Missouri University of Science and Technology_additional_2019

Additional Note Missouri University of Science and Technology– M.S in Computer Science I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION As a graduate student in the computer science program, the majority of your time will be spent doing advanced research in one of the computer science department's major area of excellence: critical infrastructure protection If you haven't already, you'll have to complete CompSci 5200: Analysis of Algorithms prior to graduation When you apply for the program, you can elect a thesis or non-thesis track: HESIS OPTION This track requires the completion of 25 hours of graduate course work (a minimum of at the 6000 level in computer science lecture courses and one credit hour of CS 6010 Seminar), six to nine hours of research, and the successful completion and defense of a research thesis Information about how theses are graded can be found in the thesis rubric NON-THESIS OPTION This track requires the completion of 31 hours of graduate coursework (a minimum of 15 at the 6000 level in computer science lecture courses and one credit hour of CS 6010 Seminar) http://cs.mst.edu/programs/graduate/masterofscience/ II DEADLINE  Fall Semester (August-December) - apply between April and June 15  Spring Semester (January-May) - apply between October and November 15  Summer Semester (May-July) - apply between February and April https://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/international/graduate/ III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT  GRE A minimum GRE verbal score of >= 144 A minimum GRE Quantitative >= 155 A minimum GRE AWA score >= 4.0 Missouri S&T’s GRE test center code is 6876 http://cs.mst.edu/programs/graduate/masterofscience/ https://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/international/graduate/  TOEFL/IELTS A minimum TOEFL score of >= 89 or IELTS >= 7, for those students not speaking English as their native language Missouri S&T’s TOEFL test center code is 6876 IELTS scores sent to: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Additional Note Office of Admissions, 106 Parker Hall, 300 West 13th Street, Rolla, MO 65409 – USA https://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/international/graduate/ http://cs.mst.edu/programs/graduate/masterofscience/  GPA An undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better over the last years http://cs.mst.edu/programs/graduate/masterofscience/  Transcript Please upload a scanned copy or digital facsimile of your transcript from this institution You may upload those pages now as a single- or multi-page PDF, or each page as a JPEG or TIFF image file Your scanned document may be large and may take several minutes to upload depending upon the speed of your connection From Online Application Transcripts sent to: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Office of Admissions, 106 Parker Hall, 300 West 13th Street, Rolla, MO 65409 – USA  Letters of Recommendation: required From Online Application  Statement of Purpose The personal statement gives you an opportunity to let our admissions staff get to know you on a deeper level than your test scores and grades allow us 1,000 words or less here From Online Application IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS  Submit an online application through https://connect.mst.edu/apply/ Online Application Fees: $75  Transcript Please upload a scanned copy or digital facsimile of your transcript from this institution You may upload those pages now as a single- or multi-page PDF, or each page as a JPEG or TIFF image file Your scanned document may be large and may take several minutes to upload depending upon the speed of your connection From Online Application Transcripts sent to: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Office of Admissions, 106 Parker Hall, 300 West 13th Street, Rolla, MO 65409 – USA  English Proficiency and Required Tests A minimum TOEFL score of >= 89 or IELTS >= 7, for those students not speaking English as their native language Additional Note Missouri S&T’s TOEFL test center code is 6876 IELTS scores sent to: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Office of Admissions, 106 Parker Hall, 300 West 13th Street, Rolla, MO 65409 – USA https://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/international/graduate/ http://cs.mst.edu/programs/graduate/masterofscience/  Letters of Recommendation: required  Statement of Purpose The personal statement gives you an opportunity to let our admissions staff get to know you on a deeper level than your test scores and grades allow us 1,000 words or less here From Online Application https://computerscience.engineering.unt.edu/sites/default/files/CSCI_Handout_Holisti c.edit_.1.25.2018.pdf From Online Application  Contact Information Graduate coordinator Computer Science Department Missouri University of Science and Technology 500 West 15th Street 342 Computer Science Building Rolla, MO 65409-0350 Phone: 573-341-6642 E-mail: csgradcoord@mst.edu Dawn Davis, Office Support Assistant IV Computer Science Department Missouri University of Science and Technology 500 West 15th Street 342 Computer Science Bldg Rolla, MO 65409-0350 Phone: 573-341-6642 E-mail: dawnd@mst.edu http://cs.mst.edu/programs/graduate/masterofscience/ V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE  Statement of Purpose Additional Note The personal statement gives you an opportunity to let our admissions staff get to know you on a deeper level than your test scores and grades allow us 1,000 words or less here From Online Application VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT  Financial Statement Requirements In order for International Affairs (IA) to issue you an I-20/DS-2019 from Missouri S&T, you must provide a financial statement that demonstrates you have sufficient funds to cover living and educational expenses for full-time study Please refer to the financial statement requirements listed below for what must be included on the statement You will be required to provide a financial statement to meet the required I-20/DS2019 cost of attendance for a minimum nine-month period, as listed here The total amount listed for each degree type includes educational fees, room and board, books and supplies, personal needs, and health insurance Please note that health insurance is mandatory for all international students, and your admission to Missouri S&T is contingent upon your purchase of this mandatory insurance policy For more information, see health insurance Note that financial statements are not required as part of the S&T application process, but upon admission you must submit the financial statement to be issued your I-20 or DS-2019 which is required to apply for a F-1 or J-1 student visa You can send the statement at any time to the International Affairs However, to enable us to issue you your immigration document in a timely manner, we encourage you to send a scanned copy as soon as possible via email or mail to: International Affairs Missouri University of Science and Technology 103 Norwood Hall, 320 W 12th Street Rolla, Missouri 65409-1060 USA Email: ia@mst.edu Telephone: +1-573-341-4208  F-1 VISA Receive the I-20 / DS-2019 from S&T Review the US Department of State (DOS) website for visa application requirements for a F-1 OR Review the J-1 application requirements at this DOS website Additional Note Pay the SEVIS fee Consult this DOS website for average visa appointment and issuance wait times Make your visa interview appointment and pay the visa application fee Attend your visa interview Receive notification if your visa has been approved or denied If your visa is approved by the DOS, follow instructions for passport/visa pickup 10 Make travel arrangements to Missouri S&T  Tuition and Fee http://futurestudents.mst.edu/costs/cost-estimates/ VII STATUS CHECK https://connect.mst.edu/account/login?r=https%3a%2f%2fconnect.mst.edu%2fapply %2fstatus VIII OTHER  Assistantship and Fellowship Opportunities  Graduate Assistantships in Areas of National Need (GAANN) application  National Physical Science Consortium Fellowship application  Computer Science Graduate Assistantship application GTA/GRA Assessment Procedures https://cs.mst.edu/programs/graduate/masterofscience/ o ... minutes to upload depending upon the speed of your connection From Online Application Transcripts sent to: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Office of Admissions, 106 Parker Hall, 300 West... minutes to upload depending upon the speed of your connection From Online Application Transcripts sent to: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Office of Admissions, 106 Parker Hall, 300 West... csgradcoord@mst.edu Dawn Davis, Office Support Assistant IV Computer Science Department Missouri University of Science and Technology 500 West 15th Street 342 Computer Science Bldg Rolla, MO 65409-0350