PetitionAdmissionProcess

Current Illinois Grads Admission Process for the CS Grad Programs

Current University of Illinois graduate students may apply to any CS graduate degree program by submitting the Curriculum Change form.  This form must include support and signature from your current advisor in your home department and departmental authorized signature from home department.  Along with the Curriculum Change form, students must submit the following items.

• A detailed "Statement of Purpose" that includes your background and why you want to complete a CS graduate degree.
• Two letters of recommendation are required from two faculty members at Illinois. If MS, one of the letters should be from a CS faculty member that is willing to serve as your advisor. If PhD, one of the letters should be from a CS faculty member willing to serve as your advisor and support your research.
• Names of one to two additional Illinois faculty or staff who may provide recommendations if needed.
• Current CV or resume, including any publications.
• If applying to the MS or PhD program, please complete CS Interest form located at https://my.cs.illinois.edu/gradstat/login.asp.

Students must submit all application materials by October 15^th to be considered for a spring term (MCS program only) and December 15^th to be considered for a fall term to 1210 Siebel Center.  Please note that the Ph.D. program has a fall term entry only.