Admission requirements, including program prerequisites and deadlines, can be found on the Graduate College programs webpage at https://www.fau.edu/graduate/programs/.

Admission requirements, including program prerequisites and deadlines, can be found on the Graduate College programs webpage at https://www.fau.edu/graduate/programs/.

The GRE is currently not required for admission to MS programs in the EECS department. GRE is required for Ph.D. programs.

The department is unfortunately unable to waive admission application fees.

No, the admission requirements are strictly adhered to, and it is infeasible for graduate advisors to individually handle the numerous requests such as these prior to admission to our graduate programs. However, an available option is to raise your undergraduate cumulative (overall) GPA prior to applying to our degree programs.

No, it is infeasible for graduate advisors to individually handle the numerous requests such as these prior to admission to our graduate programs. However, admission requirements, including program prerequisites and deadlines, can be found on the Graduate College programs webpage at https://www.fau.edu/graduate/programs/.

If opting for the thesis option, then six of the 30 credits of your degree program must be Master's Thesis credits. While enrolled in these credits, you would be expected to meet and consult with your thesis supervisor and perform independent research with them on your thesis topic. Upon completion of your thesis project, you would be required to write a thesis and publicly defend it in front of a thesis committee consisting of your thesis supervisor and two other EECS faculty members who have agreed to serve on your committee. Writing a thesis and completing six credits of Master's Thesis is not sufficient to earn a MS degree with a thesis option, as you must also pass your public thesis defense as well as satisfactorily address any concerns that your committee members might have regarding your thesis.

You will need to complete six credits of Master's Thesis as well as write and defense a thesis prior to completion of your degree program. It is recommended that you decide whether to pursue a thesis option when you have at least two full semesters left of your degree program.

Browse the EECS Department faculty directory at https://www.fau.edu/engineering/eecs/directory/ and identify faculty who are researching topics that are of interest to you. Email these faculty about your interest in performing a MS thesis under their supervision, articulate why you are specifically interested in their recent work, attach PDF copies of your CV and transcripts, and request a time to meet with them to discuss possible projects if they are willing to supervise a MS thesis.

No, credits toward your degree cannot be earned through internships. However, internships are highly valuable as they enable you to expand your skillset with practical experience, which will likely provide you with an advantage during your job search.

Yes, with approval. Typically, up to 6 credit hours may be transferred if they were not used toward another degree. Submit a transfer credit evaluation request to the Graduate College for review.

Undergraduate students: 12 credits (minimum full-time load) Graduate students: 9 credits (minimum full-time load) Graduate students typically take 9 credits and should consult their advisor if they plan to take more.

The important consideration is whether your cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) falls below a 3.0, not whether your term GPA falls below a 3.0. FAU's policy is that graduate degrees can only be conferred if the cumulative GPA is at least 3.0. If your cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, then the department can decide to either (1) initiate dismissal or (2) provide you with one semester to recover your cumulative GPA to at least a 3.0. If the department provides you with an additional semester to recover your cumulative GPA, then you will need to work with your academic advisor to develop an academic progression plan by completing a Form 11, which can be found at https://www.fau.edu/graduate/documents/form-11-academic-progression-plan.pdf. Note that the cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is a FAU Graduate College minimum requirement, and individual programs may have higher standards for the cumulative GPA.

Letter grades less than a 'C' contribute less than two points toward a student's cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA). Given that FAU undergraduate degree requirements require at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and the graduate degree requirements require at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, courses for which a student receives lower than a 'C' letter grade are below the average acceptable standards for good standing at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The cumulative (overall) GPA is the average performance within the courses taken while enrolled within your degree program. A low 'C' letter grade (which contributes two points per credit to the cumulative GPA) can be offset by an 'A' (which contributes four points per credit to the cumulative GPA) within a course with the same number of credit hours, ultimately averaging out to a 3.0.

If you have completed all your degree program requirements, then no, you cannot delay graduation as you are required to apply for graduation. A delay in graduation typically occurs when there is an unexpected failure of a course in your last semester or if you are short on credits because of a miscalculation regarding the number of remaining credits to complete your degree program.

Yes, assuming that this coursework also satisfies the requirements of the remaining electives within your MS degree program. Students are also encouraged to consider earning a graduate certificate along the way with their MS degree. However, it is important to note that if you pursue both a minor and a certificate, the courses will not triple count. Such courses can only double count (e.g., toward degree and minor), and so you will likely need to take extra courses toward a certificate program.

No, students must arrive on time during the start of the semester. Course work may be assigned even on the first day of classes, and missing the required material may set you back in a way that may not be recoverable.

It is not recommended to depart the country in the middle of the semester. If you need to leave, then you should ensure that your course instructors approve the mode at which you would be submitting assignments, taking exams, and attending classes while away. It is also advised that you consult with FAU International Student Services (ISS) regarding any issues that this departure may cause. Regardless, it is your responsibility to attend lectures and progress with assignment and exam deadlines within your courses in accordance with the syllabi provided by your course instructors as well as the mode of instruction that you enrolled in.

There are myriad career paths, many of which overlap, that graduates from our MS degree programs can take. You should discuss with your graduate program advisor about the potential career paths within your chosen degree program. Numerous other articles and resources linking degree programs to careers can be found on the web. We are working on curating a database of placements for our degree program graduates, and we should be able to provide such numbers once this database is in place.

You should consult your degree program worksheet regarding what course subjects or what specific courses are required for completion of the degree, as well as what electives you are permitted to register for. Accounting for these parameters, you should register for courses that you are interested in. Note that the more classes taken that are offered by the EECS Department, the greater the breadth of classes that you would potentially qualify for if applying for departmental Teaching Assistant (TA) positions.

