GENERAL INFORMATION

Computer Science electives, as well as requests for substitutions of required courses, must be approved by the Computer Science Department.  Approval for substitutions must be in writing from the Department chair.  Substitutions are allowed only under special circumstances as determined by the Department chair.

Students who intend to pursue a Master's degree in Computer Science should plan on completing Calculus II and are advised to take a course in Linear Algebra.  Requirements of graduate programs in computer science vary.  Students should check with a graduate school advisor at the prospective school.  Students planning to apply for Northeastern Illinois University's M.S. in Computer Science should have a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 in all major courses and an overall minimum GPA of 2.75/4.00.  Courses used to fulfill the undergraduate degree can not be used toward the graduate degree.

 Transfer students should have their transferred computer science courses evaluated by the Computer Science Department advisor for possible acceptance as soon as possible after receiving the University transfer evaluation.  Acceptance of a course by the University does not guarantee major equivalency.  Transfer courses equivalent to CS courses in the selected concentration may be accepted as part of the major requirements if a grade of 'C' or better was earned; however, transfer students must complete a minimum of 21 credit hours of CS 300-level course work at Northeastern Illinois University and meet all major course requirements in the selected concentration.

 NOTE: Introductory courses completed at other schools are not equivalent to CS-200 Programming I unless they cover the same material taught at Northeastern Illinois University, including C/C++ programming language.

 A transfer student should declare a major in computer science during his/her first term in order to plan a program with the Computer Science advisor.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
5500 N. St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Telephone: (773) 442-4720
Department Office: Classroom Building 3053

Administrative Aide/Undergraduate Advisor
Susan Coyle
Classroom Building 3057 Telephone (773) 442-4722
For an appointment call: (773) 442-4720

FOR INFORMATION ON THE GRADUATE PROGRAM IN COMPUTER SCIENCE CONTACT:
Peter G. Kimmel
Graduate Program Coordinator
Classroom Building 3058 Telephone (773) 442-4717