ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACY
Advancement to Candidacy is your contract with the University specifying what you will accomplish to earn your MSCS.
Advancement to Candidacy is your most important step toward a successful graduation.
You should Advance to Candidacy as soon as possible (usually after two semesters).
You can Advance to Candidacy when you meet all of the following requirements:
- You have completed 12 units of CORE courses
- You have completed all required prerequisites with a GPA of 3.0 or better
- You have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in your MSCS courses
- You are in “Good Standing”
- You have satisfied your GAR requirement
IMPORTANT:
- You must Advance to Candidacy before you can enroll in CECS 697, enroll in CECS 698 (Thesis) or take your COMP Exams.
- You must Advance to Candidacy at least one semester before you graduate.