NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

APPLICATION MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS

 

Deadlines: All application materials for admission for full-time, part-time, and Special Student Status must be received by the College of Computer and Information Science no later than:

 

For Fall 2004 Semester admission for U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents August 31, 2004

 

For Spring 2005 Semester admission for International Applicants September 1, 2004

For Spring 2005 Semester admission for U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents October 30, 2004

 

Note: An international applicant is classified as anyone who is not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

 

Applications that become complete after the published deadlines will automatically be deferred to the next available semester for admission without exception.

 

Required Materials: Applicants must submit the following items without exception.

 

1.       A signed, completed application form.

 

2.       A $50.00 non-refundable application fee in the form of a check payable to Northeastern University.

(Check must be drawn on a U.S. bank). No application will be processed until this fee is paid.

 

3.       Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (indicating degree(s) earned, if applicable), mailed directly from the institution to the College of Computer and Information Science. (Photocopies are not acceptable).

 

4.       A typed 250-300 word personal statement, explaining the applicantÌs goals and reasons for undertaking graduate study in computer science. If the applicant feels that the application items submitted do no adequately reflect his or her abilities, these discrepancies should be discussed as well.

 

5.       Three letters of recommendation mailed directly by the writers. These letters should be from the people who are most familiar with the applicantÌs abilities and expertise. (Letters submitted by applicants themselves are not acceptable.)

 

6.       An official score report of the applicantÌs GRE General Examination, mailed to us directly by the Educational Testing Service. (Photocopies or reports submitted by applicants are not acceptable.)

 

7.       *An official score report of the applicantÌs TOEFL examination, mailed directly by the Educational Testing Service. The Test of Written English (TWE) is encouraged. (Photocopies or reports submitted by applicants are not acceptable.)

 

*TOEFL must be taken by all applicants, whose native language is not English, regardless of visa or educational status.

 

Notes

 

1.       New students are considered for assistantships for the Fall semester. Incomplete applications or applications received after January 15th will be considered for a graduate assistantship only after all other applications have been considered.

 

2.       Applications that become complete after the published deadlines will automatically be considered for the next available quarter for admission without exception (i.e., If application becomes complete after May 1 (IntÌl Apps.) or June 15 (U.S. & Perm. Res. Apps), the applicant will be considered for the Spring Semester instead of the Fall Semester).

 

 

 

 

Special Students (These requirements supercede those printed in our graduate school viewbook).

 

Special Students are students with a bachelorÌs degree who are not matriculated in the graduate degree program. If admitted, they may take a maximum of three courses in the College of Computer and Information Science. Acceptance as a Special Student does not guarantee admission to a degree program. However, those Special Students who subsequently apply to and are admitted to a degree program may petition the Director of the Graduate School to apply the credit earned as a Special Student towards their degree requirements. Special Students are expected to maintain a B (3.0) average. International Applicants are not eligible for Special Student Status.

 

Applicants for Special Student status must file the application form, application fee, official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, a personal statement (including the specific courses you wish to take), and two letters of recommendation.

 

Assistantships

 

Teaching and Research Assistantships are available for full-time students only. New assistantships are normally awarded in the fall semester only. You may apply by checking the appropriate box on the application form and by submitting ALL application materials by the deadline of January 15th.

 

Mailing Address This application and all supporting materials should be mailed to:

 

Director of Graduate Studies

College of Computer and Information Science

Northeastern University

161 Cullinane Hall

Boston, MA 02115

 

Financial Aid Students desiring additional information regarding other forms of financial aid should contact:

Office of Financial Aid

Northeastern University

356 Richards Hall

Boston, MA 02115

 

Note: International applicants are not eligible for any form of financial aid except graduate assistantship positions awarded by the College of Computer and Information Science. An international applicant is classified as anyone who is not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, regardless of visa status.

 

 

Please follow these instructions carefully to insure that your application receives the appropriate consideration in a timely manner. Applications are considered incomplete, and will not be evaluated, until ALL materials are received according to these instructions, without exception.

 

Rev. 6/03

 

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Ö Download the graduate school application package (apx 67 Kb). This package includes the application, instructions, and recommendation letters.

Ö Download the required financial form (DCF) for international students. You need to submit the DCF only after getting admitted to the Graduate School.

Ö Download the 2002-2003 Graduate School Guidebook (apx 241Kb). This is a printable version of the on-line guidebook.