The following two rules will apply to all new MS students who are going to start in the Fall semester

(August 2005).

1. "No more than 6 credits of the following courses may be counted
   towards the degree:  CS 597, CS 697, CS 791/891 and CS 796/896.
   Seminars, independent studies, and topics courses offered by other
   departments may be subject to similar restrictions. Students should
   consult the CS Graduate Program Director before registering for such
   courses."

2. "At least 3 credits counted toward the CS degree must be taken at the
   700-level from courses other than CS 791/891 and CS 796/896."

Current MS students are  reminded to follow the existing regulations governing the independent study (IS)  courses specified at:

http://www.cs.odu.edu/~home_g/grad_home/grad_info/independentStudy.html

In particular they  should be aware of the following rule:

• The student must submit a plan (about one page) of the independent study which is to be signed by the instructor and the Graduate Program Director before registration. A copy of this form should be kept in the student file.

Please do not register for an IS course before your request is approved.