MS Program Advising
CICS Advising helps students pursuing their Master's of Science in Computer Science. Graduate students pursuing the PhD should see their assigned advisor.
MS Advising Procedures
Schedule an Appointment
The MS Program has two academic advisors: Elizabeth Parolski and Taylor Nichols. Click the links below to request an in-person or Zoom appointment. If the links are not working, please open them in an incognito window. If prompted to continue as guest or sign-in, choose guest to book your appointment. Appointments should be requested at least 24 hours in advance.
If the links are not working, please open them in an incognito window. If prompted to continue as guest or sign-in, choose guest to book your appointment. Appointments should be requested at least 24 hours in advance.
Spring '25 Standard Drop-In Advising
Starts February 17, until the semester ends, on May 16, every Monday from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. in-person, in CS 100, and Tuesdays, 1:00 -3:00 p.m., via zoom.
Course Selection and Planning Resources
MS Degree Requirements Checklist
Course Load Survey
CICS graduate students were polled on the amount of time they spent on their classes. Results are from the January 2021 survey.
CICS Course Offering Plan
This is a plan in every sense of the word; things can change.
Preapproved Non-Computer Science Courses
Information About CS 696DS: Data Science Industry Mentorship Class
MS Advising Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For answers to commonly asked CICS MS questions check out the FAQs! You will find answers to questions about taking a class Pass/Fail, which classes can be taken from outside CICS, and more! Bookmark this page, as it is updated frequently.
MS Concentration Information
Field Experience Concentration
This concentration is the ONLY way for international students to work more than 20 hours a week during Fall or Spring semesters.
Data Science Concentration
For specific questions regarding the data science concentration please reach out to Associate Professor Andrew Lan.
Security Concentration
For specific questions regarding the security concentration please reach out to Distinguished Professor Brian Levine.
OPT and CPT Information
CPT Instructions
Find out about rules, processes, how to apply, and more.
UMass Support Resources
UMass Graduate Student Commons
UMass Student Resources Hub
This site provides a comprehensive list of the many UMass resources, from Legal Services to Off-Campus Housing Resources and more! If you do not know where to look for information, start here.
UMass University Health Services (UHS) Student Health Benefit Plan Explanations
UMass Center for Counseling and Psychological Health
UMass Office of Disability Support
Information on what students need to report accommodations both in and outside of the classroom