Graduate Admissions Information

EECS

Thank you for your interest in graduate education in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Wyoming. Find admissions information on:

 

Application Deadlines:

For maximal funding consideration, please apply by March 15th for Fall admission and October 1st for Spring admission. After these dates, applications will continue to be accepted as long as openings remain.

 

MS Plan A    MS Plan B   PhD Programs

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Assistantships

Financial support for qualified graduate students is available mainly in the form of teaching and research assistantships. Besides the stipend, the University of Wyoming waives tuition and fees for all graduate assistantships, depending on the amount of the assistantship awarded. 

 

Teaching assistantships (TAs) involve teaching-related activities such as a teaching assistant, laboratory assistant, and/or grader. International students are required to pass the English oral proficiency exam (OPI) before they can be awarded a TA.

 

Another source of financial aid comes through research assistantships (RAs). These positions are funded by research grants awarded to and administered by faculty. Students should contact faculty directly to be considered for RA positions.

 

Additionally, occasionally hourly employment as a laboratory assistant or as a grader is sometimes available, although such positions do not carry a tuition waiver.

 

Time Limits for GA Support:

A Master's student will only be allowed two years of state-funded support, even if they only received four semesters of half GA support during that time. A Doctoral student can only receive five years post Bachelors (even if they are only at half support). 

 

For more information email:

  • Dr. Suresh Muknahallipatna, Graduate Coordinator for Electrical Engineering (sureshm@uwyo.edu)
  • Dr. John Hitchcock, Graduate Coordinator for Computer Science (jhitchco@uwyo.edu)
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International Student Information

International Students Services (ISS): UWGlobal@uwyo.edu 

 

In order for international students to receive an I-20 or DS-2019 document it will be necessary for them to document to UW and to a consular official at a U.S. embassy or consulate that they can meet these costs for at least their first year of study in the United States.

 

As part of the admissions process it will be necessary to complete a Confidential Financial Statement document before final admission is granted. This is a standard process at institutions throughout the country. Cost of attendance is a key factor in considering which school to attend in the United States. Many schools are very expensive and the individual must have financial resources for their entire educational experience in the United States.

 

International students are required to have health insurance (it is available through the University). Other expenses will include housing, food, and textbooks.

 

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BS/MS Quickstart program (EE & COSC)

Students are eligible to apply to the MS Quickstart program in the second semester of their Junior year. Applications must be submitted through the Office of Admissions and approved by the EE/COSC Graduate Admissions Committee. Minimum requirements for admission to the joint program are:

  1. the successful completion with a grade of B or better of at least two courses from two of the four areas required for admission to the EE/COSC S. program (see list below.)
  2. having Junior standing and having completed 75 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 in courses taken at UW (Faculty can submit GPA exception requests to the Graduate Committee)
  3. a minimum GPA of 3.0 in EE/COSC courses, and
  4. names of three references; at least two of which must be from full-time UW EE/COSC faculty

In lieu of requirement (1) above, undergraduate transfer students must have successfully com- pleted, with a grade of B or better, two equivalent courses from two of the four areas listed below. Course equivalents are determined by the graduate admissions committee. Transfer students must have also completed at least 12 credit hours of courses at UW in order to be eligible for admission. 

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MS in Electrical Engineering

4 year Bachelor's Degree or Equivelent: Electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or other engineering degree provided that the student completes prerequisite courses without graduate credit as defined by the student's graduate committee.

GPA:  3.0 GPA (A = 4.0) or equivalent in an ABET accredited bachelor's program (or international equivalent).     

TOEFL: A minimum of 76 iBT is required for students for whom English is not the native language. The EECS Department recommends that any international student seeking financial support take the TSE.

Required Materials

To apply, the following documents must be submitted in the University's online application system at: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/graduate/application.html and received by the department.  In addition, payment of a $50.00 application fee is required.

  • A statement of purpose (please include areas of interest, as well as if you are looking for an assistantship or would be self supporting)

  • Applicants will be asked to provide the names of 3 recommenders in the online application system, the recommenders will then be sent further instructions regarding how to submit recommendations.

