Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MSCS Offered Online?
Yes. This format gives students the flexibility to complete the degree fully online while receiving the same high-quality instruction as the on-campus program. When completing the application, students will be able to indicate their preferred program pathway, whether they choose the online or in-person option.
- When are the application deadlines?
Application Deadlines:
Enrolling in spring semester
October 15
Enrolling in fall semester
March 15
- What if my GPA is close to, but slightly under 3.25?
Under 3.25 GPA
An overall GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale is required from the undergraduate program in which the bachelor’s degree is earned.
However, candidates with a GPA of less than a 3.25 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- GRE Scores are Required for International Applicants
GRE scores will be used to make admission decisions but no specific minimum score is required. For information about taking the GRE, go to
Individuals who have already completed a graduate-level program and are well into established careers in a related field may be admitted without the GRE requirement, based on admission committee approval.
Request official GRE scores be sent directly to the following address:
MSCS Admission Committee
Weber State University
1465 Edvalson St Dept 1801
Ogden UT 84408-1801 - Good Standing - what is the minimum enrollment requirement?
Good Standing
Once an individual has started the Master's program they must take at least one course per semester Fall and Spring. There is no requirement to take a course in the Summer.
If a student has taken all of their courses that are required for the degree and is finishing their thesis or project, but will not finish that semester then it is advised for that student to take CS 6010 or CS 6011 (depending on if the student is doing a thesis or project) for a minimum of 2 credits.
- Where do I send my transcripts?
Transcripts
Official transcripts of your academic record from all previous colleges or universities attended should be submitted, regardless of how many credits were earned or grades received. You can not be admitted to Weber State until we have received all transcripts. You may submit your transcripts using one of the following methods:
Preferred Method: For the fastest and most efficient transcript ordering experience, please order your official transcripts online through or .- All electronic transcripts should be sent from the clearinghouse or directly from the institution to the following email address: mscs@weber.edu.
- After ordering your transcripts, please email us a copy of your receipt.
All transcripts sent via mail must be UNOPENED in their original sealed envelope. Request official transcripts be sent directly to the following address:
MSCS Admission Committee
Weber State University
1447 Edvalson St Dept 1801
Ogden UT 84408-1801 - How many courses can be transferred toward my MS from a 海角社区 bachelor's degree?
Course Transfer from a 海角社区 Bachelor's Degree
Students in the MSCS program who took 海角社区 undergraduate CS 5000-level courses may have up to six (6) credits applied toward their MS degree under the conditions that the courses were taken within the previous three (3) years of MSCS program admittance and the student earned a “B-” or higher in each course.
Please note:
海角社区 undergraduate CS 5000-level courses will be listed on your undergraduate transcript and will not appear on your graduate transcript. If you are planning to apply for a doctoral program, contact the intended program to inquire if its Admissions Office will view 5000-level courses as equivalent to 6000-level courses.Please note: It is the student’s responsibility to email mscs@weber.edu early in their final semester to begin this process and avoid any delays with graduation. No payment is required under this agreement.
Process for Requesting and Receiving Credit
In your final semester in the MSCS program, please contact mscs@weber.edu. The program academic advisor will assist you in completing the MSCS Application for Experiential Credit Form provided by the Records Office.
Once the form is complete, your academic advisor will submit it to the Records Office, which will acknowledge receipt and make the appropriate adjustments to your required MSCS credit hours during graduation clearance.
- How many courses can be transferred toward my MS from another MS program?
Course Transfer from another MS program
At least two-thirds (20 credits) of the total credit hours of a student’s master degree must be earned from this MS program here at Weber State University. A maximum of one-third (10 credits) of the total semester graduate credits earned at another, regionally-accredited institution may be approved on a case-by-case basis. (PPM 11-1, VI.)
- As a provisional graduate student, what courses can I take?
What you can take
As a provisional graduate student you have to take the leveling courses that the admissions committee required of you at the time of acceptance including any prerequisite courses. The exact courses that you have to take will be dependent on each student. However, the list of leveling courses is repeated here for convenience:
- CS 2420 - Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
- CS 2810 - Computer Architecture/Organization
- CS 3100 - Operating Systems
- MATH 3410 - Probability and Statistics I
- MATH 1210 - Calculus I
CS 2420 has a prerequisite of CS 1410 or CS 2250. CS 1410 has a prerequisite of CS 1400.
