Cybersecurity Degree Requirements | Admissions

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GPA	Minimum 2.5 for any College transfer credit Minimum 3.0 for high school transcripts Applicants with a GPA below the minimum may be admitted at the department’s discretion. A GPA letter will be required.
Transcript	Official final high school transcripts (with graduation date) are required for all undergraduate students. If you are entering with an associate degree or transferring a minimum of 57 credits from a four-year college, your general educational requirements are considered complete.
Letter of Recommendation	One letter of recommendation from a faculty member or professional colleague.
Personal Statement	A brief essay that outlines your qualifications, skills, work experience, and reasons for pursuing this profession.
Résumé	A detailed work history that highlights any experience that may be relevant to this program.

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Transfer Credits

Students can transfer up to 60 credits from a 2-year institution and up to 90 credits from a 4-year institution to the online B.S. in Cybersecurity degree program. Transfer credit is awarded for courses taken at a regionally accredited college that are equivalent to those taught at Utica University and in which you’ve received a grade of “C” or better. The last 30 credit hours in the bachelor’s program must be earned at Utica University. Note that we require official transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended, as well as a transcript showing degree awarded.

Shortly after you receive your letter of admission, you will receive an evaluation of your transfer credits from the Registrar’s Office. If you want to review possible credit transfer eligibility ahead of time, use the Transfer Evaluation System.

International Students

International students must meet the following cybersecurity degree requirements for admission:

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English Language Proficiency Test	If English is not your first language, submit your test scores for either the TOEFL or IELTS. Utica requires a TOEFL score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, 79 internet-based and IELTS of 6.0
Official Transcripts	As part of the admissions process, we require an evaluation of your overseas degree and transcripts to determine U.S. equivalency. You may use a universal evaluation service: https://www.wes.org.
Program-Specific Requirement	Letter of support from your employer (form provided by Utica University)

When to Apply

You can apply right now using our online application form. We accept applications throughout the year for enrollment into our spring, summer, and fall terms. You’ll receive a response from the admissions department within 2–3 weeks.