Computer Science

The application is processed according to the following steps:

• the online application is transferred to the Department; the task of the department is to assess the suitability of the candidate for graduate studies in Computer Science. The department expresses a positive or negative recommendation to the Graduate Admission office of NMSU.
• the Graduate Admission office makes the decision of admission. In this process, the office may require additional documentations (e.g., official copies of transcripts). If requested to provide official documents, please make sure to deliver such documents to the Graduate Admission Office (NOT to the CS department). The department will not be responsible for lost documents.

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test is not required for admission; however, high GRE scores will strengthen a candidate\xc2\x92s application and are highly regarded in the awarding of Graduate Assistantships. To be admitted without undergraduate deficiencies, an entering student must have completed undergraduate preparation substantially equivalent to that required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at New Mexico State University; in particular, this includes courses equivalent to CS 172, CS 271, CS 272, CS 273, CS 278, CS 370, CS 371, CS 372, CS 471, CS 473 and CS 474. Deficiencies should be satisfied as early in the student graduate program as possible, through the regular undergraduate courses, the CS 460-469 transition courses, or through tests administered by faculty members in the relevant areas. Students should consult with their Graduate Advisor to address issues related to deficiencies. Deficiencies are also assigned to applicants whose transcripts denote low grades in selected areas. Admission is often denied to candidates with little background in Computer Science.