Academic Advising for Graduate Students
Department of Computer Science Advising
- General Advising,Directions, Questions, and Inquiries:
- Send e-mail to gradinfo@cs.kent.edu
- Academic Advising:
- MS-CS , MA-CS, MS-DS (Data Science ), and PhD students:
- Please reach out to Dr. Hassan Peyravi ( hpeyravi@kent.edu), Graduate Coordinator.
- MS-AI students:
- Please reach out to Dr. Arvind Bansal (akbansal@kent.edu).
- For Math related courses in the MS-DS (Data Science ) program:
- please reach out to Dr. Omar De la Cruz Cabrera (odelacru@kent.edu).
- MS-CS , MA-CS, MS-DS (Data Science ), and PhD students:
- For CPT , OPT , and Internship , please read the policies before applying for an Internship.
- Note that the deadline to submit a request is the first day of the classes in each semester.
Important Tips for Selecting Courses and Planning for Timely Graduation
- A full-time graduate load typically consists of 3 courses (8-9 credit hours). Taking on more than that may adversely affect your performance. We strongly recommend avoiding an overloaded schedule to help you manage your coursework effectively.
- Please be aware that you can only use 4 courses at the 50000 level for credit toward your master’s degree. This applies to all master’s programs, including MS-CS , MA-CS, and MS-DS (Data Science ).
- If you are pursuing the non-thesis track, you must have 18 credit hours (including current semester enrollment) before you can enroll in CS 69099 Capstone Project.
- You can take the Capstone Project only once for 3 credit hours.
- Thesis and research credits require approval from your thesis advisor.
- Do not enroll in more courses than you need, as this helps us evaluate the needs of incoming students.
- International students must complete at least 5 credit hours of in-person instruction to be eligible for an online course. The only exception is during your final semester if you only need one course.
- International students needing less than full-time enrollment to complete their degree must apply for RCL (Reduced Course Load). You can find the application in the ISSS portal: .
- Internship/CPT – The last day to request is the first day of classes. Please plan ahead to ensure you receive your offer letter before the deadline. For more information, visit: Graduate Programs Internships.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to stop by the Department Graduate Office or email gradinfo@cs.kent.edu for assistance.