Master's Programs Admissions

Source: https://csd.cmu.edu/academics/masters/admissions Parent: https://csd.cmu.edu/

The admissions processes for our master's options vary. Students applying to the Master’s program in Computer Science must apply online.

MSCS Admissions

The Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program uses the School of Computer Science online application for admissions. Students are admitted for the fall semester and cannot begin in the spring.

• The SCS Graduate Programs Application opens: TBD Fall 2026
• Early Application Deadline: The 2025 application period has closed for 2026 entry.
• Final Application Deadline: The 2025 application period has closed for 2026 entry.

MSCS Application Process

• Application Fee
• Admissions Requirements - Test Scores, Transcripts & Documents
• Online Application - APPLY
• Financial Information

Fifth Year M.S. Admissions

: The program has the following admissions deadlines:

#### Fall 2025 application:

- Application Opens: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
- Application Deadline: Monday, October 27, 2025\

#### Spring 2026 application:

- Application Opens: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Application Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026

Students who have been admitted can start the 5th year master's degree program in any of the three semesters (Fall, Spring, or Summer) following the semester in which they were admitted.

5th Year M.S. Application Process

• Admissions Requirements
• Application Fee
• Application Submission - APPLY

• Financial Information

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