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BS Computer Science at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The objectives of the Computer Science, BS program relate to the abilities of the graduates several years after graduation. Our graduates are expected within three to five years of graduation to have: Established themselves as successful and productive computing professionals or engaged in advanced study such as a graduate degree program. Worked effectively both in team environments and as individuals.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 120 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Essentials of Computer Science 1; Introduction to Computer Programming (Mason Core); Object-Oriented Programming; Introduction to Low-Level Programming; Data Structures; Software Engineering (Mason Core).

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Application information

Entry terms: Fall (August start) and Spring (January start) for freshmen and transfer students.

Transfer students may start in the Spring (January) or Fall (August) semester.

Freshman: Non-binding Early Action deadline is November 1 (priority consideration for Honors College, University Scholars and merit-based scholarships); Regular Decision deadline is February 1 (Honors College considered on a space-available basis); the Spring semester priority deadline is October 1. FAFSA/VASA priority deadline is March 1.

International freshman: Fall (August start) Non-Binding Early Action November 1, Regular Decision February 1, final deadline June 1; Spring (January start) priority deadline October 1 and enrollment deposit deadline December 1.

Transfer priority deadlines: October 1 for Spring (January) and March 1 for Fall (August); applications after these dates are reviewed on a space-available basis.

The freshman application fee is $75 and the transfer application fee is $75; applicants apply through the Common App or George Mason's own online application. SAT/ACT scores are optional (score optional since 2007).

The transfer application fee is $75; transfer applicants use George Mason's Transfer Application.

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