A personal statement (1000 word maximum, double-spaced, standard 11 font type, and 1” margins) outlining your reason(s) for applying to the program (why data science?) reason(s) for applying to UConn (why UConn?), and reason(s) why you think the timing is right for you to pursue this degree at this time (why now?). We encourage you to connect the dots between your previous academic work, work-life experience, and how a graduate degree in data science from UConn aligns with your career goals and will facilitate your success.
Current resume or CV (uploaded).
Three Letters of Recommendation are required (electronically submitted).
Unofficial transcript(s) for all undergraduate and graduate coursework (uploaded).
Official college transcript(s) mailed to The Graduate School (see address below). Please note that official transcripts from students' previous educational experience at UConn are not required.
Successful candidates normally meet the recommended 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.