CSE GRADUATE PROGRAM INFORMATION:
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers a variety of post-graduate education opportunities, leading to a master's in computer science and computer engineering and doctorate of philosophy in computer science and computer engineering degrees, as well as continuing education through the University Extension Program. These programs explore the fundamental aspects and applications of computation, spanning theory, software, and hardware.

CSE has 50 distinguished faculty members and approximately 230 Ph.D. and 100 master's students. Most full-time Ph.D. students and some Master's students receive financial assistance in the form of fellowships, research assistanships, or teaching assistantships. Total current campus enrollment is over 20,000; approximately 50 percent of these students are women.

Applications for admission to the Ph.D. and master's programs are considered annually, with a deadline of December 15, 2007. Students must meet the minimum university and department requirements in order to be considered for admission. Admission decisions are made by the CSE Admissions Committee and notices are sent out in February/March. Admission to the graduate program is effective the following fall quarter. For a complete list of requirements, please visit the following website at http://www.cse.ucsd.edu/grad.edu/admissions/graduateadmission.html.

Undergraduate CSE majors who maintain a distinguished record may apply to the master's program through the Five-Year Bachelor's/Master's Program. Acceptance into this program is an honor which carries with it practical benefits, one of which is the simplification of the graduate application process (no GREs are required). In addition, advanced students have access to graduate level courses and opportunities to do graduate level research under the direct supervision of UCSD's faculty before completing their bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students accepted into this program will be able to complete the requirements for the master's degree within one year following receipt of the bachelor's degree.

CSE FIVE-YEAR BACHELOR'S/MASTER'S PROGRAM AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Exceptionally promising undergraduate students in the Computer Science and Engineering Department who are enrolled in the B.S. or B.A. Computer Science or B.S. in Computer Engineering degree programs, and who maintain a distinguished scholastic record through the junior year are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Bachelor's-Master's Degree Program. The number of students admitted during the fall, winter, and spring quarters will be based upon the availability of openings in the program. Because the program may become impacted for a particular time period, student requests for admission may be deferred to a later quarter.

Minimum requirements for the program include a cumulative GPA of 3.4, and a GPA of 3.4 in seven of the upper-division core courses (28 units). However, meeting or even exceeding these minimum requirements does not guarantee admittance to the program. Successful applicants are often further distinguished by a high level of accomplishment outside of their coursework, either through extensive industry internships or research experiences. Applications must be submitted by the published deadlines below. Grades for courses in progress will be reviewed before final action can be taken on the application.

Students interested in this program can enroll in graduate courses before being officially admitted to the graduate program. However, taking graduate courses does not guarantee admission. Once approved, up to six completed CSE graduate level courses can be counted toward the 49 units required for a Master's degree. Be advised that courses taken while in this program may be used to fulfill the degree requirements for only one of the programs, i.e. the Bachelor's of Arts, the Bachelor's of Science, or the Master's of Science. Courses may not be used for more than one program.

The Five-Year Bachelor's/Master's Program requires two applications. The first application (a link to the downloadable .pdf is below) is to the CSE Department and requires review and approval by the CSE Admissions Committee. The second (official) application is required for admission into UCSD's graduate program, and includes a $60.00 application fee ($80.00 for International students). Applicants will be notified of the official application deadline upon their acceptance into the Five-Year Bachelor's/Master's Program.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. APPLICATION: Students should apply no later than the fourth quarter prior to the receipt of the bachelor's degree; i.e. have at least three quarters remaining in the bachelor degree program. Exceptions or extensions to the application deadlines will not be considered.
• 2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: An applicant's statement of purpose is very important. Please be concise and as specific as possible in preparing your statement. Provide information that will aid the Admissions Committee in evaluating your potential for completing the M.S. program of study in CSE. Please use the form included in this packet and attach an additional sheet, if necessary. For guidelines on how to write a statement of purpose, please visit the UCSD Career Services Center.
• 3. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Three letters of recommendation are required. Your recommenders can use the forms provided in this application packet or use their own letterhead. Letters should be returned to Kathy Reed in the CSE Student Affairs office, Room 1234 EBU3b (CSE Building) or at kreed@cs.ucsd.edu. (It is important that the letters of recommendation be completed by individuals who are in a position to analyze your ability and academic promise. If you wish to waive your right to inspect letters of recommendation, complete the forms provided in this packet and submit one with each letter of recommendation form that you give or send to an individual who you have asked to submit a recommendation on your behalf.)
• 4. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: You must submit official transcripts from UCSD and all institutions or colleges you have attended since high school regardless of the length of attendance.
• 5. TENTATIVE PLAN OF STUDY: Please use the form provided. The plan you submit is important in that it demonstrates to the Admissions Committee that you have carefully thought about the requirements and the sequencing of the courses, and that you have a plan for how to complete the bachelor and the Master's degrees. You are not obligated to take the courses as you have listed them on the tentative plan.
• 6.COMPLETED APPLICATION: The completed application to the Five-Year Bachelor's/Master's Program should be submitted to Kathy Reed, Admissions Coordinator, in Room 1234, EBU3b (CSE Building). You can also contact her at (858/822-5978) or via email at kreed@cs.ucsd.edu.

STUDENT ADVISING AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:

Many students are not sure how attending graduate school can advance them along their career path. If you have questions about how gaining an advanced degree can benefit you, or about which schools and programs might be best for you, advisors in the CSE Student Affairs Office can offer you insightful information.

Kathy Reed, CSE Admissions Coordinator, can assist you with the the following:

Kathy Reed's office is located in EBU3B(CSE Building), room 1234. You can also contact her at (858/822-5978) or via email at kreed@cs.ucsd.edu.

Patricia Raczka, CSE Undergraduate Advisor, and Viera Kair, Student Advisor, can assist you with the following: