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APPLY ONLINE

Submit your application, along with the $75 application fee, and track your application's progress online.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Computer Science

We are looking for applicants who have experience (personal, academic, or professional) with programming. A minimum (or equivalent) of 2 semesters in programming courses is required. Equivalent to 51¹ÙÍø Tech's and or to Northern 51¹ÙÍø Community College courses CSC 222 and CSC 223.

  • Complete application 
  • Transcript
  • Strong GPA (minimum 3.0 cumulative)
  • No GRE Required
  • 1 Letter of recommendation

Computer Engineering

We are looking for applicants with a strong math background. Ideally applicants will have completed Calculus I and II.

  • Complete application
  • Transcript
  • Strong GPA (minimum 3.0 cumulative)
  • No GRE required
  • 2-3 Letters of recommendation

Application DEADLINES

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

DEADLINES FALL PRIORITY SPRING PRIORITY
Domestic Regular Application
March 1
September 1
International Regular Application
March 1
September 1
Accelerated 4+1 51¹ÙÍø Tech and Partner Schools Application
May 1
December 1

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Click here for scholarship information. NOTE: All scholarship applications must be submitted no later than the priority application deadline.

APPLYING AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

International students seeking F-1 or J-1 status may apply only to the Blacksburg and Northern 51¹ÙÍø campuses and may not enroll in executive master's and virtual programs.  For more information about applying as an international student, visit our .

Financial and immigration documents may be submitted after you receive admission into a graduate program.Â