  • Copy of TOEFL scores, required of all international applicants (minimum of 76 on the Internet-based test, with a minimum score of 23 on the listening part); IELTS scores are also accepted (minimum of 6.5 required).

  • Copy of transcripts from all colleges and universities (minimum GPA 3.0); international students must submit individual semester transcripts, consolidated transcripts will not be accepted.

Once your application is complete, we will be able to proceed with our review process.

If you are accepted into the program, original copies of TOEFL scores and all transcripts must be submitted to the Admissions Office.
Warning: Official acceptance will be given by the University upon the completion of the application.

*Transfer students must have taken at least two of the core EE courses at UW. Transfer credit for the remaining three core EE courses must be approved. Transfer students must have completed at least 15 credit hours of courses at UW in order to qualify for admission.

For further information, contact the EECS Department at (307) 766-2279, or e-mail at eecs@uwyo.edu.

PhD in Electrical Engineering

For External (non-UWYO ECE) M.S. Candidates

4 year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent: Electrical or Computer Engineering or similar degree in another branch of engineering or in a related field, provided that the student completes prerequisite courses without graduate credit as defined by the student's graduate committee.

GPA: 3.0 GPA (A = 4.0) or equivalent in an ABET accredited bachelor's program.

TOEFL:  A minimum of 76 iBT is required for students for whom English is not the native language. The EECS Department recommends that any international student seeking financial support take the TSE

For Internal (UWYO EECS) Electrical Engineering M.S. Candidates

Exceptional Admission (without review of faculty as a whole)

Master of Science Degree:  Must have 9 or fewer formal course hours remaining in completion of M.S. study.

GPA: Minimum graduate GPA of 3.8.

5000 Level Course Requirement: Must have completed with a minimum of a B earned in each class.

Endorsement: Letter of endorsement by the proposed Ph.D. sponsoring faculty member, which is independent of any possible monetary support.

Evaluation: Affirmative evaluation from two people, one of which has to be the MS thesis advisor and the other having to be an ECE faculty member who has had the student in class (4/5000 level). Written comments justifying evaluation are required.

Research: Plan A M.S.: Demonstrated research maturity by reporting a scheduled or confirmed date of defense or seminar. Plan B M.S.: endorsement of student's research potential by M.S. advisor.

Normal Admission

Master of Science Degree: 

Must have 12 or fewer formal course hours remaining in completion of M.S. study.

GPA: Minimum graduate GPA of 3.4.
5000 Level Course Requirement: 
Must have completed at least one with a minimum of a B earned.

Endorsement: Letter of endorsement by the proposed Ph.D. sponsoring faculty member, which is independent of any possible monetary support.

Evaluation: Affirmative evaluation from two people, one of which has to be an ECE faculty member who has had the student in class (4/5000 level). Written comments justifying evaluation are required.

Research: Plan A M.S.: Demonstrated research maturity by reporting a scheduled or confirmed date of defense or seminar. Plan B M.S.: endorsement of student's research potential by M.S. advisor.

Ph.D. program direct admission of (UWYO EECS) B.S. candidates (bypassing MS):

Undergraduate students who have been working with a faculty from the Electrical and Computer Engineering areas in the EECS Department, University of Wyoming with an exceptional academic record are eligible to apply for direct PhD program. The admission process involves a review by the full department faculty. Please note, direct PhD admissions are only for students with an undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution.

Admission of non-EECS MS students, and other cases not covered above: case by case basis, decided by a vote of the full department faculty.

MS in Computer Science

Required Undergraduate Courses:

  • Algorithms and Data Structures (COSC 3020 equivalent)
  • Theory of Computing (COSC 4100 or 4200 equivalent)
  • Operating Systems (COSC 4740 equivalent)
  • Programming languages or Compilers (COSC 4780 or 4785 equivalent)

GPA:  3.0 GPA (A = 4.0) or equivalent in an ABET accredited bachelor's program (or international equivalent).     

  • Copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities for all degrees attained.
  • International applicants must submit copies of individual semester transcripts, consolidated transcripts will not be accepted.

TOEFL: Students whose native language is not English must also complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 550 on the paper based TOEFL; 213 on the computerized test including a 58 or better in section 1-Reading; 80 for the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) including a score of 23 or better in section 1-Reading or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with a 6.5 score or better.

Required Materials

To apply, the following documents must be submitted in the University's online application system at: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/graduate/application.html and received by the department.  In addition, payment of a $50.00 application fee is required.

  • Applicants will be asked to provide the names of 3 recommenders in the online application system, the recommenders will then be sent further instructions regarding how to submit recommendations.

    • Recommenders must be able to evaluate your potential for graduate study in computer science.
    • Applicants should follow-up with recommenders to ensure this requirement is fulfilled; applications will not be processed further until all recommendations have been received.
  • Copy of TOEFL scores or IELTS scores, required of all international applicants (see minimum requirements above)

  • Copy of transcripts from all colleges and universities (minimum GPA 3.0); international students must submit individual semester transcripts, consolidated transcripts will not be accepted.

Quickstart Program: High performing undergraduates in computer science can elect for Quick Start admission to the graduate program, allowing the sharing of up to six credit hours of 5000-level coursework toward the completion of both the B.S. and the graduate degree programs.

Once your application is complete, we will be able to proceed with our review process.

If you are accepted into the program, original copies of TOEFL scores and all transcripts must be submitted to the Admissions Office.
Warning: Official acceptance will be given by the University upon the completion of the application.

For further information, contact the EECS Department at (307) 766-2279, or e-mail at eecs@uwyo.edu.

PhD in Computer Science

**Applicants to the doctoral program must have completed a bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related discipline at an accredited university or college.

Required Undergraduate Courses:

  • Algorithms and Data Structures (COSC 3020 equivalent)
  • Theory of Computing (COSC 4100 or 4200 equivalent)
  • Operating Systems (COSC 4740 equivalent)
  • Programming languages or Compilers (COSC 4780 or 4785 equivalent)

GPA:  3.0 GPA (A = 4.0) or equivalent in an ABET accredited bachelor's program (or international equivalent).     

  • Copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities for all degrees attained.
  • International applicants must submit copies of individual semester transcripts, consolidated transcripts will not be accepted.

TOEFL: Students whose native language is not English must also complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 550 on the paper based TOEFL; 213 on the computerized test including a 58 or better in section 1-Reading; 80 for the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) including a score of 23 or better in section 1-Reading or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with a 6.5 score or better.

Required Materials

To apply, the following documents must be submitted in the University's online application system at: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/graduate/application.html and received by the department.  In addition, payment of a $50.00 application fee is required.

  • Applicants will be asked to provide the names of 3 recommenders in the online application system, the recommenders will then be sent further instructions regarding how to submit recommendations.

    • Recommenders must be able to evaluate your potential for graduate study in computer science.
    • The letters should address your ability to pursue quality original research. Letters should also evaluate your oral and written communication skills.
    • Applicants should follow-up with recommenders to ensure this requirement is fulfilled; applications will not be processed further until all recommendations have been received.
  • Copy of TOEFL scores or IELTS scores, required of all international applicants (see minimum requirements above)

  • Copy of transcripts from all colleges and universities (minimum GPA 3.0); international students must submit individual semester transcripts, consolidated transcripts will not be accepted.

Quickstart Program: High performing undergraduates in computer science can elect for Quick Start admission to the graduate program, allowing the sharing of up to six credit hours of 5000-level coursework toward the completion of both the B.S. and the graduate degree programs.

Once your application is complete, we will be able to proceed with our review process.

If you are accepted into the program, original copies of TOEFL scores and all transcripts must be submitted to the Admissions Office.
Warning: Official acceptance will be given by the University upon the completion of the application.

For further information, contact the EECS Department at (307) 766-2279, or e-mail at eecs@uwyo.edu.