{"id":10249,"date":"2025-05-28T13:30:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T19:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/?page_id=10249"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T19:57:28","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/academics\/doctoral-program\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"panel s-wrapper site-panel site-panel--faqs top-padding--add_padding bottom-padding--add_padding\"\n\t\t\t\t data-index=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t data-js=\"panel\"\n\t\t\t\t data-type=\"faqs\"\n\t\t\t     \n\t\t\t\t data-modular-content>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"l-content--outer\">\n    <div class=\"l-content--inner\">\n        \n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"s-header\">\n\n                \n\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2\n\t\tclass=\"site-panel__title s-title s-title h2\"\n\t\t>\n\n\tFAQs\n\n<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n            <div class=\"faq\">\n                <div class=\"faq__content l-weighted-right\">\n                    <div class=\"faq__sidebar\">\n\n                        <form class=\"faq__search\" role=\"search\" aria-label=\"Filter List Form\">\n                            <label for=\"\" class=\"u-visual-hide\">Search<\/label>\n                            <input class=\"faq__search-input\" type=\"text\" name=\"src\" placeholder=\"Search this content\"\n                                   aria-label=\"Search FAQs\" id=\"\">\n                            <button class=\"faq__search-submit\" type=\"submit\" name=\"faq__search-submit\"\n                                    aria-label=\"filter list submit button\">\n                                <i class=\"icon icon-search-thick\"><\/i>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/form>\n\n                                                    <div class=\"form-field-group\">\n                                <label class=\"form-control-label u-visual-hide\" for=\"faq__select\">Jump To\n                                    Section<\/label>\n                                <div class=\"form-control-select\">\n                                    <select name=\"faq__select\" class=\"faq__select\" id=\"faq__select\">\n                                        <option value=\"\" hidden=\"\" disabled=\"disabled\" selected=\"selected\">Jump To\n                                            Section\n                                        <\/option>\n                                                                                    <option data-section-location=\"What is the length of the program?\">What is the length of the program?<\/option>\n                                                                                    <option data-section-location=\"Can I have a fee waiver code?\">Can I have a fee waiver code?<\/option>\n                                                                                    <option data-section-location=\"What is the cost of the program?\">What is the cost of the program?<\/option>\n                                                                                    <option data-section-location=\"How do I apply for funding?\">How do I apply for funding?<\/option>\n                                                                                    <option data-section-location=\"When will I know if I'll get a Graduate Assistantship?\">When will I know if I&#8217;ll get a Graduate Assistantship?<\/option>\n                                                                                    <option data-section-location=\"Can the Computing PhD program be completed online? 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Full-time students entering the program with a master&#8217;s degree may complete their degree in as few as three years. Part time students typically take more than five years to finish their degree but it depends on their academic background and the amount of time they are able to commit to finishing.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"Can I have a fee waiver code?\"\n                                         id=\"Can I have a fee waiver code?\">\n                                        <h3>Can I have a fee waiver code?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>The Computing Ph.D. program does <strong>not<\/strong> issue application fee waiver codes to applicants.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"What is the cost of the program?\"\n                                         id=\"What is the cost of the program?\">\n                                        <h3>What is the cost of the program?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Visit this page for up to date resident and non-resident cost analysis: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/sfs\/boise-state-university-fees\/graduate-tuition-fees\/\">Graduate Tuition Fees<\/a>. Here is a link to a breakdown of an estimated budget, as well: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/financialaid\/receive-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Cost of Attendance<\/a>. Many students obtain assistantships that provide a salary, tuition expenses and health insurance.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"How do I apply for funding?\"\n                                         id=\"How do I apply for funding?\">\n                                        <h3>How do I apply for funding?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>All admitted applicants are automatically <em>considered<\/em> for program-funded Graduate Assistantship positions. However, there are a limited number available and they are competitive. Admission to the program does not guarantee availability of GA funding.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants who wish to be considered for Graduate Assistantships must submit <em>all<\/em> application materials prior to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/programs\/doctoral-program\/deadlines\/\">priority admission deadline of January 5.<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"When will I know if I'll get a Graduate Assistantship?\"\n                                         id=\"When will I know if I'll get a Graduate Assistantship?\">\n                                        <h3>When will I know if I&#8217;ll get a Graduate Assistantship?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Admitted students are ranked during the admissions process and a limited number of Graduate Assistantships are assigned accordingly. We will begin communicating the first wave of graduate assistantship offers beginning in early March and will continue to make offers until all positions are filled. GA awards are limited and the selection process is highly competitive. Admission to the program does not guarantee availability of GA funding.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"Can the Computing PhD program be completed online? \"\n                                         id=\"Can the Computing PhD program be completed online? \">\n                                        <h3>Can the Computing PhD program be completed online? <\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>No. This program and all required courses are designed to be in person.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"What requirements must I complete in order to be eligible for the program?\"\n                                         id=\"What requirements must I complete in order to be eligible for the program?\">\n                                        <h3>What requirements must I complete in order to be eligible for the program?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor\u2019s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants to all emphasis areas should have completed coursework in computer programming or be able to provide documented experience in programming.