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. Ye Zhao (zhao@cs.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).
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.

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.