Academic Requirements

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CS Department Graduate Handbook                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Fall 2025

All students must comply with the policies and procedures laid out in the CS Department Graduate Handbook. They must also meet all listed academic requirements.
Computer Science Courses

Computer Science Course Descriptions

Schedule of Classes                  

Graduate courses, in particular 6000-level courses, may not be offered following the guidelines presented in the course description. For further information about the courses contact the faculty instructor for the course.
Graduate Exams

Research Proficiency Exam Request (PhD)

Preliminary Oral Exam Request (PhD)

Final Oral Exam Request (MS & PhD)

Research Proficiency Exam Checklist

Preliminary Oral Exam Checklist

Final Oral Exam Checklist

Final Oral Exam Checklist

ISU Graduate College Student HandbookISU Graduate Student Handbook All students must comply with the policies and procedurs laid out in the ISU Graduate College Student Handbook. Read this document to understand the graduate program requirements at Iowa State University.
Academic CalendarSemester CalendarsAll students are responsible for following the deadlines present in the academic calendar.

 

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Add/Drop Classes  
Submit Your Graduate Committee         
Submit your Academic Plan  
Complete Research Proficiency Exam  
Complete Preliminary Oral Exam  
Apply for Program Completion  
Complete Final Oral Exam  


Computer Science Graduate Program Learning Goals:

  1. Master core areas of Computer Science (MS, PhD)
  2. Achieve in-depth knowledge in chosen subfield of Computer Science (PhD)
  3. Obtain expertise to perform original research that advances Computer Science (PhD)
  4. Demonstrate ability to communicate technical concepts and research results (MS, PhD)