The course schedule can be found on the FAU Registrar's Office page at https://www.fau.edu/registrar/courses/.

The set of courses each semester is carefully curated based on degree program requirements, faculty teaching loads, class size requirements and restrictions, and student demand. If there are courses in the catalog that you would like to take but are not currently offered by the department, then let your academic advisor know. If enough students demonstrate interest in taking a specific course, then the department will consider offering it in an upcoming semester provided the availability of resources.

The level of a course determines whether it is an undergraduate or graduate course and whether it is upper-division or lower-division.

Courses at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels are undergraduate courses. Those at the 1000 and 2000 levels are considered lower-division courses; those at the 3000 and 4000 levels are upper-division courses.

Courses at the 5000, 6000, and 7000 levels are graduate courses.MS students: Must complete at least five 6000-level courses (15 credits). Ph.D. students:Must complete a minimum of 9 credits of 6000-level courses.

Yes, but you must check first. The FAU course registration portal does not check whether a course counts toward your degree, and you may accidentally register for courses that won’t count. Some degree programs allow a limited number of approved courses from other departments. Always consult your degree worksheet and your academic advisor before registering for non-EECS courses.

The course schedule, which includes offerings from other disciplines, can be found on the FAU Registrar's Office page at https://www.fau.edu/registrar/courses/. You should consult your degree program worksheet to evaluate whether courses in other disciplines would satisfy your degree requirements before enrolling in them. Note that the more classes taken that are offered by the EECS Department, the greater the breadth of classes that you would potentially qualify for if applying for departmental Teaching Assistant (TA) positions.

If the course offers a waitlist, it is recommended that you add yourself to the waitlist. Alternatively, you can select a different course that has available seats, if it is on your program worksheet.

The FAU Graduate College has certain restrictions on the number of credits that can be taken by a graduate student as an overload, as well as procedures for requesting course overloads. To request a course overload you should submit a Form 10, which can be found at https://www.fau.edu/graduate/documents/form-10-request-to-waive-a-university-requirement.pdf.

Yes, provided that the special topics course is compatible with requirements of the remaining electives within your degree program. If you are uncertain, then should check with your advisor.

If you plan to have this course count toward your degree, then yes the course needs to be repeated.

No, a grade forgiveness policy does not exist at the graduate level at FAU.

No, a grade forgiveness policy does not exist at the graduate level at FAU.

It is not possible to remove any letter grade or a 'W' from your transcript.

If you are having trouble understanding your degree program worksheet, then you should make an appointment with Tayler Kung, Assistant Director of Graduate Student Services, through Success Network. Note that the more classes taken that are offered by the EECS Department, the greater the breadth of classes that you would potentially qualify for if applying for departmental Teaching Assistant (TA) positions.

Apply and submit all required documents using the link located at https://www.fau.edu/engineering/eecs/graduate/assistantships/ by the posted application deadline. The departmental TA Committee will make a final selection for TA positions. Note that the more classes taken that are offered by the EECS Department, the greater the breadth of classes that you would potentially qualify for if applying for departmental Teaching Assistant (TA) positions.

Browse the EECS Department faculty directory at https://www.fau.edu/engineering/eecs/directory/ and identify faculty who are researching topics that are of interest to you. Email these faculty about your interest in performing research under their supervision, articulate why you are specifically interested in their recent work, attach PDF copies of your CV and transcripts, and request a time to meet with them to discuss possible projects if they have openings for RA positions. If a faculty member agrees to support you as a RA, then they will finalize arrangements for the position with departmental staff.

No, students must apply and submit all required documents using the link located at https://www.fau.edu/engineering/eecs/graduate/assistantships/ by the posted application deadline. Note that the more classes taken that are offered by the EECS Department, the greater the breadth of classes that you would potentially qualify for if applying for departmental TA positions.

Yes, TA applications are accepted each semester. Selection is competitive and depends on academic performance, departmental needs, and prior coursework.

Individual faculty do not make hiring decisions regarding TA positions. See answers to "How do I obtain a RA position?" and "How do I obtain a TA position?" above for details on securing RA and TA positions.

No, it is expected that TAs accomplish their duties in person.

No, it is expected that TAs accomplish their duties in person.

TAs are expected to support instructional duties, such as grading, holding office hours for students, proctoring exams, and assisting with labs. Specific responsibilities will be determined by the course instructor.

Yes, non-thesis students can still participate in research or independent study, though they won’t earn thesis credits.

Browse the EECS Department faculty directory at https://www.fau.edu/engineering/eecs/directory/ and identify faculty who are researching topics that are of interest to you. Email these faculty about your interest in performing research under their supervision, articulate why you are specifically interested in their recent work, attach PDF copies of your CV and transcripts, and request a time to meet with them to discuss possible projects if they are willing to supervise research projects.

Faculty research is dynamic, and a graduate advisor is unlikely to have a comprehensive list of faculty working in a specific area. The best option is to browse the EECS Department faculty directory at https://www.fau.edu/engineering/eecs/directory/ to identify faculty who are researching topics that are of interest to you. Reading recent publications by faculty members is the best mechanism for evaluating the current research in the faculty member's lab.

You’ll typically need a CPT form, offer letter from the employer, and proof of course registration that aligns with the CPT experience. Full details can be found on FAU’s ISS website.

Information regarding CPT and OPT can be found on the FAU International Student Services (ISS) employment options page at https://www.fau.edu/global/international/current/employment-options/. Students should reach out to ISS directly for specific questions regarding CPT and OPT that are not answered at that ISS webpage.