Application Requirements

Undergraduate Computer and Information Science Programs


Applicants seeking a bachelor's degree in a computer science program must possess:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent (from a regionally accredited high school) AND/OR
  • Transferable credit from a regionally accredited college or university AND/OR
  • Evidence of work experience

Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.


Application Process:
  1. Complete the online undergraduate application
  2. Complete the personal statement essay. A short personal statement is required to be considered for admission. Download a copy of the personal statement guidelines.
  3. Request official transcripts from accredited institutions that you have previously attended. Download the transcript request form. Official transcripts are those that come directly from one college or university to another college or university. Official transcripts must be received no later than 30 days after the date of application. If not received, course registrations will be suspended.
  4. Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.

Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed.
Apply a minimum of 14 days before the start of classes to ensure optimal course selection.


Non-degree seeking applicants must submit the following:
  • Complete the online non-degree application
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Possess transferable college credit from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Provide evidence of work experience
  • No official transcripts are necessary. The writing skills placement essay is not required.