Important notice! The application period for Fall 2008 admission is September 1, 2007-January 15, 2008 |
The School of EECS offers outstanding opportunities for graduate studies in the fields of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) and computer science (CS). Applications for admission and financial assistance for Fall 2008 will be accepted beginning July 1st. All application materials must be received by January 15, 2008. Applications received after the January 15th deadline may not be considered for admission or funding. Generally, we consider applications for Fall term only.
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Minimum Admission Requirements
To become an Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science graduate student you must be admitted to Oregon State University through both the Office of Admissions and the School of EECS. The faculty in EECS examine the material submitted to determine adequacy of academic background and to decide whether facilities in the School are adequate for the expressed aims of the student. The Office of Admissions will determine whether the general university conditions for admission have been met. Applicants will be notified by the Office of Admissions as to the action taken. A critical consideration in the decision is whether the applicant's academic objectives can be satisfactorily fulfilled. EECS does not have the capacity to accommodate all applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements.
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 undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4-point scale). The GPA is based on the last 90 graded quarter (60 semester) credit hours of the first baccalaureate degree plus all work completed thereafter. For international students, the GPA is based on the last 2 years of undergraduate courses.
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 1400 on the Quantitative and Analytical portions. Under the new GRE format, the minimum requirements are a score of 700 in the Quantitative portion and 4.5 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 osuadmit@orst.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. 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: $50 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 sent instructions on how to submit their letters.
- GRE: You must self-report your scores as part of the online application. You must also request that ETS send your scores to OSU. Scores must be no older than 5 years at the time when your graduate studies start.
- TOEFL: You must self-report your scores as part of the online application. You must also request that TOEFL send your scores to OSU. Scores must be no older than 2 years at the time when your graduate studies start.
- IELTS: You must report scores as part of the online application. You must also request the testing center to send us your score. 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/eecs/.
Once you have completed and submitted both parts, you can return to either site to verify that your application materials are complete. This is very important! Complete and submit the main university application first, then follow the on-line instructions to continue into the EECS-specific part.
2. Materials that must be submitted by mail
Mail the following to: Office of Admissions, Oregon State University, 104 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, OR 97331-2106, USA
- Certification of Finances (International Students only): Certification of Finances. Mail to the Office of Admissions.
- Transcripts: Mail three photocopies of all official transcripts (grade slips, kiosk and web printable transcripts or reports will not be accepted for use in evaluation) of previous academic work, undergraduate and graduate. International applicants must provide a certified English translation of their academic transcripts. If you are admitted, two official transcripts from the above institutions must be received by the Office of Admissions prior to your second term of registration.
3. Questions?
Need additional information? Contact: eecs.gradinfo@oregonstate.edu or refer to the FAQ at http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/graduate/faq.html.
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