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Renewal of an assistantship or fellowship is based solely on the academic progress and performance of the student. Assuming academic progress remain satisfactory, the department intends to offer an assistantship until your graduate degree program is completed (based on the timelines as outlined in the CS Graduate Student Handbook). Renewal and/or continuation of funding may be affected if a change to the degree program occurs.
Proficiency in English (For International Students Only)
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a minimum score of 24/30 on the TOEFL iBT speaking section in order to be eligibel to hold a teaching assistantship. Students can also taek the campus SPEAK test (minimum score of 50 required) within their first semester of studies. Students who decide to complete the SPEAK exam will not be eligible to hold a teaching assistantship appointment upon arrival. This requirement is an Illinois State Law, so the Department of Computer Science has no authority to waive it.
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