SEIDENBERG SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND

SEIDENBERG SCHOOL OF

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Graduate Application and Admission Information

Admission Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Eligibility

Pace University Graduate Merit Scholarships

Admission Categories

Deferrals

Decision Appeal

DPS in Computing

PhD in Computer Science

International Student Information ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Application Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

Priority Deadline Dates

DPS Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

PhD Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Admission Application .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Recommendation Forms........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Graduate Assistantship Application .....................................................................................................................................13

Visiting Student Application .................................................................................................................................................14

Non-Degree Status Application and Registration Form .........................................................................................................15

Table of Contents

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ADMISSION INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants to Pace University graduate

degree and certificate programs must hold a

bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

or university if post-secondary education was

completed in the United States. Applicants

who are currently in their senior year at an

undergraduate institution may apply for

admission, but acceptance is contingent upon

receipt of a final transcript indicating all senior

year grades and receipt of the bachelor’s

degree. Applicants who have attended

institutions outside of the United States

should review the Bridge Program on page 3.

All information provided in the application

must be accurate and complete. Any

misrepresentation in or omission of facts

from the application will justify a denial

or revocation of admission or subsequent

dismissal from the graduate program. The

Office of Graduate Admission reserves the

right to verify any or all information in the

application and supporting documentation.

PACE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE MERIT

SCHOLARSHIPS

Merit-based scholarships are awarded to

entering full-time and part-time matriculated

graduate students who demonstrate

exceptional scholastic ability. The Scholarship

Committee considers each applicant’s

academic record to determine the scholarship

award. All students admitted to a degree

program are automatically reviewed for

scholarship. There is no separate application

to be completed. Domestic scholarship

recipients must register for a minimum of

six (6) credits per fall and spring semesters.

International scholarship recipients must

register for nine (9) credits per fall and

spring semesters.

ADMISSION CATEGORIES

Matriculant

Applicants who wish to pursue a graduate

degree or certificate at Pace University should

apply for matriculant status. The University

has established the following criteria as the

most critical in the evaluation of applications

for matriculant status: scholastic achievement

and a desire to excel as evidenced by previous

academic work, motivation, leadership potential,

and maturity as evidenced by work and/or

volunteer experience, extra curricular activities,

recom mendations, and responses to questions

on the application.

Non-Degree Status (NDS)

The objective of the non-degree status is

to enable students who qualify by virtue of

previous education or experience to enroll

in appropriate graduate courses on a space-

available basis.

Students who elect to register or are advised

to register for course work under this status

must return the Application for Non-Degree

Status, with a $70 application fee, to the

Office of Graduate Admission after obtaining

written approval from the chairperson of the

department offering the course(s). Students

may register for a maximum of 12 credits in

non-degree status. However, students who

wish to become fully-matriculated in the

Seidenberg School of Computer Science

and Information Systems graduate program,

should apply to the Office of Graduate

Admission for matriculation prior to enrolling

in a third course.

The Application for Non-Degree Status

can be found on page 15.

Auditor

Individuals holding a US bachelor’s degree or

its equivalent may apply to audit a maximum

of two graduate courses at Pace University.

The objective of auditor status is to enable

students seeking a renewal or extension of

knowledge related to their careers to enroll

in appropriate graduate courses. Auditors

are granted neither grades nor credit for

audited courses. An audited course will not be

applied to a degree program. Applications for

auditor status are available from the Office of

Student Assistance.

Alumni Auditor

Alumni of Pace University’s CSIS graduate

pro grams are eligible to audit graduate

classes subject to the approval of the

instructor and space limitations. Students

must have the necessary background for

admission to courses; not every course is

open to alumni auditors. Interested alumni

should file an Alumni Auditor Application

with the Office of Student Assistance during

the second week of the desired semester.

