To be eligible for the MS in Computer Science at Clemson University, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Essential undergraduate coursework includes Procedural and Object-Oriented Programming, Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms and Data Structures, Computer Organization, and Operating Systems. The GRE is mandatory for all applicants and cannot be waived. For those lacking a formal background in Computer Science, the university offers the MSCS Ready program, designed to prepare students for the master's curriculum.