Students currently enrolled in the Professional Master's Program (PMP) who wish to change to the academic track in Computer Sciences (CS) in order to undertake a PhD must fill out this application form. Only completed forms with the following supporting documents will be processed:
- Paper Add/Change/Discontinue Program Form and the New Online Form
- A "Statement of Purpose" explaining your interest in transferring to the academic track in CS, and a description of your experiences with our department
- A copy of your original graduate school application
- Copies of transcripts for coursework in the PMP program and/or any other coursework performed since the PMP application was submitted
- Three letters of recommendation from UW-Madison faculty members, at least two of which must be from a faculty member whose primary academic appointment is in CS
- GRE scores from the original application to the PMP, or (if applicable) later scores
After submitting this form and the required materials, your request will be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Committee for consideration. Applications
must be received by
January 1 to be considered for admission to the academic track in the subsequent fall semester. Applications are not considered at other times of the year nor for starting times other than the fall semester.
International students are responsible for contacting the International Student Services (ISS) at UW to discuss the possible effect of the change of program on their immigration status.
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