Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more about the admissions process for the MSIT program please see the list of frequently asked questions below.

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General Application Questions

When are applications due?

  • The full-time Round One submission deadline is March 1.
  • The full-time Round Two submission deadline is June 15 to ensure that international applicants have sufficient time for visa processing.
  • The part-time Round One submission deadline is June 15.
  • The part-time Round Two submission deadline is August 1.
Each MSIT cohort is limited to 25-30 students and applications are accepted and reviewed until all spots are filled.

When are decisions made?

Admission decisions are made within in 8 weeks of application completion and submission. All final applicants will be invited to interview. Applications may be submitted as early as September 1 of the year prior to the desired start date for early review and possible early admission.

 

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Test Scores

Is the GRE or GMAT required to apply to the MSIT program?

GRE and GMAT scores are not required to apply for admission to the full-time MSIT program. Should you decide to submit a score a minimum quantitative GRE score of 150 is required for admission consideration.

What is the ETS GRE code for MSIT?

Admitted students who plan to matriculate will be required to provide official GRE scores if they have submitted them for admission. The MSIT ETS GRE code is 1606.

Are TOEFL/IELTS scores required upon applying to MSIT?

Students whose primary language of instruction was not English are required to take the TOEFL. Admitted students who plan to matriculate will be required to provide official TOEFL scores. The MSIT ETS TOEFL code is 7456. A minimum TOEFL score of 90/100 is required.

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Additional Application Materials

Do I need to provide an official transcript?

MSIT applicants are allowed to upload transcripts (scanned copies will be sufficient) for each university they have attended. Admitted students who plan to matriculate will be asked to provide official, university-sealed transcripts.

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Additional Questions

Does every MSIT applicant have an admission interview?

Not all MSIT applicants will be invited to interview. Only those being given final admission consideration will be contacted for an admission interview. Interviews are conducted online.

Can I continue to work and take classes part time or online?

The full-time MSIT program does not allow for full-time work alongside studies. The part-time option generally finds students working full-time during the week and taking classes on Saturdays only.

Can I apply for Spring enrollment in MSIT?

The MSIT program only offers a fall quarter intake.

Is MSIT a STEM program?

The Northwestern MSIT program qualifies as a STEM program which qualifies international students for the OPT extension. For more information on STEM OPT extensions, please visit the Office of International Student and Scholar Services website.

Can I transfer credits from another institution?

No. Credit earned at another institution will not be applied toward the program's coursework requirements.

I have more questions about MSIT or about my application. Who do I contact?

For any additional questions you have as a prospective student, please feel free to contact MSIT staff via email at msit@northwestern.edu.