Overview of Department of Computer Science
Requirements and Deadlines for
Master in Computer Science (MCS) and
Master in Engineering (MEN) in Computer Engineering Degrees
Listed below are the major steps that should be completed for the
MCS and MEN degrees (course work only Master degrees) in
computer science and computer engineering.
Much of this information is taken from the
`Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree Requirements'
on the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) website
http://ogs.tamu.edu
and from the Department's
Graduate Brochure (pdf).
As noted below, many of the steps have associated OGS forms that need
to be submitted. These forms are available on the OGS website.
In all cases, the student is responsible for filling out the form
before bringing it to the advising office for Departmental approval.
In the case of MCS and MEN students, the advising office will obtain
the signatures of the default committee members and the Department Head
for the student. In most cases the advising staff will also submit the
forms to the OGS for the student.
- Degree Plan.
MCS and MEN students must file an approved degree plan.
MCS and MEN students have a default advisory committee
appointed by the Department.
Currently, the default committee consists of:
Duncan M. (Hank) Walker (chair). Note there is only one committee member.
Requirements for the degree plan can be found in the Department's
Graduate Brochure (pdf).
The student should submit the completed degree plan using the online degree
plan submission system OGSDPSS.
OGS Forms:
Degree Plan
Deadline: By the end of the first semester after the student
has completed 9 credit hours (normally their second semester) and
no later than about five months before graduation
(see the
OGS calendar for precise deadline).
- Apply for Graduation.
Students must submit an
Application for Degree in order to graduate.
Online Application:
https://degreeapp.tamu.edu
Deadline:
Normally in the first 1-2 weeks of the semester the student wishes
to graduate. Late application will be allowed for an additional
fee until later in the semester.
Precise deadlines are listed on the
OGS calendar.
- Final Examination.
The oral final exam for the MCS and MEN is waived as a general policy.
Once the student has filed for graduation, the advising office will complete
and submit a Request for Exemption from Final Examination form to OGS.
OGS Forms:
Request for Exemption from Final Examination
Deadline:
Deadlines are listed on the
OGS calendar
(usually about 4 weeks before graduation).
