Admission
Admission will be based on strength of applicant, evidenced in a portfolio comprising an essay in context with Loyola’s values and mission, samples of work in the field, recommendation letters, and academic performance in prior degree programs. Admission requirements will be in line with Grad School guidelines, but in general we will consider waiving the GRE if the applicant falls in any of these categories:
- Graduate of our BS in CS with a GPA of 3.5 or greater
- Graduate of any MS in CS or closely related degrees offered by the department or a peer/aspirational program with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Earned a BS in CS or closely related degrees from a peer program, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Earned most recent degree over 5 years ago and has demonstrated a significant record of accomplishment (and progression) as a professional in the field of computing
- Research experience such as peer-reviewed publication, REU participation, or equivalent
Graduate & Professional Admission
Admission will be based on strength of applicant, evidenced in a portfolio comprising an essay in context with Loyola’s values and mission, samples of work in the field, recommendation letters, and academic performance in prior degree programs. Admission requirements will be in line with Grad School guidelines, but in general we will consider waiving the GRE if the applicant falls in any of these categories:
- Graduate of our BS in CS with a GPA of 3.5 or greater
- Graduate of any MS in CS or closely related degrees offered by the department or a peer/aspirational program with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Earned a BS in CS or closely related degrees from a peer program, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Earned most recent degree over 5 years ago and has demonstrated a significant record of accomplishment (and progression) as a professional in the field of computing
- Research experience such as peer-reviewed publication, REU participation, or equivalent