tuition rate is $1,897 per credit hour Graduate tuition is charged each semester, as indicated in the chart below, based on the number of credit hours in which you are enrolled Application Note Credit Hours Tuition Rate (2018-2019) - 11 credit hours $1,897 per credit hour 12 - 18 credit hours $22,760 per semester *Most graduate courses are credit hours each; students who take or more credit hours per semester are considered full-time status Students in many of our graduate programs take courses per semester (9 credit hours) which is billed at the “per-credit-hour” (9 credit hours x $1,897 = $17,073) Other graduate programs require their students to take four or more courses/semester (12 - 18 credit hours) Students taking 12 credit hours or more per semester are billed at the fixed rate of $22,760 Fees: RIT charges a graduate student activities fee of $144 per semester for full-time graduate students Living Expenses: Costs will vary depending on where you choose to live, estimated average approximately $13,046 per year Students have the option of staying on campus or off-campus; off-campus may be less expensive, but also may be less convenient so be sure to weigh the trade-off between convenience and cost when considering housing options Learn more about on-campus housing Health Insurance: RIT requires all graduate students to carry medical insurance, international students will automatically billed for health insurance at a cost of approximately $1,850 per year Note to International Applicants Please provide all educational records and admission materials to the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services no later than 10 weeks before your desired entrance date to allow appropriate processing time for your application If you currently hold an F-2 Visa, please note the following: Applicants for a change of status from F-2 to F-1 may not attend RIT until their change of status is approved by USCIS You will find change of status information on the International Student Services website RIT's ISS staff will assist you in applying for a change of status Please contact the ISS office at 475-6943 as soon as possible to begin the process of changing your visa status Declaration of Finances & Official Bank Statement The Declaration of Financial Support Form and an official bank statement is required for international students who plan to apply for student F-1 visa status These documents are not required for admissions consideration, but will be required as soon as possible after an applicant learns of acceptance Bank statements issued within the past six (6) months must be submitted before an I20 can be issued Bank statements must be marked with the official stamp and/or seal of the issuing bank - notarized copies cannot be accepted Bank statements must show the equivalent of at least $60,532 USD minus any assistantship and/ Application Note or scholarship monies you are awarded In order to apply for a student visa, U.S government regulations require international students to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to meet the costs of tuition, fees, supplies, and living expenses for at least nine months of full-time study International students who need to apply for a student visa must submit to RIT an original bank statement showing the amount available for their education In addition, if the funds are not in the student's name, a letter of support from the person owning the assets is also required In the case of support by a government agency or other organization, an original letter indicating the amount of funding and the period of time it is available is required The applicant should request two original copies of these documents-one for RIT and the other set to take with them to the Visa interview Once the student is admitted and these documents have been declared acceptable the appropriate form (I-20 or DS-2019) can be issued by RIT You may upload scanned copies of these documents to your online application or you may scan and email them to gradinfo@rit.edu https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/apply/costs-funding https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/apply/information-for-international-applicants VII STATUS CHECK Verifying Application Status You will receive email acknowledgment that RIT has received your application This notice also will tell you if any necessary items are missing from your file Your admissions portal application checklist will tell you if we have received all of the required documents and forms necessary to make your application complete Each graduate department makes its own admission decisions on its own schedule You will be notified of your admission status as soon as possible For information concerning the decision status of your completed application, or for further information about application procedures, contact: RIT Office of Graduate Enrollment Services phone: 585-475-2229 e-mail: gradinfo@rit.edu Rochester Institute of Technology Bausch & Lomb Center, Bldg 77, Room A-130 58 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623-5604 Attention: Office of Graduate Enrollment Services NOTE: Please be sure to use the same name and same spelling of your name on all forms, records and correspondence https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/apply/application-instructions Application Note VIII OTHER / FINANCIAL AID / INTERVIEW Graduate Student Funding Graduate Scholarships Scholarship awards are made by the academic department at the time you apply for admission, are based on academic excellence, and vary by student and department Awards are typically made based on a percentage of tuition and are renewable each year as long as you meet expectations for academic performance You will be considered for a graduate scholarship as long as you answer “yes” to that question when you submit the application for admission Graduate Assistantship Many of our full-time graduate students are awarded assistantships for teaching, research, or administrative work Graduate Assistants receive wages (hourly wage determined by the department making the appointment) in exchange for work performed Some graduate students also receive tuition remission (funding toward tuition) in addition to receiving wages for assistantship duties Contact your graduate program director for more information about opportunities in your department Campus Jobs Graduate students who are studying full-time may apply to work part-time on campus through RIT Student Employment RIT has more than 9,000 campus jobs available each year, and students work 10 – 20 hours per week http://www.rit.edu/emcs/seo/ Educational Loans Graduate students who are U.S Citizens and permanent residents and are enrolled in or more credits per term may apply for educational loans from several sources: federal programs and alternative (non-federal) programs Loans are an invaluable resource for students because repayment begins months after you leave school and is traditionally scheduled over a ten-year period beginning months after you leave school Visit http://www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/graduate_domestic.html for more information https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/apply/costs-funding ... sealed envelope.) Attention: Office of Graduate Enrollment Services Rochester Institute of Technology Bausch & Lomb Center, Bldg 77, Room A-130 58 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623-5604... change of status Please contact the ISS office at 475-6943 as soon as possible to begin the process of changing your visa status Declaration of Finances & Official Bank Statement The Declaration of. .. application review, we will accept unofficial copies of your transcripts How I submit my unofficial transcripts? Upload copies of your transcripts with the submission of your online application You