In addition to meeting the admission requirements established by the Graduate School (Admission Criteria), students applying for graduate study in the department must also meet the following general requirements:

• demonstrated competence in programming
• completion of the equivalent of the department's undergraduate core computer science curriculum
• the demonstration, by an appropriate score on the general test of the Graduate Record Examination, of competence in the discipline of computer science

• The Career Center partners with students as they explore possibilities, develop skills, and connect with opportunities related to their professional endeavors.
• Students can seek guidance in selecting a major, planning a career, developing job-search strategies, and more.
• The staff welcomes opportunities to speak to classes and student organizations about career preparation, professional school planning, and services offered, and career consultants can help assess how personal factors influence career choices.
• The Career Center hosts several career fairs and utilizes Handshake, a job and internship platform, to connect students, alumni, and employers.
• The center also facilitates on-campus interviewing and information sessions to recruiters interested in recruiting at the Capstone.