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Master of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience Admissions

When you are ready to apply to the online Master of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience, please review the admissions requirements and application process. If you have questions or need additional assistance with any of the steps, contact your student success team at (208) 426-5921 or CyberGrad@boisestate.edu.

Applicant Requirements

To be considered for the online Master of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Educational Background: You must hold at least one baccalaureate degree in any academic discipline from an accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution as determined by Boise State’s International Admissions office. Current seniors in good academic standing may request an exception.
  • GPA Requirement: A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) from your most recent baccalaureate degree is required. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may need to meet additional admission conditions.
  • Application Submission: You must submit an admission application to the Boise State Graduate College.

Cybersecurity Program Requirements

After being admitted to the Boise State Graduate College, applicants must provide the following:

  • A resume/CV or a one-page statement demonstrating at least two years of work experience in a technology-related profession.
  • A personal statement explaining how the program aligns with your career goals and professional motivation for completion.

Note: No GRE or GMAT is required.

This content is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official admission standards are published on the graduate catalog site.

Application Deadlines by Semester

Admission is offered each fall, spring, and summer semester. Space is limited, so early application is recommended. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis.

The priority deadlines to submit materials are:

Semester Application Deadline
1st 7-Week
Class Start
1st 7-Week
Application Deadline
2nd 7-Week
Class Start
2nd 7-Week
Spring December 1* Early January February 1* Early March
Summer April 15* Early May June 1* Late June
Fall July 15* Late August September 15* Late October

*Students interested in financial aid are encouraged to apply 1 month prior to these posted deadlines.

Before You Apply

Watch our application process video to learn what to expect and get tips from a Boise State Online student success coach. You can also call a student success coach today at (208) 426-5921 and we’ll walk you through the admissions process and answer any questions.

Note: The application process video focuses on the Boise State Graduate College application. You will need to take additional steps to apply to the cyber operations and resilience program.

This video is available with closed captions and a transcript.

To Apply for This Program

Step 1: Apply to Boise State University

Complete the Boise State Graduate Admissions Application. In the Program section of the application, select your academic area of interest from the program or certificate drop-down list.

Step 2: Upload Transcripts

In the Academic History section of the Graduate College Application, list all colleges and universities you have attended.

For each school you list, upload an unofficial transcript. This can be a digital transcript, a scanned copy or a photo of each page of your transcript from each institution. You may upload pages as a single- or multi-page PDF, or each page as an image file. The program will evaluate your application for admission using your unofficial transcripts.

Boise State requires that all transcripts from universities located outside of the United States be submitted as official versions. Uploaded or emailed documents from non-U.S. universities will not be considered for admission purposes. For guidance on submitting your official transcript, please see International Admissions’ official transcript guidance.

Military Service

If you have served in the military, please make sure to send your Joint Services Transcript and/or Community College of the Air Force Transcript.

Step 3: Apply to the Online Master of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience

After submitting the graduate admission application (Step 1) and uploading your transcripts (Step 2), you will complete the online Master of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience program application.

You can access the program application by logging into your application account, clicking “View Application” and selecting the “Cyber Operations and Resilience-MS” orange link in the left menu. The program application includes:

  • A resume/CV or a one-page statement demonstrating at least two years of work experience in a technology-related profession.
  • A personal statement explaining how the program aligns with your career goals and professional motivation for completion.

Letters of recommendation are not required for admission to the graduate cyber program. The application provides a space for recommendations, but you are not required to include this information for your application.

If you have questions about your application or need additional assistance, contact your student success coach at (208) 426-5921 or cybergrad@boisestate.edu.

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