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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 pgrams master’s courses are available during each term with two intake dates per semester. Students whose application packages are incomplete may be classified as decision-pending.
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 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.
Decision-Pending Status
Students with incomplete application packages (missing transcripts, missing essay, etc.) are classified as decision-pending until the application package is complete.
Decision-pending students who have been approved to register are limited to two courses of enrollment and are not permitted to enroll in a third class until their applications are complete.
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 of Science programs have additional technical competency requirements.
Business Administration (MBA)
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, hubs, switches, TCP-IP, etc.
- CCNA, Security+, SSCP, or CISSP 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.
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:
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 gradadmit@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 $29,832 (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 gradadmit@captechu.edu.
Submit deposit
After being accepted as a student by Capitol Technology, submit a nonrefundable $500 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.
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