The School of EECS offers outstanding opportunities for graduate studies in the fields of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) and computer science (CS). Generally, we only consider applications for Fall term. Winter or spring term applications are considered on a case by case basis with prior permission from an EECS faculty member.

Applications for admission and financial assistance for Fall 2010 will be accepted beginning September 1, 2009. Applications must be submitted and all materials received by the School of EECS no later than January 15, 2010 in order to be complete. Incomplete applications may not be considered for admission or funding.

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Prior Degree
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. International students must have completed the equivalent of a four-year American baccalaureate degree.

Grade Point Average (GPA)
EECS requires a minimum “B” average (3.00 GPA on a 4.00-point scale) on the last two years of undergraduate work and any work completed thereafter.

Effective July 1, 2008 for Fall 2009 admission or later, if the student has completed his or her baccalaureate degree in a country that is a signatory of the Bologna Declaration, then

• A baccalaureate degree of at least three years duration with a B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) in the last two years, plus all subsequent graded course work;

OR:

• A baccalaureate degree of at least three years duration with a two-year (equivalent to 45-quarter credits) graduate degree.

GRE
EECS requires the General GRE test for most, but not all, students. Scores cannot be more than five (5) years old at the time when graduate studies start.

Applicants to Computer Science: The general GRE is required for all applicants. The minimum requirement is a combined score of 1200 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections. The subject test is not required.

Applicants to Electrical and Computer Engineering: The general GRE is required for all international applicants (non U.S. citizens) unless a baccalaureate or advanced degree has been granted from a U.S. university. The minimum requirement is a combined score of 1300 on the Quantitative and Analytical portions. Under the new GRE format, the minimum requirements are a score of 700 in the Quantitative portion and 4.0 in the Analytical Writing portion. The subject test is not required.

Language Proficiency
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English, including those transferring from English speaking colleges and universities. (If in doubt about whether TOEFL is required of applicants from your country, send email to graduate.admissions@oregonstate.edu.) The TOEFL requirement is waived for applicants receiving a degree from a U.S. university. Scores cannot be more than two (2) years old at the time when graduate studies start. The minimum requirement is 600 written or 250 computer based. The minimum TOEFL iBT requirement is 80 with a minimum score of 18 in each of the four tests (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). If the TOEFL is not available in your country, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be used as an alternative to the TOEFL for assessing language proficiency. The minimum requirement is 7.0.

Statement of Objectives
Applicants must include a description of their objectives in pursuing the advanced degree. This should be a brief (maximum of one page when printed) summary of the applicant's career goals, research interests, and pertinent experience. This information is submitted as part of the electronic admission form (see below).

Recommendation Letters
Three letters of professional reference are required from former professors or employers familiar with the applicant's technical ability. Particularly valuable are letters that assess the applicant's preparation and ability to complete a research project. Applicants with a master's degree should include the major professor as one reference. Do not submit paper letters of recommendation. Letters must be submitted electronically (see below).

Course Equivalency Form
Applicants for degrees in Computer Science must identify the courses they have taken using a special Course Equivalency Form. This must be submitted electronically (see below).

Applying for Admission

1. Materials that must be submitted electronically

• Application for Graduate Admission: online application form
• Statement of Objectives: (part of online application )
• Fee: $60 by credit card (part of online application
• Research Interest Areas: You must apply to a particular research interest area, not just to the CS or ECE degree program. This information is included as part of the online application.
• Recommendation Letters: You must provide the names and email addresses of three professional references as part of the online application. The references will be emailed instructions on how to submit their letters.
• GRE: You must self-report your scores as part of the online application. You must also send your scores to OSU (see #2 below). Scores must be no older than 5 years at the time when your graduate studies start.
• TOEFL/IELTS: You must self-report your scores as part of the online application. You must also send your scores to OSU (see #2 below). Scores must be no older than 2 years at the time when your graduate studies start.
• Course Equivalency Form (required for CS applicants only): You must fill out the Course Equivalency Form as part of the online application.

Note: this is a two-part application process.
The main university application must be completed and submitted first at http://infosu.oregonstate.edu/apply.

Second, complete and submit the part of the application which is EECS-specific at https://secure.oregonstate.edu/gradapp/.

2. Materials that must be submitted by mail

Mail the following to: Graduate School, Oregon State University, 300 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, OR 97331-2106, USA; 541-737-4881; graduate.admissions@oregonstate.edu.

• Transcripts: One official transcript from all previous academic work, undergraduate and graduate (grade slips and web printable transcripts or reports will not be accepted). To be official transcripts must be issued directly by the school and arrive in our office in an unopened envelope.

Note: MAIS applicants must submit five photocopies of all transcripts.

Note: Current and former Oregon State University students are not required to provide OSU transcripts.

International Official academic records: Oregon State requires official academic records and statements of all degrees earned from all institutions attended after high school. Academic records should arrive in our office in a sealed envelope issued by the school and should bear the original stamp or seal of the school official responsible for issuing such records, such as the registrar or controller of exams for that institution. Faxed, scanned, and notarized copies are not considered official and will not be accepted. Records certified by lecturers, professors, or any other school officials who do not hold primary responsibility for maintaining the academic records of the institution will not be accepted.

Translations: Academic records from non-US institutions are expected to be in an official language of the country in which they were earned. English language translations are also required. We will accept literal (not interpretative) English translations from any qualified translator, and they should be sent in addition to (not in lieu of) the official academic record.

Note for applicants from India: Where possible, Oregon State requires the annual mark sheets and degree statements issued and certified by the university issuing the degree, not the affiliated or constituent college attended. Mark sheets issued by colleges are accepted only when university mark sheets are not yet available. Do NOT send intermediate or higher secondary school records.

• International applicants must also send the following documents with the application materials:
  • One photocopy of official TOEFL or IELTS scores. If admitted, official scores must be received by the Graduate School prior to the start of your first term of enrollment.
  • One photocopy of official GRE scores. If admitted, official scores must be received by the Graduate School prior to the start of your first term of enrollment.
  • financial certificate with supporting documentation, demonstrating sufficient financial resources for the desired academic program. (International applicants, please read Finances and Funding for International Students at OSU.)