Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do I do next if I have been admitted as an international student? | A: Visit International Student & Scholar Services |
Q: What kinds of scholarships are available for international students? | A: Visit International Students Scholarship Resources |
Q: Do you require GRE? | A: GRE scores are required, but are waived for Fall 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. |
Q: When is the application deadline? | A: Admission to the CS Graduate Programs is year-round. However, For International applicants, June 15 (for Fall) and November 1 (for Spring), and for domestic students, July 15 and November 15 are preferred deadlines. |
Q: When is the assistantship application deadline? | A: January 31. See Applying for Financial Aid and GA. |
Q: Do I need to apply separately for financial aid? | A: Not necessarily. All admitted students will be evaluated for possible funding subject to funding availability. |
Q: When do you announce scholarship awards? | A: By early April. |
Q: Can I switch from the thesis path to a no-thesis program? | A: Yes, but by the end of the 2nd semester. |
Q: When do the classes start? | A: Visit Calendars and Deadlines |
Q: Are the graduate degree programs in your department DHS STEM-Designated Degree Programs? | A: Yes. CS-CPI: 11.0701 AI-CPI:11.0102 DS-CPI: 30.7001 |
Q: How much is the tuition fee for graduate courses? | A: Please visit https://www.kent.edu/bursar/graduate-tuition-rates |
Q: How late can I arrive for Fall or Spring? | A: We do not recommend arriving more than a week after classes start. Please visit Calendars and Deadlines. |
Q: How can I defer my application/admission to the next semester? | A: You can fill out the deferral request form; https://kent.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_031UcVkO6kyOmWi |
Q: How can I switch between concentration and non-concentration degree programs? | A: Please fill and submit the form https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/change-program-study-form-may-2019-update |