Visiting Student

A student currently in good standing in a

comparable graduate program at another

institution may apply to take courses in a

graduate program of Pace University by

completing the Visiting Student Application

on page 14. Applicants accepted as visiting

students may take a maximum of two courses

in a Pace graduate program. Registration for

courses is on a space-available basis and the

courses must be completed in the semester

for which the visiting student applied.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

DEFERRALS

Students who have been admitted to a

graduate program at Pace University but

who wish to delay their entrance for a

period of time may request a deferral by

writing to the Office of Graduate Admission

prior to the start of the semester for which

admission has been granted. The request

must specify the semester the student

anticipates entering the program. The

graduate admission staff considers each

request for deferral individually and retains

the right to grant or deny admission for a

future semester.

DECISION APPEAL

An applicant who is not approved for

admission may appeal the decision. The

appeal should be made in writing to the

Office of Graduate Admission within one

month of notification of denial.

DPS IN COMPUTING

Pace University and the Seidenberg School

of Computer Science and Information

Systems offer a doctoral program in

computing leading to the DPS degree.

This unique program is designed for the

experienced computing professional and

consistent with that mission, the goal of

the DPS admission process is to identify

and admit those individuals who have the

capabilities to succeed in this program.

The online application may be accessed at

www.pace.edu/seidenberg/DPS.

PHD IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

The PhD program at the Seidenberg School

of Computer Science and Information

Systems is designed to produce productive

research scholars who will typically assume

academic positions in their chosen fields.

The degree requirements for the PhD focus

on acquiring research skills to conduct

rigorous research.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION

APPLICATION FEE

Applicants from outside the United States

must remit the $70 application fee by

international money order or by a check

drawn from a US bank.

DEADLINE DATE AND STATUS

International applicants who require a student

visa are advised to apply well before the

priority deadline dates, and must apply for

full-time matriculated status.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WITH

THREE-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Please visit www.pace.edu/bridgeprogram

for more information.

TRANSCRIPTS

If foreign language transcripts are issued,

English translations must accompany

the original transcript. Pace will accept

translations and evaluations in the following

manner:

• Sent from any NACES (www.naces.

org) accredited translation evaluator

(preferred)

• Sent and attested by the institution

of origin

• The student’s Ministry of Education

• A US consular officer

• An EducationUSA adviser

(www.educationusa.state.gov)

To help expedite the process and review

of an application, it is suggested that an

academic evaluation by a NACES accredited

evaluator of foreign course work be

submitted with all translations.

All materials submitted become the

confidential property of Pace University

and cannot be returned or forwarded to the

applicant or a third party.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PROFICIENCY TESTS

Students who earned a bachelor’s degree in

a country where English is not the official

language and English is not their first

language must submit a Test of English as

a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International

English Language Testing System (IELTS), or

Pearson Test of English (PTE) score that is no

more than two years old.

A minimum TOEFL score of 78 (Internet

version), an IELTS score of 6.5, or a Pearson

PTE score of 52 is preferred to demonstrate

the requisite proficiency in English for

admission to Pace University. If a TOEFL,

IELTS, or Pearson PTE score is below the

minimums stated above, or if it is determined

that an applicant needs additional English

language preparation to become a fully

matriculated student, he or she may be a

candidate for the Pace University Global

Pathways program. Once a student submits

an application, the Admission Committee

will advise about being admitted into this

program.

Students who submit proof of citizenship

from a country where English is the official

language may have the English language

proficiency test requirement waived. For more

information, visit www.pace.edu/English.

STUDENT VISAS

Admitted international students will need

to receive a form I-20 from Pace University,

which is required to obtain an F1 visa. For

more information, visit www.pace.edu/

accepted-grad.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Information regarding applying for a non-

immigrant visa or transferring/changing

status if already in the US will be included

in the official acceptance packet. In order

to assist students, it is required that a

home country address be provided on the

application for admission.

Please note that, as specified by US

immigration regulations, students who have

entered the US on a tourist visa or on a visa

waiver must be in proper status prior to

enrolling in classes.

Special situations regarding immigration

status should be discussed with an adviser

in the Office of International Programs

and Services.

