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The deadline for Fall 2025 admissions for all applicants is February 5, 2025.

For more information on general admission requirements please visit the Graduate Division's Prospective Students web page. To view instructions for application, please see the CIS Application page.

News & Events

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CIS 720 Seminar – Addressing Human-centered Problems in the Cyber Domain

Please join us Monday, 3/28 (4:30pm to 5:30pm), for a talk by Dr. Ricardo Gregorio Lugo, Associate Professor at Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Information Security and Communication Technology. Dr. Lugo will give a talk about problems caused by people in the cyber domain and what can be done to mitigate them. […]

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CIS 720 Seminar – Civil Discourse in an Uncivil Age

Please join us for a talk with PBS host Alexander Heffner on “Civil Discourse in an Uncivil Age” on Monday, March 7, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Feel free to share with others in our campus community that you think may be interested! Individuals interested in attending who are not part of CIS, please e-mail jwinter@hawaii.edu […]

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CIS 720 Seminar – Writing your dissertation: process and product

Please join us at the CIS 720 seminar from 4:30 to 5:30pm on Monday February 28 (4:30-5:30pm) for a talk by Professor Anne Freese on “Writing your dissertation: process and product.” Dr. Freese will discuss her very popular proposal writing course, EDCS 761, and provide tips and advice. Brief overview of the course: The dissertation […]

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