U.S. Residents - How to Apply

Applicants for admission to the Master of Science in Computer Science program must possess a bachelor’s degree or be in the final stage of completing the degree.

Applicants must complete their bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment in the MSCS program. 

Applications must be completed online - please follow the instructions on the application page. You may save the application and login later to edit it before final submission. Each application must be accompanied by a $60 (U.S.) application fee. This may be paid with a credit card using the online application form.

Degrees Other than Computer Science

As determined on a case-by-case basis, students with non-computer science degrees may be required to take leveling courses in technology-related areas that will adequately prepare them for the Master of Science core courses.

The minimum leveling courses for non-computer science degrees are the following:

• CS 2420 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: (4)
• CS 2810 - Computer Architecture Credits: (4)
• CS 3100 - Operating Systems: (4)
• MATH 3410 - Probability and Statistics Credits: (3)
• MATH 1210 - Calculus I: (4)

 

International Applicants

The application fee is $95 for international / non-U.S. resident applicants. See additional requirements below. 

An overall GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale is required from the undergraduate program in which the bachelor’s degree is earned.

Candidates with a 3.0 - 3.24 GPA will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

You are responsible for submitting a complete application.

The final online application process prompts you to submit your completed application. Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted a complete online application and all necessary items have been received by the MSCS program.

Application Fee

Each U.S. Resident MSCS application must be accompanied by a $60 (U.S.) application fee. Credit card is the preferred form of payment, but other forms are welcome. Additional instructions are in the online application.

Upload a current resume or curriculum vitae as part of the online application process.

Transcripts

Submit transcripts two weeks before the application deadline to allow time for processing. See the transcript requirements and submission options below. 

WSU Graduates: 

If you are a Weber State University graduate, please download a copy of your unofficial transcripts from your eWeber portal using the Unofficial Transcript app and upload them to your application. 

If you have completed coursework at any other institution that has not yet been transferred to Weber State, you must request an official transcript from that institution. Please follow their process to have the official transcript sent directly to Weber State University (see instructions below).

Non-WSU Graduates: 

Submit official transcripts from all higher education institutions you have attended. This includes associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees from any and all institutions where you have taken a course. 

Submission Instructions: 

You may submit your official transcript(s) in one of the following ways:

• Preferred Method: Request that your transcripts be sent securely and electronically from the degree-granting institution to mscs@weber.edu.
• Alternative Methods: Request your official transcripts online through the National Student Clearinghouse to be sent to Weber State. Send a copy of your request to mscs@weber.edu so we can follow up with the admissions office.
• By Mail: Transcripts must be sent UNOPENED in their original sealed envelope to the following address:

 

MSCS Admissions Committee
College of Engineering, Applied Science, & Technology
Noorda Building
1465 Edvalson St. Dept. 1801
Ogden, UT 84408-1801

Briefly explain how the MSCS degree would assist you in your short- and long-term career goals.

Your essay should be one page, single-spaced.