Frequently Asked Questions

• Can vary depending on the program. Some programs such as the Master of Science in Information Technology will have best consideration deadline dates.
• Refer to the program that you may wish to apply for further guidance.

• Depending on the program, an official NACES evaluation is required prior to submitting the application.
• A NACES Evaluation is required for students who are admitted and confirmed for their graduate program of choice.

Students will create a bill with all potential payment requirements and due dates.

Funding may offer full or partial funding. Each program will have the funding opportunities outlines in the offer letter.

• Depending on the program, if offered funding as part of the admission process, the offer letter will state next steps. Students who apply for a program where they are considered for potential funding, there is no need to apply for funding.
• If a student is not offered any funding by the program, then external funding may be looked at and applied for.

The CECH Recruitment Team or the program points of contacts for the program applied for. 

English proficiency:

• TOEFL: minimum score of 80 iBT
• IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 overall band
• Duolingo (DET): minimum score of 110
• PTE: minimum score of 54

• Visa requirements are located on the F-1 Student Visa - International Services | University of Cincinnati (uc.edu) website.
• The CECH Program Coordinator will be available to assist once admitted and confirmed into your program of choice.

• All official admission documents are listed as part of the confirmation process and listed on the application page.
• Some colleges will send an offer letter (if applicable) to the student directly via email.

• Each college may offer an orientation for their students who have arrived for their start date.
• International Services provides information about orientation check in and follow up steps. Please use the attached link to learn more International Orientation & Check-in - International Services | University of Cincinnati (uc.edu).

• An email is sent from each college for the program that the student is admitted for and confirmed for with next steps.
• For some programs, students attend a Next Steps Webinar for class registration following the opening of class enrollment for new students.

Students who wish to defer to a later semester must reach out to the individual program and see if there is an option to defer.

• Can vary depending on the program. Generally, for international students below is an overview of application requirements:
• English proficiency:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 80 iBT
  • IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 overall band
  • Duolingo (DET): minimum score of 110
  • PTE: minimum score of 54

Application fee waivers are granted for US active duty military members and veterans, as well as participants in any of the following programs:

• McNair Scholars
• State of Ohio STARS Scholars
• GEM Scholars
• These waivers will be applied automatically upon submission of those application for those who qualify.

The Master of Science in Information Technology requires a confirmation fee of  $100.00 US Dollars.