<\/p>\n<p>Each emphasis area has specific coursework requirements. Refer to the &#8220;Emphasis Area Requirements&#8221; section on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/programs\/doctoral-program\/application-requirements-ph-d\/\">Application Requirements page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"My previous degree(s) are not in Math, Computer Science or Engineering, can I apply?\"\n                                         id=\"My previous degree(s) are not in Math, Computer Science or Engineering, can I apply?\">\n                                        <h3>My previous degree(s) are not in Math, Computer Science or Engineering, can I apply?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Yes, applicants are not required to have a specific degree but should have completed coursework in computer programming or be able to provide documented experience in programming. Additionally, applicants must have completed the prerequisite courses (or equivalent) for their emphasis area.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"What GPA do I need to be admitted?\"\n                                         id=\"What GPA do I need to be admitted?\">\n                                        <h3>What GPA do I need to be admitted?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Applicants without a Master&#8217;s degree are recommended to have a GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 40 hours of undergraduate coursework.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants with a Master\u2019s degree are recommended to have a GPA of 3.3 or better in their Master\u2019s degree program.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that these are recommendations and applicants are evaluated on all aspects of the application.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"What are the deadlines for application?\"\n                                         id=\"What are the deadlines for application?\">\n                                        <h3>What are the deadlines for application?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p><strong>January 5 is the Priority Deadline<\/strong> for Fall Admission and first wave of funding consideration. <strong>April 15 is the Final Deadline<\/strong> to apply for fall admission. All application materials must be received by the designated deadline in order to be reviewed by the Computing Admissions Committee. Visit this page for a list of all deadlines: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/programs\/doctoral-program\/deadlines\/\">Future Student Deadlines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"What do I need to include in my application?\"\n                                         id=\"What do I need to include in my application?\">\n                                        <h3>What do I need to include in my application?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>You must submit a statement of purpose, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a CV (resume), Admission Questionnaire (PDF of email responses) and English Proficiency test scores (international applicants only). For additional details visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/programs\/doctoral-program\/application-requirements-ph-d\/\">Ph.D. Application Requirements page<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"Can I send you unofficial transcripts?\"\n                                         id=\"Can I send you unofficial transcripts?\">\n                                        <h3>Can I send you unofficial transcripts?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>No, applicants should not email unofficial transcripts prior to applying to the program. Our program will not provide preliminary reviews for prospective students. Carefully review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/graduatecollege\/howtoapply\/submit-official-transcripts\/#:~:text=Official%20transcripts%20may%20be%20submitted,Solutions%20TranscriptsNetwork%20and%20Transcripts%20Plus\">instructions on how to submit transcripts<\/a> as detailed on the Boise State Graduate College website. All international applicants must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/global-international\/apply\/ia-international-graduate-admission\/#official-transcripts-and-marksheets\">submit official transcripts to International Admissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our program also will not admit students provisionally with unofficial transcripts.\u00a0<strong>All applicants must submit official transcripts. All official transcripts must be received by the application deadline to be considered for admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"How do I submit my transcripts?\"\n                                         id=\"How do I submit my transcripts?\">\n                                        <h3>How do I submit my transcripts?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>All official transcripts must be submitted to Boise State University Graduate College. During our busiest time of year, transcripts can take up to a week for processing and review.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/graduatecollege\/howtoapply\/submit-official-transcripts\/#\">Follow the Graduate College&#8217;s instructions on submitting official transcripts.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>International applicants must submit transcripts to the International Admissions Office.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/global-international\/international-admissions\/apply\/ia-international-graduate-admission\/#official-transcripts-and-marksheets\">Visit the International Admissions page regarding submission of international transcripts.<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"Can I transfer classes from a previous degree or university? \"\n                                         id=\"Can I transfer classes from a previous degree or university? \">\n                                        <h3>Can I transfer classes from a previous degree or university? <\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Graduate coursework can be transferred to Boise State University and applied to Ph.D. in Computing requirements <em>after<\/em> a student is admitted to the program. Current students, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/programs\/doctoral-program\/transfer-credits\/\">refer to the transfer credit page for instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We do not assess or make decisions on what classes will transfer until after a student has been admitted and enrolled in the program.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students may transfer up to 21 credits of previous graduate course work. Regardless of how many credits transfer, all students must take four classes at Boise State within the program to graduate.<\/p>\n<p>Potentially any graduate-level course can be transferred and used as an elective as long as it fits with the selected emphasis. However, the decisions of which classes to allow for transfer must be confirmed by the student&#8217;s faculty advisor.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"The GRE isn't required, but can I send my scores anyway? \"\n                                         id=\"The GRE isn't required, but can I send my scores anyway? \">\n                                        <h3>The GRE isn&#8217;t required, but can I send my scores anyway? <\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>No. We do not accept or consider GRE scores.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"How do I send my English Proficiency scores to Boise State as part of my application?\"\n                                         id=\"How do I send my English Proficiency scores to Boise State as part of my application?\">\n                                        <h3>How do I send my English Proficiency scores to Boise State as part of my application?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Test results should be sent as official copies directly from the testing agency and cannot be emailed to the program. <strong>Duolingo<\/strong> English Test results must be sent directly to Boise State through Duolingo.