Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized

Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Academic History section of your application are acceptable for the initial application review.

At UMass Amherst, no two students are alike. Our communities and groups often define us and shape our individual worlds. Community can refer to various aspects, including shared geography, religion, race/ethnicity, income, ideology, ability, sexuality, gender, and more. Please choose one of your communities or groups and describe its significance. In no more than 600 words, explain how your experience in this community or group would enable you to enrich the following: 1. Your department/program/our campus 2. Your field/discipline

Applicants should choose letter writers who are able to provide information about a research project, a community service experience, or work experience.

Share your research and/or industry experiences. Share situations in which you have contributed to computing for the common good or how you plan to in the future. Share situations in which you have contributed or had a positive impact on increasing diversity in a STEM field.

You may submit these either by entering them directly into your online application, or by uploading the PDF files and attaching them to your application.

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo