University of Florida

 
Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering

Combined BS/MS Requirements

  • A student wishing to apply to the combined BS/MS CISE programs must satisfy the following minimum criteria:
    1. Must have at least junior status.
    2. Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.3.
    3. Must have completed at least three of the following four courses with a minimum 3.3 GPA:
      • CIS 3020 - Introduction to CIS
      • COT 3100 - Applications of Discrete Structures
      • CDA 3101 - Introduction to Computer Organization
      • COP 3530 - Data Structures and Algorithms
      NOTE: Students transferring with courses from another institution must complete at least 6 hours of major coursework at UF before eligibility.
    4. Must have received a GRE score (combined verbal + quantitative) of at least 1100.

    5. NOTE: Tentative acceptance may be made if the applicants SAT score is at least 1200.
  • Students meeting the above criteria may obtain an application from the CISE Department Student Services Center, located in CSE E405. The completed application should be returned to the CISE Department Student Services Center.
  • Applicants will be notified of their status within 10 business days of the submission of their application. If approved, additional graduate forms should then be obtained from the CISE Department Student Services Center.
  • Students can count a maximum of 12 graduate credits towards their undergraduate degree requirements.
Students must be consistent between B.S. and M.S. degrees, meaning Liberal Arts students CANNOT pursue the M.S. in Engineering and Engineering students CANNOT pursue the M.S. in Liberal Arts while in the Combined BS/MS program.

Interested students should contact a CISE Academic Advisor or visit the
CISE Student Services Center
E405 CSE Building