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Admission Requirements
Scholarships and Costs
Dartmouth College tuition for 2013-2014 will be set in early 2013 (tuition for 2012-2013 is $14,594 per term). At the discretion of the admissions committee, we may award 50% tuition for the first four terms, and 100% tuition for three more terms. Students also pay for the college health insurance plan, unless they have comparable insurance already. The insurance fee for 2013-2014 will be set in early 2013 (detailed information on current fees is available here). Students are responsible for covering their living expenses, because the Masters program does not offer fellowships or stipends.
Note: Once they have been admitted, international students must provide written certification of financial support for the MS program.
The required components of your application are:
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Three (3) letters of recommendation
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College transcripts
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GRE scores (photocopy accepted, original required upon admission)
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TOEFL or IELTS scores (required for non-native English speakers, photocopy accepted, original required upon admission)
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The $60 application fee
These items must reach us by January 15, 2013 in order for your application to receive full consideration.
Arrange for official transcripts to be sent to us from each college or university you have attended as a regular undergraduate or graduate student. They must arrive by January 15, 2013.
We require the General GRE. Your score report must reach us by January 15, 2013. If it will be late, you may send us a photocopy now and the official report upon admission. We do not require the subject GRE. However, if you do not have an academic degree in Computer Science, we recommend the subject GRE in Computer Science, since it demonstrates a certain level of preparation in the field.
If English is not your native language, we require that you take the TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System exam). An IELTS band score of 7.0 or above is required for Dartmouth Programs, but we have no specific test score requirements for the TOEFL or GRE. If you are transferring from a U.S. university, we may waive the language test. As with the GRE, we will accept a photocopy until the official report is available, but the photocopy must reach us by January 15, 2013.
We prefer that your recommenders give their recommendations online. Once you have listed their names on the application, an email will be sent to them with a link to the application site. However, if necessary, we will accept recommendations in sealed envelopes through the mail. Recommendation letters from scientists in the same academic and research communities as our departmental faculty will carry more weight.
We require a $60.00 application fee, to be paid by credit card online. The fee helps to cover the cost of processing your application and is non-refundable. The application fee will not be waived.
Like many graduate programs, we base our admission decisions primarily on the information requested above. We have no minimum test scores. We recognize that you may have talents and experience that do not shine through the forms and test scores.
Use the Application Essay section of the online application to give additional information. Do you have a specific reason for coming to Dartmouth? Specific goals for your study? Significant work experience? Why do you want to do advanced training in computer science? Include any publications you have authored (not to exceed 30 pages total).
In the Computer Science Supplement section of the online application, attach examples of your work. This is also the place where you can attach a resume.
There is no separate application for financial aid. Every applicant is considered for financial aid, unless you say that you do not need financial support. If you do not need support, please indicate this on the application form, and tell us how you expect to be supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the institution and department codes for the GRE?
The GRE institution code is 3351, and the GRE department code is 0402.
2. What are the institution and department codes for the TOEFL?
The TOEFL institution code is 3351, and the TOEFL department code is 78.
3. If my GRE scores are low, but I have good grades, can I still get admission?
Our decision takes into account all components of your application. Therefore, it is usually impossible to predict the outcome until you apply and the admissions committee goes over your entire application.
4. Can I be admitted for the Winter term?
No. We only admit one class each year, matriculating in the Fall term.
5. Where should I have the transcripts and scores sent?
Send to:
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Master's Program Committee
Office off Graduate Studies
Dartmouth College
6062 Wentworth Hall
Hanover, NH 03755-3510
Contact
Send e-mail to ms@cs.dartmouth.edu