S

tudents should submit a copy of

the first page (data information) and last

page (curr

ent address) of their current

passport. This should be submitted with

the other documentation required for

Pace University to issue the form I-20.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please complete and mail your application to the Ofﬁce of Graduate Admission. Be sure to sign the last page of the application and all

additional papers. To check the status of your application, visit applicantportal.pace.edu.

Pace University

Ofﬁce of Graduate Admission

Graduate Application Processing Center

One Pace Plaza

New York, NY 10038

(212) 346-1531

[email protected]

Please submit the following:

APPLICATION FEE

RESUME

PERSONAL STATEMENT

LETTERS OF RECOMENDATION

Applications may be printed or typed and must be accompanied by a non-refundable application

fee of $70 in the form of a check or money order in US dollars payable to Pace University.

A resume or typewritten outline, describing at least the past ﬁve years of your employment history

and signiﬁcant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities should be sent. Please

include recognitions of achievement you have received (e.g., licenses, publications, and awards).

DPS applicants should include a substantive description of their current position.

PhD Computer Science applicants must hold a master’s degree in computer science or a closely

related ﬁeld. Applicants will be required to make a research presentation, in-person or online,

to an admission committee comprising professors for admission to the PhD Computer

Science program.

Send a typewritten essay explaining to the members of the Graduate Admission Committee why

you would like to pursue the program of graduate study you have chosen. Additional information

regarding your academic performance, as well as professional experience, may also be included as

a supplement.

DPS applicants should address their most signiﬁcant professional contributions to date and the

impact of that work.

Two recommendations from individuals who can knowledgeably comment on your ability to

successfully complete graduate study are required. These references may be either academic or

professional. DPS applicants should submit one of the reccomendations from a current supervisor.

Letters may be sent by your recommenders electronically, or forwarded in sealed

envelopes. Letters sent electronically to [email protected] must meet the

following requirements:

• Letters must be sent directly from recommender

• Letters sent directly from applicants will not be accepted

• Letters must be on ofﬁcial letterhead and must include the recommender’s signature

Visit the Forms and Brochures page for access to printable Recommendation Forms.

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ADMISSION CRITERIA

The GRE general test, no older than five years, is required only for those applicants applying for the DPS,

PhD, and the Bridge Program for International Students, or a graduate assistantship. The reporting code

for the Pace University NYC Campus is 2635, the Westchester Campus is 2644. For more information about

the GRE, visit www.gre.org.

PhD in Computer Science:

• Applicants must have earned a master’s degree in computer science or a closely related field.

• Applicants are required to make a research presentation, in-person or online, to an admission

committee composed of professors for admission to the PhD Computer Science program.

• Applicant’s GPA should be 3.5 or better (on a scale of 4.0).

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

PROFICIENCY

If you earned a bachelor’s degree in a country where English is not the official language, you are

required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score. The ETS reporting codes for Pace University are:

New York City,

2635

, and Westchester,

2644

. Students who submit proof of citizenship from a country

where English is the official language may have the English language proficiency test requirement waived.

Note: All documents submitted in support of an application for admission become the permanent possession of Pace University and cannot be returned to the applicant

or photocopied for the applicant. For your records, please make photocopies of all materials submitted, except for transcripts and recommendation forms, which must be

received unopened in the original sealed envelopes. (Please note: The Admission Committee may request an interview and/or supplemental application information.)

Priority deadline dates for master’s applicants are as follows:

Domestic International DPS Domestic Deadline

(Domestic students only)

Fall Entry Term (September) August 1 June 1 June 1

Spring Entry Term (January) December 1 October 1

Summer I (June) and II (July) Entry Term May 1 March 1

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting

institution) must be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution

electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the

academic institution.

Academic records issued in a language other than English are required to be translated and

attested to by the institution of origin or a Pace-approved translation agency accredited through

NACES. Transcripts are considered ofﬁcial only if they are sent directly to Pace University from the

educational institution of origin, or forwarded by:

• Any NACES-accredited translation evaluator preferred

• The student’s Ministry of Education

• A US consular ofﬁcer

• An EducationUSA adviser

• The Institute of Foreign Credential Services: www.ifcsevals.com

Applicants may send unofﬁcial copies of all transcripts to [email protected] for the

initial processing and review of your application. Please include your name and program of

interest. If you are admitted, your offer is contingent upon the receipt and veriﬁcation of all ofﬁcial

printed transcripts.

