ECEn Graduate Program Admissions -- Frequently Asked Questions

What if my undergraduate degree is not Electrical or Computer Engineering? Are any pre-requisite courses required?
Yes, you may have to take several undergraduate courses to prepare you for graduate work in our department. The specific courses you would be required to take depend on your undergraduate major and coursework, and the specific area of Electrical or Computer Engineering you are interested in. Usually, only 3-4 pre-requisite courses are needed. After you are admitted, you should meet with the graduate coordinator to determine what pre-requisites you should register for.
Is it possible to be admitted to the program if my undergraduate degree is not in math, physics, computer science, or engineering?
It is possible, though quite difficult. Usually a significant amount of pre-requisite work is required before we can evaluate your ability to succeed in our graduate program.
Do I really have to take the GRE General Exam?
Yes, the GRE general exam is required of all applicants.
How do I find out more about the GRE Exam?
Go to the GRE home page http://www.gre.org
Do I really have to take the TOEFL?
The TOEFL is only required of applicants from countries where English is not the official language. The University requires a minimum score of 237 on the computer-based exam, a minimum score of 580 on the paper-based exam, or a total of 85 on the IBT (with a minimum score of 22 in speaking and 21 in listening, reading, and writing).
How do I find out more about the TOEFL?
More information about the TOEFL exam is available at www.toefl.org
How do I qualify for financial assistance?
An applicant does not "qualify" for financial assistance in the sense that if certain requirements are met, financial assistance is automatic. Assistance comes from a variety of funding sources, and the availability of these funds varies from year to year (and sometimes from semester to semester). In general all financial awards are competitive. That means the best qualified applicants (as measured by GPA, test scores, experience, recommendations, etc.) are offered financial assistance over other applicants.