<br \/>\n<strong>IELTS<\/strong> results should be sent to Boise State using E-delivery. More information is available through IELTS. <strong>TOEFL<\/strong> scores may be sent to Boise State through ETS using <strong>school code 4018<\/strong>. Learn more about English Proficiency requirements here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/global-international\/apply\/ia-international-graduate-admission\/#english-proficiency-requirements\">International Admissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"When will I get notified of my admission decision?\"\n                                         id=\"When will I get notified of my admission decision?\">\n                                        <h3>When will I get notified of my admission decision?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Our program reviews applications in two batches, one after our priority deadline, January 5 and one after the final deadline, April 15. If you apply <em>before<\/em> January 5, decisions will be communicated in March. If you apply <em>after<\/em> January 5, you will hear back in May. These projected times are <em>approximate<\/em>; a higher volume of applicants may require more time for processing and may delay announcements.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"Do I have to chose an advisor before starting at the program?\"\n                                         id=\"Do I have to chose an advisor before starting at the program?\">\n                                        <h3>Do I have to chose an advisor before starting at the program?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Students do not need to select an advisor before they are admitted. However, we ask all applicants to identify 2-3 faculty members they may want to work with on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/programs\/doctoral-program\/forms\/admission-questionnaire\/\">Computing PhD Admission Questionnaire<\/a>. You can view a list of all participating faculty and potential advisors in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/about-us\/directory\/faculty\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculty Directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All students must identify an advisor by the end of their first semester.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"How do I choose an advisor?\"\n                                         id=\"How do I choose an advisor?\">\n                                        <h3>How do I choose an advisor?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>The Computing Ph.D. program is interdisciplinary and has participating faculty in numerous departments on campus. We recommend browsing our faculty directory and reviewing individual profiles to seek out faculty who align with your experiences and aspirations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/about-us\/directory\/faculty\/\">View the faculty directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You are welcome to try to connect with faculty whose research you find interesting. When e-mailing faculty tell them briefly about your background and why you are interested in pursuing your Ph.D. and inquire about their current research projects and any potential opportunities for GA funding. Due to the number of prospective students applying to the program, please understand that it may not be possible for faculty to respond to every inquiry from prospective students.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"Part-Time Students\"\n                                         id=\"Part-Time Students\">\n                                        <h3>Part-Time Students<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Certificates<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/programs\/certificates\/\">computing certificate programs<\/a>\u00a0are a great fit for part-time students. Students can complete the course requirements in as little as 1 year by taking two classes per semester.<\/p>\n<p>Our certificates are composed of the core classes required for their Ph.D. emphasis counterparts. Students who aren\u2019t sure if they are ready to commit to a full Ph.D. have the opportunity to start their course work and get to know their peers and members of the computing faculty.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Ph.D.<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Prospective students often ask if they can complete a Ph.D. in Computing as a part-time student. Yes, the degree can be completed while working either full or part-time, but students should expect their degree to take additional time.<\/p>\n<p>Part-time students should expect to complete their course work in two to three years and spend four or five years completing their dissertation.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in pursuing your PhD as a part-time student please contact the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/about-us\/computingdirectory\/computingphdstaff\/\">Program Administrator or Co-directors<\/a>\u00a0before you begin the application process. It is important that you apply to the program with a detailed and realistic plan.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"What is plagiarism?\"\n                                         id=\"What is plagiarism?\">\n                                        <h3>What is plagiarism?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Plagiarism is not tolerated in any form, even on applications to the program. All application materials submitted must represent a student\u2019s own ideas, authentic voice and original effort. The use of generative AI tools to write personal statements is not acceptable.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"What happens if I get caught committing academic dishonesty?\"\n                                         id=\"What happens if I get caught committing academic dishonesty?\">\n                                        <h3>What happens if I get caught committing academic dishonesty?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p><strong>If an applicant is found to have committed plagiarism or academic dishonesty on their application for admission their application will be denied.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once enrolled, it is up to course instructors determine when academic dishonesty is committed. Disciplinary action will be decided in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct for Boise State. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/policy\/student-affairs\/code-of-conduct\/\">Refer to the current Code of Conduct for full details<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"How can I stay informed?\"\n                                         id=\"How can I stay informed?\">\n                                        <h3>How can I stay informed?<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Routinely check your Boise State University student email account for updates from the computingphd@boisestate.edu address or from program staff. Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/boisestate-computing-phd\">Linkedin<\/a> for announcements and refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">School of Computing website for news and events<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n\t\n\t    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3403,"featured_media":0,"parent":59,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10249","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3403"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10249"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10249\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12602,"href":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10249\/revisions\/12602"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/59"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}