Graduate Admission Procedures and Standards
Note: You may request hard-copy admissions form by sending email to admissions@mailer.fsu.edu.
Application Material Deadlines
For International Students and all Students seeking Graduate Assistantships:
Fall -- First Week in March
Spring -- First Week in September
Summer -- New Admission Assistantships are not awarded for the Summer term
For U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents and those students not seeking Graduate Assistantships:
Fall -- First Week in July
Spring -- First Week in November
Summer -- Second Week in April
General Information
You can obtain a course catalog by calling the University Bookstore at
1-800-255-FSU1 or 850/644-2072. For even quicker access, you can access the
graduate catalog/bulletin on-line via a link from Office of Admissions website,
http://www.fsu.edu/prospective/admissions/.
Applying for Admission
The assessment of applications for graduate school and/or financial aid
will not begin until we are in possession of a complete set of
information from the candidate. Such assessments require considerable work
time by staff and faculty. For these reasons the Department will not evaluate
informal applications.
To be considered for admission you will need to submit both of the
following two separate applications:
1. Florida State University application, sent to:
You may request hard-copy admissions form by sending email to admissions@mailer.fsu.edu, or by
writing to the address shown above, or by calling the telephone number shown
above. On-line application forms are also available, via the home page of the Office of
Admissions.
To check on your Florida State University application contact the Office of
Admissions at the telephone number or e-mail address shown above.
2. Computer Science Department application for
Admission and Assistantship or Fellowship.
You may submit the departmental application at any time, but it will only be
reviewed and evaluated after the FSU Office of Admissions has
sent the Department notification that they have received and processed the FSU
application.
To fill out a Departmental Application for Admission and Assistantship or
Fellowship choose one of the following three options:
Fill out
Application online
Download
Application in postscript format
Download
Application in Microsoft Word format
The deadline for applying for teaching assistantships or fellowships is
March 5, 2005. To check on the status of your application within the
Department of Computer Science, either contact the graduate admissions assistant
at (850) 644-2296 or send email to mailto:admissions@cs.fsu.edu. The email may
take up to a week to be processed.
You may submit the departmental
application form,transcripts,letters of recommendation ( and any other documents
which could not be submitted online) to
Department of Computer
Science
253 Love Building,
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
32306-4530
USA
Application Fee
As stated on the Florida State University admissions application form, a
non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany the FSU admissions application.
The fee must be in the form of a check or money order (international postal
money orders are not acceptable) in U.S. currency only, drawn on a United States
Bank and payable to Florida State University. This fee cannot be waived or
deferred. Applications not accompanied by the fee will not be processed. See the
Admissions Home Page for fee amount and more fee information.
SEVIS Fee
NEW SEVIS FEE REQUIREMENT: FACULTY AND STAFF SEVIS, the Student and
Exchange Visitor Information System, is a central computerized system
that maintains and manages data about your exchange visitors on the J
visa, foreign students (F-1, J-1), and their dependents (F-2 and J-2)
during their stay in the United States. The SEVIS program was
implemented a year ago for all international students and scholars.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new fee of
$100 to begin this fall for all new J-1 and F-1 applicants. The fee
is required under SEVIS and is to be used to cover the costs of the
operation of the program. The rule that implements this fee goes into
effect September 1, 2004.
Who must pay the fee?
J-1 Exchange Visitors and F-1 Students beginning new programs with
documents (I-20 forms for F-1s, DS-2019 forms for J-1s) issued on or
after September 1, 2004, will be required to pay the $100 fee before
applying for a visa. Those non-immigrants already in the United
States in another immigration status, who want to change to F-1 or
J-1 status, will have to pay the fee before applying for a change of
status to F-1 or J-1. Canadians will be required to pay before going
to US Port of Entry. The fee can not be paid at the port of entry.
The $100 SEVIS fee is in addition to any other application fees.
When do prospective students or exchange visitors pay the SEVIS fee? Applicants needing a visa to enter the U.S. should pay the SEVIS
fee at least 3 business days before going to the U.S. embassy or
consulate for their visa interview.
Applicants who are citizens of Canada or Bermuda or residents of
certain other islands described in 8CFR 212.1a wishing to apply for
F-1 or J-1 status should pay the SEVIS fee at least 3 business days
before entering the U.S. at a Port of Entry into the U.S.
Non-immigrants currently in the U.S. who apply for student or
exchange visitor status must pay the fee prior to filing their change
of status application.
Continuing students and scholars will generally not be responsible
for paying this fee unlesss they have been out of legal immigration
status and must apply for a reinstatement.
How does one pay the fee?
To Pay By Mail
1. Obtain a Form I-901 "Fee Remittance for Certain F, J, and M
Nonimmigrants."· Download the form from www.FMJfee.com ·
Request the form by phone at 1-800-870-3676 (inside the US) 2.
Complete the Form I-901. Be sure to write your name exactly as it
appears on the I-20 or DS-2019 form.
3. Prepare a check, international money order or foreign draft (drawn
on US banks only) in the amount of $100 USD, made payable to "The
Department of Homeland Security"
4. Mail the completed I-901 and payment to: (P.O. Box listed on Form
I-901).
5. A Form I-797 receipt notice should be mailed within 3 days of
processing the fee. Be sure to make copies of your receipt, and keep
it with your other important immigration documents.
To Pay Online:
1.Find the Form I-901 at www.FMJfee.com .
2. Complete the form online and supply the necessary Visa, MasterCard
or American Express information. *Be sure to write your name exactly
as it appears on your I-20 or DS-2019 form.
3. Print a copy of the online receipt.
4. Be sure to make copies of your receipt, and keep it with your
other important immigration documents In the case of a new student
applying to more than one school, is the SEVIS fee transferable?
Yes. The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that fee
payment made on one SEVIS ID number (i.e. I-20 form) can be applied
to another SEVIS ID number issued to the same individual. The new
student will need to bring in proof of the SEVIS ID number connected
to the SEVIS fee - i.e. the unused I-20 or DS-2019.
Helpful Links:
U.S Embassies Abroad USICE
http://usembassy.state.gov/DHS
Special Notice
Special Visa Processing for citizens of North Korea, Cuba, Syria,
Sudan, Iran, Iraq, & Libya
Visa Process Guide
Visas for Third Country Nationals in Canada or Mexico
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tcn.html
Fees for Visa Services
http://travel.state.gov/visa/vofees.html
Visa Photo Requirements
Visa Denials
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi_denials.html
U.S. VISIT -
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Airport Security - Web videos in various languages
Airport Status
Housing
FSU offers a full range of housing options and preference is given to new
students. However, applications for university-owned housing are only sent to
accepted students. For more information on university housing see http://www.housing.fsu.edu/.
Many students choose off-campus housing. Information about off-campus housing
can be found at http://och.fsu.edu/.
Information about commercial housing can also be found in the Tallahassee
Democrat classified advertising section at http://www.tdo.com/.
Admission Deadlines
All students (international and domestic) should expect to have all official
admission materials submitted to the University for the Fall 2005 term by the
first week in March in order to be fully considered for admission and financial
assistantships. Awards of assistanthips will be made at this time. Applications
received or completed after the deadline may be denied due to all materials not
recieved on-time.
For US Citizens, Permanent Residents, and In-Country Students not seeking Assistantships
| Desired Starting Term |
Complete Application Deadline |
| Fall Semester |
1st week of July |
| Spring Semester |
1st week in November |
| Summer Semester |
2nd week in April |
For ALL students seeking Assistanthips and International Students not In-Country
| Desired Starting Term |
Application Deadline |
| Fall Semester 2005 |
1st week in March |
| Spring Semester |
1st week in September |
| Summer Semester |
New Admissions Assistantships not awarded in the Summer term |
Required Documents
- An application with the appropriate application fee sent to the FSU
Admissions Office.
- A Departmental application sent along with the FSU Application.
- Official transcripts from all universities attended. Remember that a
transcript is not official unless it is mailed directly from the university to
FSU. Student copies are not official, and official transcripts cannot be
hand-carried.
- Official GRE scores sent from the testing agency to the University.
Student copies are not official and official GRE scores cannot be
hand-carried.
- Three letters of recommendation from employers or professionals who are
not related to the applicant. Please note, the department does not have a set
recommendation from.
- Foreign Student Requirements:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) official test scores.
Student copies are not official and official transcripts cannot be
hand-carried.
- Foreign students must also show proof of finances before a student visa
is granted.
Minimum Admission Criteria
The following are the minimum criteria for admission to the graduate program
in Computer Science. Satisfying these minimum criteria does not guarantee
admission. All students admitted to the program significantly exceed these
criteria in at least some areas.
- Required Degrees: To be admitted to the
Department of Computer Science as a graduate student you should have an an
undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or related field from an
accredited university. Students without a prior undergraduate or
graduate degree in computer science should have at least 18 semester hours of
credit in upper level undergraduate computer courses to be considered
competitive for admissions.
- GRE Scores:The minimum GRE score required for admission to the
Department of Computer Science is 1100 (Verbal and Quantitative combined) with
a minimum of 650 on the Quantitative.
- Grade Point Average: Students should have at least a B (3.0 on a
4.0 scale) average to be considered competitive. Students with a GPA of less
then 3.0 in their undergraduate degree fall below both the department and
university standards.
- TOEFL Scores: The minimum required score on the TOEFL for the
university is 550 (213 for the computer based). However, a score of at least
600 is expected for foreign (non-native English speaking) students seeking
Computer Science degrees. Students seeking positions as teaching assistants or
research assistants should have scores above 620 (250 for the computer based).
The ability to lecture in English will be a major consideration in the
selection of students for Teaching Assistantships.
Students Seeking Admission to CS from Other FSU Departments
Students who have previously been admitted for graduate study in another
department at FSU need not file a new application with the University, but
before such a student may transfer to the CS Department to seek an advanced
degree the following departmental requirements must be satisfied:
- A CS Department application must be filled out and submitted to the CS
Department.
- Three letters of recommendation attesting to the student's abilities to
start and finish an advanced degree in computer science must be
provided.
- Academic qualifications must meet or exceed the CS Minimum Admission
Criteria described above.
- A signed letter must be sent from the student's current department at FSU
to the CS Department, giving the student permission to transfer to or
concurrently pursue a second degree in the Computer Science Department.
No application will be processed until all four of the above requirements
have been met.
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