Fifth Year Student Handbook
The Fifth Year Master's in Computer Science Handbook is specific to your academic experience in the Computer Science Department.
Current Handbook - AY 2026-27 - updated September 2026
2026 - 2027 5th Year MS Handbook.pdf
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The information contained in the department handbook focuses on program curriculum requirements and internal resources for our students while pursuing their fifth year master's degree in computer science.
The CSD MSCS Handbook is just one element of the Graduate Student Handbook Suite. There are additional resources within the suite that you should consult when needed:
- The university-wide Graduate Student Handbook is available on the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs resources page:
https://www.cmu.edu/graduate/resources/index.html - The Carnegie Mellon Student Handbook:
https://www.cmu.edu/student-affairs/cm-student-handbook
Additional Graduate and Postdoctoral Resources: