PS An applicant's statement of purpose is very important and is given careful consideration in the selection process. There is no specific word limit, but be concise and specific in preparing your statement, giving information that demonstrates your level of preparation and potential for success in graduate school. Applicants should address past accomplishments within the realm of computer science and engineering, why they are qualified for the program, and goals they wish to pursue while in graduate school GPA Completed coursework for both domestic and international applicants must demonstrate the equivalent of at least a B average in the United States CV A resume or curriculum vita should be uploaded to the online application under the Resume/CV section. Please do NOT mail documents to the department. Fee International Applicants: $125.00 RL Three letters of recommendation are required. It is important that letters of recommendation be completed by individuals who are in a position to analyze your abilities and academic promise. Our preference is that the referee hold an academic position, but we certainly understand that many of our applicants have been out of school for a number of years, and a letter from a professional referee is acceptable. It is preferred that letters of recommendation are submitted online. Transcript International applicants: At the time of application, please upload all transcript documents to the online application. Please do not mail any documents to the department. If offered admission, students will mail the official transcripts to the Graduate Division. If a student is offered admission to the program: True copies, facsimiles, or photostatic copies of foreign academic records will be accepted if, after the copies have been made, they have been personally signed and stamped by an educational official who certifies that they are exact copies of the original document. Properly certified and signed copies should be sent instead of irreplaceable original documents. Academic records must be in the language of the institution and should be accompanied by an official English translation. Foreign academic records must show all courses attended each year, examinations passed, seminars completed, and grades or marks received at all institutions where formal records are maintained.