Computer Information Science - Admissions Requirements
To be accepted for admission into the program, a student must present:
| 1. Baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university. |
| 2. Appropriate background in computer science or equivalent
other training. |
| 3. Completed application
form. |
| 4. Non-refundable application fee. (If you apply online,
the fee is waived). |
| 5. Two letters of recommendation
from professors or supervisors who can address the candidate's
ability and motivation for enrolling in the program. |
| 6. Official transcripts from all educational institutions
attended. |
| 7. Professional resume. |
| 8. Acceptable scores in the Graduate
Record Examination General Test (GRE) or the Miller's
Analogies Test (MAT). Official copies of test scores must
be submitted. |
| 9. International students: An acceptable TOEFL test score
is required of international student applicants. A statement
of financial responsibility must also be submitted. Official
documentation from your sponsor's financial institution is required.
Details may be found below. The University requirements for International student applications may be found in the handbook |
| 10. When applications are complete, candidates will be interviewed
by member(s) of the Admissions Committee. |
The program is open to applicants without regard to age, creed,
race, sex or national origin. Because written and oral communication
is an integral part of many courses, students must communicate clearly
in English.
A maximum of six (6) hours transfer credit may be granted for graduate
work at another institution. The student must supply a course description
and syllabus in order to facilitate the transfer of credit. After
matriculation at La Salle, students must have a course pre-approved
by the director (in conjunction with the appropriate faculty member(s))
for it to be considered for transfer purposes.
The application for Admission may be obtained by
writing to the director of the program (see address below):
For further questions, contact the director's office at 215-951-1222
or e-mail to gradcis@lasalle.edu
Requirements for International Student Applications
A complete application includes:
- Application: either paper form or online version (there is no application fee if you apply online.
- Transcripts/Mark-sheets La Salle University requires that you send your transcripts/marksheets to the World Education Service (www.wes.org), or similar credential evaluation service for a course by course evaluation. The agency should then directly send us their evaluation. We must have a third-party evaluation of your transcript/marksheets to process your application. We reserve the right to determine if the third party agency meets our criteria. If you plan to use another service besides WES, please call our office at 215-951-1222 to check.
- Professional resume
- Original Results from either the GRE or MAT
- 2 letters of recommendation
*As an international applicant, you will be required to provide additional documentation:
| Visa/Residency Status |
Documents Required |
| "F" Visas |
Original TOEFL Results
Statement of Financial Responsibility and official documentation supporting it from your sponsor's bank |
| "H" Visas |
Original TOEFL Results
Statement of Financial Responsibility and official documentation supporting it from your sponsor's bank |
| Permanent Resident/Green Card |
Original TOEFL Results |
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FYI:
Applications must be submitted, in full, to the MS CIS office two months prior to the beginning of the semester you wish to begin your studies.
Official/Original means that photocopies of any type will not be accepted.
TOEFL score must be at least 213.
Bank statements accompanying your statement of financial responsibility cannot be older than 6 months.
Margaret U. McCoey, M.S.
Program Director
La Salle University
Computer Information Science
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1136 Fax (215) 951-1805
e-mail: gradcis@lasalle.edu
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