The College of Information and Cyberspace at the National Defense University (NDU CIC) welcomes your interest in graduate study. Before completing an application, please consult the information below, our Catalog, and the remainder of our website for a complete description of eligibility criteria, basic admission requirements, required fees, course offerings, and program details.
REQUIRED MASTER'S APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Application for Admission
The application form can be accessed and completed in NDU Connect. For instructions on how to create an applicant login please visit our Apply Online webpage.
2. Résumé
A résumé (maximum 3 pages) should include the work history that describes the applicant's position title, organization, responsibilities, and accomplishments. If there are gaps in the résumé, a short paragraph is needed to explain them.
3. Employment Verification and Recommendation Form (PDF)
The CIC Employment Verification and Recommendation Form should be completed by the applicant's current supervisor. Please note, only the CIC issued form will be accepted to fulfill this requirement.
4. Waiver Request Form (PDF)
Applicants who do not meet the rank requirements, must submit a waiver request form. Application will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.
5. Professional Letter of Recommendation (PDF)
Recommendations should be completed on either the recommendation form or on organizational letterhead and must be signed. All recommendations, regardless of format, must address the questions asked on the recommendation form. The recommendation should be written by persons able to judge the applicant's ability to complete a challenging graduate level degree program. Please note, this Letter of Recommendation must be completed by a person that is not the applicant's current supervisor.
6. Official Undergraduate and Graduate (if applicable) Transcript(s)
Applicants must submit official transcripts from an accredited Bachelor's Degree granting institution, all undergraduate institutions where undergraduate credit was earned or attempted, and all graduate institutions where graduate work was earned or attempted (regardless of whether credit or degree was issued). The minimum grade point average (GPA) considered for admission is a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all previous undergraduate work. In cases where the undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0, a GPA of 3.3 in 6 or more graduate credit hours (from NDU CIC or other graduate courses) may be used to determine eligibility. Students admitted in this manner will be admitted in a provisional status.
Official Electronic Transcripts (preferred submission method) must be emailed directly from the issuing institution to the CIC Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
or
Official Hardcopy Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope that bears the official seal/signature of the issuing institution and be mailed to, or hand delivered to the CIC Office of Student Services at the following address:
College of Information and Cyberspace
Office of Student Services
300 5th Avenue, Bldg 62, Rm 145
Ft. Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319
7. Writing Sample
Applicants will be asked to submit a 500-word writing sample responding to the topic required on the application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. A complete application package, including all supplemental materials, must be received by the application deadline to be considered for admission. Application materials become the property of the NDU CIC and cannot be returned.
REQUIRED CERTIFCATE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Application for Admission
The application form can be accessed and completed in NDU Connect. For instructions on how to create an applicant login please visit our Apply Online webpage.
2. Résumé
A résumé (maximum 3 pages) should include the work history that describes the applicant's position title, organization, responsibilities, and accomplishments. If there are gaps in the résumé, a short paragraph is needed to explain them.
3. Employment Verification and Recommendation Form (PDF)
The CIC Employment Verification and Recommendation Form should be completed by the applicant's current supervisor. Please note, only the CIC issued form will be accepted to fulfill this requirement.
4. Official Undergraduate and Graduate (if applicable) Transcript(s)
Applicants must submit official transcripts from an accredited Bachelor's Degree granting institution, all undergraduate institutions where undergraduate credit was earned or attempted, and all graduate institutions where graduate work was earned or attempted (regardless of whether credit or degree was issued). The minimum grade point average (GPA) considered for admission is a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all previous undergraduate work. In cases where the undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0, a GPA of 3.3 in 6 or more graduate credit hours (from NDU CIC or other graduate courses) may be used to determine eligibility. Students admitted in this manner will be admitted in a provisional status.
Official Electronic Transcripts (preferred submission method) must be emailed directly from the issuing institution to the CIC Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
or
Official Hardcopy Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope that bears the official seal/signature of the issuing institution and be mailed to, or hand delivered to the CIC Office of Student Services at the following address:
College of Information and Cyberspace
Office of Student Services
300 5th Avenue, Bldg 62, Rm 145
Ft. Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319
Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. A complete application package, including all supplemental materials, must be received by the application deadline to be considered for admission. Application materials become the property of the NDU CIC and cannot be returned.