Applicants who have earned a degree or completed coursework at Pace University will not be

required to submit a transcript from Pace University and are required to indicate on the applica-

tion that they have attended Pace. Transcripts from all other institutions attended are required and

must be submitted to be considered for admission.

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MS in Computer Science

MS in Enterprise Analytics

MS in Information Systems

Security and Information Assurance

Telecommunications Management and Technologies

Database Management and Technologies

Security and Information Assurance

Network Administration

(New York City only, BS in Computer Science or

experience in the field is required)

MS in Telecommunications Systems and Networks

PhD in Computer Science

DPS in Computing for Computing and IT Professionals

(Westchester only)

Advanced Certificate in Chief Information Security

Management Officer

Advanced Certificate in Information and Communication

Technology (ICT) Strategy and Innovation

Advanced Certificate in Information Systems

Advanced Certificate in Security and Information Assurance

Advanced Certificate in Software Development and

Engineering (New York City only)

Advanced Certificate in Telecommunications Systems

and Networks (Also offered online)

Pace University Application for Graduate Admission

Complete and return the application along with the $70 non-refundable application fee.

Please print neatly using blue or black ink or type.

Mr.

Ms.

Mx.

Last Name First Name

Middle Name Jr., III, etc.

Email Address

Mailing Address Apt. #

City State Zip/Postal Code

Home Phone Number

If any records will be under another name(s), please indicate.

Country

Address 2

Business Phone Number Fax Number

International applicants who will require a student visa must apply for full-time study.

Have you previously applied to or enrolled in any school or program of Pace University?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain (include school, program, and entry term date):

Please indicate your degree or certificate objective:

Seidenberg School of computer Science and information SyStemS

Social Security Number*

Date of Birth

(MM/DD/YYYY)

*Please be advised that your Social Security Number is

required in order for your Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) to be processed. Your SSN will not

be used for identification purposes at Pace University.

Gender

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Are you Hispanic/Latino? Yes, Hispanic or Latino (including Spain) No If yes, please describe your background_______________________________

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Native language (if other than English) ________________________________________________________________________

Is English your native language?

Yes

No

Campus:

New York City Westchester Semester: Fall Spring

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Summer I Summer II Status: Full-Time Part-Time

If accepted for graduate study, will you need

campus housing?

Yes

No

Are you a spouse of a veteran using their benefits?

Yes No

Are you a dependent of a veteran using their benefits?

Yes No

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MS in Software Development and Engineering

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If applicable, please indicate when the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) was or will be taken:

GRE Date

(MM/DD/YYYY)

If applicable, please indicate when the TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson PTE tests was or will be taken:

Test Date

(MM/DD/YYYY)

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If you are not a US citizen or permanent resident, please complete the following:

If accepted for admission to Pace University, will you need a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) for a student visa?

If no, please indicate visa status you hold or will hold:

If yes, please provide the information below:

Yes

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Visa

Occupation in Your Home Country

City of Birth

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Are you or an immediate family member an employee of Pace University?

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No

If yes, please explain:

Current Employer

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If yes, please indicate your present visa status below and provide your home country address:

Visa Status

City

StateCollege / Organization / Employer

Home Country Address:

Please explain here if this visa status expires prior to

your anticipated Pace University enrollment date:

(Please note: If you do not provide this information

we cannot process your I-20.)

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(Please attach information regarding additional dependents who will accompany you.)

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Which of the following was the biggest influence in your decision to apply to Pace University? (Fill in the appropriate circle):

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A personal statement, resume, and recommendations are required. Please refer to page 4 of this booklet for further detail.

