Graduate Admissions

Graduate Admission @ DePaul CDM

At DePaul CDM, you get the right mix of theory and practice - the education you need to apply critical thinking in new and unpredictable situations. Becoming a leader in a world that's constantly changing requires nothing less.

In fact, DePaul graduates are respected for their ability to apply cutting-edge concepts to real-world business. Perhaps that's why they're sought by the best employers in Chicago, in Illinois and around the world.

• How To Apply
• Master's Degree Student Admission Requirements
• Doctoral Degree Student Admission Requirements
• Immunization Information

How To Apply?

1. Choose the graduate program that best fits your academic/professional goals.
   
2. Complete an application at the DePaul University Online Application Center ($25 application fee).
   
3. Send in official transcripts to the CDM Admission Office indicating a bachelor's degree earned from a regionally accredited institution. (Minimum B- cumulative or major GPA (2.5 on a 4.0 scale).
   
4. Send in optional materials for consideration, including letters of recommendation. resume or industry certifications, GMAT or GRE (GRE Scores required for Ph.D applicants).
   
5. Receive decision.
   
6. Bypass all these steps and apply through CDM Accelerated Admissions!

Master's Degree Student Admission Requirements

• Official transcripts indicating a bachelor's degree earned from a regionally accredited institution. All disciplines are encouraged to apply and will be considered
• Minimum B- cumulative or major GPA (2.5 on a 4.0 scale)
• No GMAT/GRE required (exception: Ph.D. programs)
• Completed application ($25 application fee).
  

The following items are not required, but can be used to supplement and strengthen an application:

• Professional experience as evidenced by a resume or industry certifications
• Letters of recommendation
  

Doctoral Degree Student Admission Requirements

DePaul CDM offers a Ph.D. in Computer Science . The Ph.D. Admissions Committee determines which applicants will be admitted to the program. Because CDM admits only a limited number of students to the Ph.D. program, meeting the admission standards does not guarantee acceptance.

It is recommended that applications and all supporting documents be submitted as early as possible, but not later than January 15 for Autumn Quarter and October 1 for Winter Quarter .

The following items are required :

• Completed application ($25 application fee)
• Official transcripts indicating bachelor's degree AND master's degree earned in Computer Science or a comparable field
• Written statement describing accomplishments, goals, and research interests
• Official GRE score report
• Three letters of recommendation
• Applicants educated outside of the United States must demonstrate English proficiency with a TOEFL score of 580 or greater

The following items are not required, but can be used to supplement and strengthen an application:

• Resume
• Evidence of Industry Certification

Prospective Students: Please note the Ph.D Addendum. (PDF)

Immunization Information

Immunization records are required for all registered DePaul undergraduate and graduate students. By Illinois law, all students born on or after January 1, 1957 and enrolled half-time (Undergraduate: 6 hours, Graduate: 4 hours) or more at a post-secondary institution must provide proof of immunization for:

• Tetanus/Diphtheria
• Measles (Rubeola)
• Mumps
• Rubella (German Measles)

For more information about student immunization requirements and exemptions, go to DePaul’s Office of Student Records.