What you can NOT take
Provisional graduate students are prohibited from taking any 5000-level or 6000-level CS courses.
Minimum Grade
All leveling courses must be completed with a 'B' or higher. Any leveling course may be repeated at most twice. If you fail to pass with a 'B' or higher any required leveling course after two attempts then you will be removed from the program.
Can I take other undergraduate courses besides the leveling courses?
As a provisional graduate student you may take any undergraduate course where you meet the prerequisites. However, none of those courses will be counted towards a Master's of Science in Computer Science. However, you may count those additional classes towards another bachelor's degree. For further questions about additional bachelor's degrees please see the specific program that you are interested in.
- As a graduate student, how many credits do I have to take to stay in good standing?
Minimum number of credits taken per semester
As a graduate student you have to take a minimum of two (2) credits in the Fall and Spring (excluding summer) to stay in good standing.
What about provisional graduate students?
Provisional graduate students also have to take a minimum of two (2) credits in the Fall and Spring.
- I am still an undergraduate student. How many CS 5000-level courses am I allowed to take?
Undergradue CS 5000-level limit
You may take up to 2 CS 5000-level courses as an undergraduate student.
- Are Research Assistantships and Tutoring Assistantships Available?
Research and Tutoring Assistantships
Research Assistants earn an hourly wage in exchange for the number of hours assisting MSCS professors with their research projects. Occasionally, funding is available through grants obtained by faculty allowing a Research Assistant to earn a tuition waiver.* Upon acceptance into the program, graduate students may contact the MSCS Program Director for further information.
Tutoring Assistants earn an hourly wage in exchange for the number of hours tutoring undergraduate students in the School of Computing.
- Are Non-Resident Tuition Waivers Available?
Non-Resident Tuition Waivers
Subject to University and CS Department funding availability, non-resident tuition waivers are awarded to non-resident and international students who have completed all required leveling courses with an entry GPA of 3.25. These waivers cover only the non-resident portion of tuition, not the graduate differential or student fees.
Please be advised that waivers are not guaranteed and are reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis. Non-resident and international students must maintain a 3.25 GPA to continue receiving the waiver and must notify mscs@weber.edu each semester to request that the waiver be applied to their tuition.
I am an international student. Are there additional requirements?
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you need to complete additional paperwork in order to comply with university and U.S. immigration regulations. If you have questions about the Weber State University admissions process for international applicants, you may contact Admissions at 801-626-6005 or admissions@weber.edu or visit the Weber State University International Student and Scholar Center.
Requirements
- Take the TOEFL or IELTS. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International Language Testing System (IELTS) which is not more than two years old. Applicants are required to have an internet-based TOEFL score of 79-80 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0. Official score reports must be sent from E.T.S. to Weber State University. 海角社区’s institutional code is 4941-4211. Visit the for more information.
- Have your foreign credentials evaluated. You must also have your foreign credentials evaluated by a foreign credential evaluation company. Visit our International Student & Scholar Center website for a list of approved companies.
- An overall GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale is required from the undergraduate program in which the bachelor’s degree is earned.
- Take the GRE. GRE scores are required for all international applicants. We do not provide any waivers for the GRE. Scores will be used to make admission decisions but no specific minimum score is required. For information about taking the GRE, go to
Request official TOEFL or IELTS scores and evaluated transcripts be sent directly to the following address:
MSCS Admission Committee
Weber State University
1465 Edvalson St Dept 1801
Ogden UT 84408-1801 - I am not interested in getting a Master's degree. May I take graduate courses? (Non-Matriculated Students)
Non-Matriculated Students
Non-matriculated students are anyone taking courses while not formally admitted into the MSCS program. They may be either non-degree seeking, or may plan to join the MSCS program at a later date.
May I (a non-matriculated student) take graduate courses?
Yes. You may take up to three (3) 6000-level courses. You may not take a 5000-level course - those are reserved for advanced Bachelor's level students.