In addition to satisfying these general requirements, the applicant must have:

• Mathematical preparation equivalent to that obtained from courses in Calculus through Differential Equations.
• An academic background in computer science and computer engineering including logic design, computer architecture, data structures, operating systems and algorithms.

If other information is available, such as publications, descriptions of projects, etc. please include this information.

Where do I send my application materials?
All applications should be mailed to USF Admissions and once processed, that office will forward your application to the department (If you mail your application to the department first, it would result in a delay). The addresses for Admissions are:

For international applicants: The University of South Florida, Office of International Admissions, 4202 E Fowler Avenue, CPR 107, Tampa, Florida 33620-7910.

For US residents: The University of South Florida, Office of Graduate Admissions, 4202 E Fowler Avenue, FAO 174, Tampa, Florida 33620-7910.

The letters of recommendation and statement of purpose can be included with your application packet OR mailed directly to the department.

How do I find out the status of my application?

The International Admissions office communicates the status to applicants via e-mail. International applicants should go to http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions/ . If you are not getting your status from Admissions via email, you can update your email address through the above website. Please know that once a departmental decision is reached, it may take some time for that decision to be approved by the Graduate School and reflected in the official application status.

When will I know the decision.....(on my application/assistantships/I-20)?
This is the hardest question to answer. The university receives thousands of applications each year and it takes time for applications to be reviewed and processed. Know that the university staff and faculty are doing their best to process your application and make decisions on assistantships and visas as soon as possible. It is highly suggested that applicants review appropriate websites and submit requested materials as early as possible. Please know that in taking time to respond to individual queries about status, staff members have that much less time to actually process paperwork, resulting in a delay for everyone involved. Your patience is appreciated during the application process!

What are the departmental codes for GRE and TOEFL score reporting?
The departmental code is not needed. If you ask the ETS to report your scores to USF (Institution Code 5828), that will be sufficient for the scores to reach the Admissions office. Your scores will then be forwarded from Admissions to the department and the first choice program listed on your application. Please allow time for this to happen.

Have you received my official test scores?
The official GRE and TOEFL test scores are sent directly from ETS to the USF Admissions office. However, this is not necessarily a problem in getting you a departmental decision on your application because....

Can I send unofficial test scores?
You can fax unofficial scores to the department or include the copies of the unofficial test scores with the application packet. However, any admittance granted by the department would not be considered final by the university until the official scores are received.

How can I apply for assistantships?
ALL newly-admitted applicants are automatically considered for assistantships by the departments, so the best way to ensure you will be considered is to get your complete application to graduate school submitted as early as possible.

Do I need to send in the financial statement if I need an assistantship?
Yes, please complete and send in the financial statement portion of the application to Admissions as soon as possible, using the information on your current financial situation.

Questions about the financial statement should be directed to the Admissions office. Departments do not require the financial statement in order to make a decision on a graduate application, but it is vital that the applicant follows up on any requests from Admissions office about it because it could delay issuance of any visas.

When will I get my I-20?
All applicants should look for answers to their inquiries on http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions/ . This site is updated daily and includes all the latest information.

How do I appeal a denial?
If you wish to appeal a denied application decision, you must provide documentation for reconsideration (e.g. improved test scores or updated transcripts) that was not originally reviewed. Please follow the procedures set forth on http://admissions.grad.usf.edu/appeal.html.

How do I defer admittance?
Please go to http://admissions.grad.usf.edu/deferments.html.