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Admissions Requirements for MS in Computer Science 

All Master of Science in Computer Science applicants should complete their application by July 1 to guarantee timely evaluation of their application. Any applications completed after July 1 may not be evaluated for the current application year. All graduate applicants must submit the following:

  1. DigiPen Institute of Technology’s Online Application for Admission. This application form is available at: digipen. edu/admissions/how-to-apply/graduate-admissions-requirements.
  2. $60.00 application fee.
  3. Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General Test. All graduate applicants* must complete the GRE General Test and arrange for the testing agency to send those scores directly to DigiPen. GRE code: 4193. Applicants to the Master of Science in Computer Science degree program should note that the preferred combined GRE verbal and math scores should be in the 60th percentile or better.
    • Applicants to the Master of Science in Computer Science program with an undergraduate degree in any major other than Computer Science or Computer Engineering are required to take DigiPen’s Computer Science Exam. A score of 70% is the preferred minimum acceptable score. Please note that achieving an acceptable score on the DigiPen Computer Science Exam does not guarantee admission. For more information on the DigiPen Computer Science Exam, please email admissions@digipen.edu to be directed to the testing services coordinator.
  4. Applicants to the Master of Science in Computer Science program with an undergraduate degree in any major other than Computer Science or Computer Engineering are required to take DigiPen’s Computer Science Exam. A score of 70% is the preferred minimum acceptable score. Please note that achieving an acceptable score on the DigiPen Computer Science Exam does not guarantee admission. For more information on the DigiPen Computer Science Exam, please email admissions@digipen.edu to be directed to the testing services coordinator.
  5. Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended. International students must provide attested copies or certified-true copies of all academic records. See more about this requirement in the International (Non-U.S. Resident) Applicants section if an applicant has transcripts and other official documentation in languages other than English.
    1. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be sent directly by the issuing institutions. Alternatively, applicants may send their transcripts if they are SEALED in envelopes and STAMPED across the seal by the Office of the Registrar.
    2. Applicants must provide evidence of their completion of a bachelor’s degree with a recommended minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; for international students, DigiPen will determine the minimum academic performance standards based on the educational system of the individual applicant.
  6. Two letters of recommendation. Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic background and/or work ethic, e.g. an instructor, school counselor, or employer. Recommendation letters from family members will not be considered. Applicants should notify the authors of their recommendation letters prior to entering names. Applicants may choose to enter the contact information for their reference in the online application. The form will email the reference a link to an electronic recommendation form. If your references do not receive an electronic recommendation form, they may send their letter of recommendation to admissions@digipen,edu.
  7. Statement of Purpose. Guidelines for the Statement of Purpose are available online at digipen.edu/admissions/ how-to-apply/graduate-admissions-requirements/ms-in-computer-science#letters
  8. Other official documentation, if applicable. This includes, but is not limited to, official proof of proficiency in the English language (See more about this requirement in the Proof of Proficiency in the English Language section), copy of Permanent Resident card, and a financial responsibility form for international students. 

Admissions Requirements for MFA in Digital Arts

All Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts applicants should complete their application by July 1 to guarantee timely evaluation of their application. Any applications completed after July 1 may not be evaluated for the current application year. All graduate applicants must submit the following:

  1. DigiPen Institute of Technology online Application for Admission. This application form is available at: digipen. edu/admissions/how-to-apply/graduate-admissions-requirements/mfa-in-digital-arts
  2. $60.00 application fee.
  3. Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended. International students must provide attested copies or certified-true copies of all academic records. See more about this requirement in the International (Non-U.S. Resident) Applicants section if an applicant has transcripts and other official documentation in languages other than English.
    • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be sent directly by the issuing institutions. Alternatively, applicants may send their transcripts if they are SEALED in envelopes and STAMPED across the seal by the Office of the Registrar.
    • Applicants must provide evidence of their completion of a bachelor’s degree with a recommended minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA; for international students, DigiPen will determine the minimum academic performance standards based on the educational system of the individual applicant.
  4. Two letters of recommendation. Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic background and/or work ethic, e.g. an instructor, school counselor, or employer. Recommendation letters from family members will not be considered. Applicants should notify the authors of their recommendation letters prior to entering names. Applicants may choose to enter the contact information for their reference in the online application. The form will email the reference a link to an electronic recommendation form. If your references do not receive an electronic recommendation form, they may send their letter of recommendation to admissions@digipen.edu.
  5. Statement of Purpose. Guidelines for the Statement of Purpose are available online at digipen.edu/admissions/ how-to-apply/graduate-admissions-requirements/mfa-in-digital-arts#essay
  6. Art Portfolio. DigiPen’s intent in reviewing applicants’ portfolios is to ensure that they have appropriate foundational skills relative to the degree program to which they are applying. Guidelines for the Portfolio are available online at digipen.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/graduate-admissions-requirements/mfa-in-digital-arts#art-portfolio
  7. Interviews. An interview may be required of selected students. This will be arranged on an as-needed basis.
  8. Other official documentation, if applicable. This includes, but is not limited to, official proof of proficiency in the English language (See more about this requirement in the Proof of Proficiency in the English Language section), copy of Permanent Resident card, and a financial responsibility form for international students.