REQUIRED NON-PROGRAM SEEKING APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Application for Admission
The application form can be accessed and completed in NDU Connect. For instructions on how to create an applicant login please visit our Apply Online webpage.
2. Résumé
A résumé (maximum 3 pages) should include the work history that describes the applicant's position title, organization, responsibilities, and accomplishments. If there are gaps in the résumé, a short paragraph is needed to explain them. Résumés can be uploaded to NDU Connect or emailed to the CIC Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
3. Employment Verification and Recommendation Form (PDF)
The Employment Verification and Recommendation Form should be completed by the applicant's current supervisor. The form can be uploaded into NDU Connect, emailed to the Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu, or mailed to the CIC Office of Student Services (address below). Please note, only the CIC issued form will be accepted to fulfill this requirement.
4. Official Undergraduate and Graduate (if applicable) Transcript(s)
Applicants must submit official transcripts from an accredited Bachelor's Degree granting institution, all undergraduate institutions where undergraduate credit was earned or attempted, and all graduate institutions where graduate work was earned or attempted (regardless of whether credit or degree was issued). The minimum grade point average (GPA) considered for admission is a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all previous undergraduate work. In cases where the undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0, a GPA of 3.3 in 6 or more graduate credit hours (from NDU CIC or other graduate courses) may be used to determine eligibility. Students admitted in this manner will be admitted in a provisional status.
Official Electronic Transcripts (preferred submission method) must be emailed directly from the issuing institution to the CIC Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
or
Official Hardcopy Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope that bears the official seal/signature of the issuing institution and be mailed to, or hand delivered to the CIC Office of Student Services at the following address:
College of Information and Cyberspace
Office of Student Services
300 5th Avenue, Bldg 62, Rm 145
Ft. Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319
Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. A complete application package, including all supplemental materials, must be received by the application deadline to be considered for admission. Application materials become the property of the NDU CIC and cannot be returned.
REQUIRED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LDP) APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Application for Admission
The application form can be accessed and completed in NDU Connect. For instructions on how to create an applicant login please visit our Apply Online webpage.
2. Résumé
A résumé (maximum 3 pages) should include the work history that describes the applicant's position title, organization, responsibilities, and accomplishments. If there are gaps in the résumé, a short paragraph is needed to explain them.
3. Employment Verification and Recommendation Form (PDF)
The Employment Verification and Recommendation Form should be completed by the applicant's current supervisor. Please note, only the CIC issued form will be accepted to fulfill this requirement.
4. Professional Letter of Recommendation (PDF)
Recommendations should be completed on either the recommendation form or on organizational letterhead and must be signed. All recommendations, regardless of format, must address the questions asked on the recommendation form. The recommendation should be written by persons able to judge the applicant's ability to complete a challenging graduate level degree program. Please note, this Letter of Recommendation must be completed by a person that is not the applicant's current supervisor.
5. Official Undergraduate and Graduate (if applicable) Transcript(s)
Applicants must submit official transcripts from an accredited Bachelor's Degree granting institution, all institutions where undergraduate credit was earned or attempted, and all graduate institutions where graduate work was earned or attempted (regardless of whether credit or degree was issued). The minimum grade point average (GPA) considered for admission is a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all previous undergraduate work. In cases where the undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0, a GPA of 3.3 in 6 or more graduate credit hours (from NDU CIC or other graduate courses) may be used to determine eligibility. Students admitted in this manner will be admitted in a provisional status.
Official Electronic Transcripts (preferred submission method) must be emailed directly from the issuing institution to the CIC Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
or
Official Hardcopy Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope that bears the official seal/signature of the issuing institution and be mailed to, or hand delivered to the CIC Office of Student Services at the following address:
College of Information and Cyberspace
Office of Student Services
300 5th Avenue, Bldg 62, Rm 145
Ft. Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319
6. Writing Sample
Applicants will be asked to submit a 500-word writing sample responding to the topic required on the application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. A complete application package, including all supplemental materials, must be received by the application deadline to be considered for admission. Application materials become the property of the NDU CIC and cannot be returned.
QUESTIONS
Questions concerning admissions should be submitted to the NDU CIC Office of Student Services:
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 - 15:00
Telephone: 202-685-6300; DSN 325-6300
E-mail: CICOSS@ndu.edu