I certify that all of the information provided by me or on my behalf in support of my application for admission is complete and accurate. I acknowledge that I am obligated to supplement my

application as soon as I know or reasonably should know if the information I have provided or that was provided on my behalf is inaccurate or incomplete. I also certify that the personal state-

ment submitted in support of my application for admission is solely my own original work. I acknowledge that Pace University may, at its sole discretion, verify any information submitted in

conjunction with my application. I acknowledge that if I omit relevant information or provide inaccurate information or information that is misleading, submit a personal statement that is not

solely my own original work, or if I fail to supplement my application as required, Pace University may, at its sole discretion, deny my application for admission, rescind my admission, impose

disciplinary sanctions against me, dismiss me from Pace University, and/or rescind any degrees or certificates awarded to me by Pace University.

I acknowledge that the application fee I have paid or will pay in the future is not refundable.

I acknowledge that I am bound by the policies, practices, and procedures of Pace University, whether published or unpublished, and I agree to comply with them.

Applicant’s Signature

Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

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Please list, in chronological order, all colleges or universities attended since your high school graduation. Be

sure to include all institutions at which you were, are, or will be enrolled prior to your anticipated Pace University

graduate program entry term, not only those institutions from which you received a degree. An official transcript

from each institution must be received by the Pace University Office of Graduate Admission to which you are sending

this application. All documents not issued in English must be supplemented by professionally certified English

translations (please see International Student Information).

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Pace University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any of its programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age,

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Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination and harassment policy and may be contacted at 156 William Street,

New York, New York 10038, (212) 346-1310, or at Marks Hall, Room 20, 861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York 10570, (914) 773-3856.

Reasonable Accommodations

Pace University prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and is committed to ensuring equal access to the application process for applicants with disabilities. An applicant who

may require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Director of Disability Services on either the New York City (212) 346-1526 or

Westchester Campus (914) 773-3710.

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Note: Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not automatically bar you from admission to Pace University.

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PACE UNIVERSITY RECOMMENDATION FORM

To the Applicant—Please complete the section below.

Pace University

Office of Graduate Admission

Graduate Application Processing Center

One Pace Plaza

New York, NY 10038

(212) 346-1531

[email protected]

Applicant Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Applicant Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant Day Telephone (________) ________________________

Evening Telephone (________) _________________________

Area Code / Number Area Code / Number

Fax

(________)

__________________________ Email

_____________________________

Area Code / Number

Location New York City Westchester

Applicant Entry Term Fall

_______

Spring

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Summer I

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Summer II

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Year Year Year Year

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT—Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment),

you have the right to review your educational records if you attend Pace University. You may waive your right of access to this speciﬁc

recommendation if you choose. Your decision to waive or not to waive your right of access will have no effect on your application for

admission. Please check the appropriate box and sign your name below:

I hereby waive my right of access to this recommendation. I do not waive my right of access to this recommendation.

To the Recommender—Please complete both sides of this form and return it to the Office of Graduate Admission indicated above.

If you wish to use a letter or different format, please feel free to do so. Thank you for your assistance.

Name of Recommender (please print) ________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Recommender___________________________________________________________ ________/________/________

Month Day Year

Position or Title_________________________________ School or Firm ____________________________________________________

Address

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Number and Street City State Zip Code

Telephone (________) _____________________________

Area Code / Number

In what capacity have you known the applicant? ____________________________________________

What is your overall recommendation?

Strongly recommend Recommend Recommend with some reservation Do not recommend

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The Admission Committee would appreciate your candid appraisal of the applicant.

What are the applicant’s primary strengths and weaknesses? If possible, please describe specific instances or accomplishments that

demonstrate them. Describe the applicant’s current assignment and special responsibilities, if applicable.

Please assess the applicant in the following areas:

a. Area of specialization (technical knowledge, analytical ability, attention to detail, etc.)

b. Potential for achievement in graduate study

c. Potential for professional achievement

Outstanding

(Top 2%)

Superior

(Top 10%)

Good

(Top Third)

Fair

(Middle Third)

Poor

(Bottom Third)

No basis for

judgment

Intellectual Ability

Ability to Work with Others

Ability in Written Expression

Ability in Oral Expression

Maturity

Initiative/Independence

Creativity/Originality

Potential for Career Advancement

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