Admissions
The program is open to applicants holding a regionally accredited baccalaureate degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics or related technical fields. In addition to submitting a Graduate School admission application, a copy of the applicant's college transcripts and three letters of recommendation are required for evaluation. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 may be admitted on a provisional basis if they have demonstrated a satisfactory performance in another graduate program and/or their work experience has been salutary.
The GRE exam will be strongly considered, however is not required for admission to the M.S. in Telecommunications program.
To apply, complete a standard University of Maryland Graduate Admission Application Form using ENTS as the alphabetic code for the Proposed Graduate Program. Three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose and resume should be submitted electronically along with the application. You can access the electronic application through the Graduate School website here: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/gss/admission.html
If needed, hard copy materials can be sent to:
University Of Maryland College Park
Enrollment Services Operations
Application for Graduate Admission
0130 Mitchell Building
College Park, Maryland 20742
Applicants with foreign credentials must submit academic records in the original language with literal English translations. Please allow at least two months for evaluation of these credentials.
Application Deadlines:
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| May 1 | October 1 |
| May 1 (Students on A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants) | October 1 (Students on A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants) |
| February 1 (International Students) *Application MUST be complete | June 1 (International Students) |
More information about the graduate admission process, as well as graduate applications, can be obtained online at Graduate School Application Guidelines.
FAQ - Questions
What score do you require on the TOEFL exam?
Please see the IES guidelines here. More information about graduate admissions for international students can also be accessed through International Education Services.
Do you require the GRE exam?
No, our program does not require the GRE exam.
What documents should I send to the graduate school?
- A complete graduate application.
- A non-refundable application fee of $60.00.
- Official undergraduate transcripts.
- Residency Information form-- U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.
- Certificate of Finances Form-- International applicants only. Available here
- International applicants that are already in the U.S. must provide copies of I-20, I-94, and passport visa stamp.
- 3 letters of recommendation (preferably electronic submission).
- Statement of goals, research interests, and experiences (preferably electronic submission).
- Resume (preferably electronic submission).
What is the University and program code that I should I
give to ETS to have my TOEFL scores sent?
The University code is 5814. You do not need to indicate a program
code.
How do I check my admission status?
Your admission status can be checked by going to www.apra.umd.edu.
You will need to use your student ID number and your pin number
(your birthdate).
When will a decision be made on my application?
It may take anywhere from 2 -3 months for a decision to be made
on your application.
How do I check on the status of my I-20?
Please contact International Education Service at iesadv@deans.umd.edu
or by calling 301-314-7740.
What is the minimum GPA requirement?
The minimum GPA requirement is a 3.0.
Do you offer financial aid or assistantships?
No, our program does not offer financial aid or graduate/teaching
assistantships.
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