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 Tk20. For instructions on how to create and access Tk20 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 on the Tk20 application site or emailed to the CIC Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
3. Employment Verification and Recommendation Form
The CIC Employment Verification and Recommendation Form should be completed by the applicant's current supervisor. The form can be uploaded on the Tk20 application site, 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. Professional Letter of Recommendation
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. The letter of recommendation can be uploaded on the Tk20 application site, emailed to the Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu, or mailed to the CIC Office of Student Services (address below). 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 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. Sealed transcripts must bear the official seal of the issuing institution and be mailed to, or hand delivered to the CIC Office of Student Services (address below). Official electronic transcripts must be emailed directly from the institution to the CIC Office of Student Services (CICOSS@ndu.edu).
6. Writing Sample
Applicants will be asked to submit a 500-word writing sample responding to the topic required on the application. Writing Samples can be uploaded on the Tk20 application site or emailed to the Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
REQUIRED CERTIFCATE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Application for Admission
The application form can be accessed and completed in Tk20. For instructions on how to create and access Tk20 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 on the Tk20 application site or emailed to the CIC Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
3. Employment Verification and Recommendation Form
The CIC Employment Verification and Recommendation Form should be completed by the applicant's current supervisor. The form can be uploaded on the Tk20 application site, 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. Sealed transcripts must bear the official seal of the issuing institution and be mailed to, or hand delivered to the CIC Office of Student Services (address below). Official electronic transcripts must be emailed directly from the institution to the CIC Office of Student Services (CICOSS@ndu.edu).
REQUIRED NON-PROGRAM SEEKING APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Application for Admission
The application form can be accessed and completed in Tk20. For instructions on how to create and access Tk20 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 on the Tk20 application site or emailed to the CIC Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
3. Employment Verification and Recommendation Form
The Employment Verification and Recommendation Form should be completed by the applicant's current supervisor. The form can be uploaded on the Tk20 application site, 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. Sealed transcripts must bear the official seal of the issuing institution, and be mailed to or hand delivered to the CIC Office of Student Services (address below). Official electronic transcripts must be emailed directly from the institution to the CIC Office of Student Services (CICOSS@ndu.edu).
REQUIRED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LDP) APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Application for Admission
The application form can be accessed and completed in Tk20. For instructions on how to create and access Tk20 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 on the Tk20 application site or emailed to the CIC Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
3. Employment Verification and Recommendation Form
The Employment Verification and Recommendation Form should be completed by the applicant's current supervisor. The form can be uploaded on the Tk20 application site, emailed to the Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu, or mailed to the CIC Office of Student Services (address below). Pleae note, only the CIC issued form will be accepted to fulfill this requirement.
4. Professional Letter of Recommendation
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. The letter of recommendation can be uploaded on the Tk20 application site, emailed to the Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu, or mailed to the CIC Office of Student Services (address below). 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. Sealed transcripts must bear the official seal of the issuing institution and be mailed to, or hand delivered to the CIC Office of Student Services (address below). Official electronic transcripts must be emailed directly from the institution to the CIC Office of Student Services (CICOSS@ndu.edu).
6. Writing Sample
Applicants will be asked to submit a 500-word writing sample responding to the topic required on the application. Writing Samples can be uploaded on the Tk20 application site or emailed to the Office of Student Services at CICOSS@ndu.edu.
Incomplete applications will be held for one year. The supplemental materials that have been received by the NDU CIC Office of Student Services may be applied towards a new application for admission during that one year period. However, after one year these documents will no longer be considered valid for admission, and new versions will need to be submitted. Application materials become the property of the NDU CIC and cannot be returned.
APPLICATION SUPPLMENTAL MATERIALS
Supplemental materials may be submitted via Tk20 (if applicable), e-mailed to CICOSS@ndu.edu, or to the NDU CIC Office of Student Services via postal mail or hand delivery at:
College of Information and Cyberspace
Office of Student Services
300 5th Avenue, Bldg 62, Rm 145
Ft. Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319
QUESTIONS
Questions concerning admissions should be addressed to the NDU CIC Office of Student Services either by telephone (202-685-6300; DSN 325-6300) or by e-mail (CICOSS@ndu.edu).