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Applications for admission are accepted at any time and are processed and reviewed upon receipt of all necessary documents, on a case-by-case basis. For some master degree programs master’s courses are available during each term with two intake dates per semester.
Full Acceptance Status
For full acceptance, students must have a completed undergraduate degree from an accredited institution or an international equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, students must also meet the program-specific prerequisites for their intended program.
Provisional Acceptance Status
Students who have not met the 3.0 undergraduate cumulative GPA requirements or do not meet all of the program specific prerequisites are provided the opportunity to gain full acceptance. Depending on the degree program, additional information may be requested. In this case, students in the MS or MBA programs are provisionally admitted and limited to three courses of enrollment. To achieve full acceptance, provisional students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in their first three graduate courses. Upon doing so, students are automatically converted to full acceptance status. If a provisional student fails to achieve a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA after completing three courses, then he or she will be academically dismissed, and will not be permitted to enroll in any further courses. In the mentored-research programs (MRes, MPhil, or MEd), these provisions apply to the first two graduate courses.
Conditional Acceptance Status
Students with missing documents can be approved to register (in some cases), but are limited to two courses of enrollment and are not permitted to enroll in a third class until their applications are complete.
Decision-Pending Status
Students with incomplete application packages (missing transcripts, missing essay, etc.) are classified as decision-pending until the application package is complete or approved for conditional acceptance (see above).
Program-Specific Prerequisites
Generally, to apply to a graduate degree program, you should have completed a bachelor’s degree or be completing a bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment and should have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher. Some master’s programs have additional requirements.
Business Administration (MBA)
- Applicants who possess a a recent undergraduate degree in business (completed within last 5 years) are waived from completing MBA 600 - Fundamentals of Professional Management .
- All other MBA students must complete it. MBA 600 provides a broad foundation in accounting, finance, economics and statistics.
Computer Science
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related area is recommended, but not required.
- Students who do not have a BS in Computer Science or related area must have the following programming knowledge: Proficiency in computer topics, including programming (one or more of Python, Java or C++ recommended), object oriented programming (classes, objects, inheritance and polymorphism), data structures (queues, stacks, lists, linked lists and trees).
Cybersecurity
- Courses are written to accommodate students with backgrounds in computer information systems, computer networking, telecommunications, information technology, network security, or computer science. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of servers, routers, switches, TCP-IP, Linux operating system, etc. Leveler courses are required for students not meeting criteria.
- CCNA, Security+, SSCP, CISSP or Linux+ certifications provide an excellent foundation for preparation, but are not required.
Engineering Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology or Engineering is preferred
- Mathematics: Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Ordinary Differential Equations preferred.
Artificial Intelligence
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related area is recommended, but not required.
- Students should be familiar with a high-level programming language, preferably Python.
International Master’s in Computer Science, on-campus
The MS in Computer Science for International Students (F-1 Visa Academic Students) provides key career and skills development in the following high-demand and cutting-edge areas of study:
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Cybersecurity
- Software Engineering
Prerequisites:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related area is recommended, but not required.
- Students who do not have a BS in Computer Science or related area must have the following programming knowledge: Proficiency in computer topics, including programming (one or more of Python, Java or C++ recommended), object oriented programming (classes, objects, inheritance and polymorphism), data structures (queues, stacks, lists, linked lists and trees).
Application Requirements
Submit application
- International first-time freshman and transfer students submit the Application for International Students.
- Submit USD $50 non-refundable admission processing fee.
Submit Proof of English Proficiency
All non-native English speakers must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English proficiency. The following options are acceptable:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 80 (internet-based)/550 (paper-based)
- International English Language Test (IELTS) minimum overall band score of 6.5 and no individual score lower than 6.0
- Duolingo minimum score of 115
- LanguageCert’s International ESOL B2 exam with all scores at 39 or higher (writing, reading, listening and speaking)
- SAT minimum Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 520
- Evidence showing successful completion (C or higher) of English composition at an accredited university or college within the United States
Submit Official Transcripts
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Have your undergraduate degree transcripts sent to Capitol. An official, signed transcript must be sent directly from your school(s) to the Office of Admissions. If you attended more than one institution, only those transcripts with the final degree posted should be submitted. Transcripts should be mailed to:
Office of Admissions
Capitol Technology University
11301 Springfield Road
Laurel, MD 20708
Or have your transcripts sent electronically to international@captechu.edu.
For those applicants who have attended a post-secondary college and/or university outside of the United States, you must have your academic records evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization member. Regardless of citizenship, language or home country, you must have your academic records evaluated by a NACES organization member. When selecting the type of evaluation, please be sure to select Course by Course Evaluation.
Submit Documents for I-20
Accepted students must submit the following before their I-20 is issued:
- Statement of Finances: Applicants must submit bank statements verifying sufficient financial resources for living and educational expenses to cover one year at the university. These documents must be original and current (within six months of your anticipated start date) and show at least $30,192 (minus any scholarships you received from the institution or elsewhere). If you are being sponsored by another individual or by your employer, an original letter from each sponsor and/or employer verification must accompany these bank statements.
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Copy of your passport identification page.
All documents can be emailed to international@captechu.edu.
Submit deposit
After being accepted as a student by Capitol Technology, submit a nonrefundable $200 tuition deposit and a $200 housing application fee/deposit (if you are requesting on-campus housing) to the Admissions Office using the application portal. Either deposit will temporarily hold your place in the incoming class.
Proof of Health Insurance
All international students must join the university health insurance program, unless adequate coverage is proven.
Eligibility for Alternative Admissions Pathway Review
Applicants who do not meet standard admissions criteria (e.g., specific prerequisite work experience) may undergo consideration through an alternative admissions review.
Eligibility requires:
- A completed application for admission
- A denial of admission based on standard admission criteria for relevant work experience or minimum GPA of prior degree
- Additional submitted evidence of relevant academic, professional, or experiential learning to supplement missing work experience
Approval to proceed with Alternative Admissions Pathway submission is granted by the Dean of Graduate School or designee.
Review Requirements
All alternative admissions pathway reviews must include:
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé
- A statement of purpose outlining academic and professional goals (admissions essay)
- A reflective narrative describing prior learning or experience and its relevance to the intended program
- Supporting documentation (e.g., certifications, publications, projects, professional work products)
- At least two letters of recommendation
Graduate School Review Expectations
Alternative Admissions Pathways for Master’s or Doctoral applicants must demonstrate readiness for graduate-level study and applied or theoretical engagement within the discipline.
Examples of acceptable evidence include:
- Professional work products demonstrating applied knowledge
- Research papers, reports, or technical documentation
- Evidence of leadership or progressive responsibility in a relevant field
- Certifications or continuing education aligned with the discipline
- Published or unpublished research (articles, white papers, theses)
- Conference presentations or professional speaking engagements
- Evidence of advanced leadership, policy development, or innovation
- Significant professional accomplishments demonstrating subject matter expertise
- Prior graduate-level academic work
Evaluation Criteria:
- Demonstrated foundational knowledge in the discipline
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Written communication skills appropriate for graduate study
- Alignment between professional experience and program outcomes
- Capacity for success in a structured academic environment
- Evidence of advanced theoretical and/or research knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent, original inquiry
- Scholarly writing and communication at a doctoral level
- Leadership and contribution to the field or discipline
- Clear alignment with doctoral program expectations, including research focus
Decision Outcomes
Applicants may receive one of the following decisions:
- Admit (full admission)
- Conditional Admit (e.g., pending completion of prerequisite degree)
- Admission Denial
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