Applying to the Department of Computer Science

Virginia Tech
Graduate Admissions Office
7054 Haycock Road
Falls Church, VA 22043

Sending your application to any other address may significantly delay processing.

The school code for GRE and TOEFL scores is 5859. To expedite your application, fax your official scores to the Graduate Admissions Office in Falls Church at (703) 538-8305. Please write "For Evaluation Purposes Only" on the fax. Faxing scores does not replace official scores sent from ETS.

It is the applicant's responsibility to gather the required documents. In cases where an institution's policy is against providing students with official transcripts, please request that transcripts be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office at the above address.

1. Enclose completed application with $45 fee. Make the check payable to: Treasurer, Virginia Tech.
2. Enclose in sealed envelopes two official transcripts for all degrees received, bachelor's, master's and/or Ph.D.'s from the registrar of each school.
3. Enclose in three sealed envelopes letters of reference from individuals familiar with your academic and/or professional background.
4. Request GRE and/or TOEFL scores to be sent directly to the Graduate School from ETS (GRE scores within 5 years are acceptable).
5. Enclose an application for Virginia in-state tuition rates if you are eligible.
International students must fill out an international student form stating the type of visa they are holding, i.e., F-1, F-2, J-1, H-4, etc.

Spring Semester
International Applicants: October 15th. Domestic Applicants: December 1st.

Fall Semester
International Applicants: April 15th. Domestic Applicants: July 1st.