Bachelor of Applied Technology Admission Information

Bachelor of Applied Technology: Cybersecurity

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BAT Cybersecurity Information Sheet

BAT Degree Plan

 

 

BAT Admissions Information

Beginning with Fall 2026, the program will transition to an application-based, selective admissions process. Students will apply during designated application periods for either Fall or Spring entry terms (no summer admissions). 

For Fall 2026, the BAT in Cybersecurity program will admit a cohort of 100 students.

 

 

Fall 2026 Admissions Application Timeline 

• Applications Open: February 23, 2026
• Applications Close: April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM (no exceptions)
• Acceptance Notifications: April 22, 2026
• Entry Term: Fall 2026 only 

 

Collin College Student Applicants

1. Complete the MS application form (live February 23rd)
2. Sign and upload the required Ethical Obligation
3. Upload IT/Cyber certifications (if applicable)
4. Complete all required self-reported information
5. All internal Collin College applicants must hold the AAS Information Systems Cybersecurity degree either at the time of application or at the end of the semester of application.
6. Upload a resume that includes the following sections in this order: 

• Summary
• Skills
• Education (list current cumulative GPA under the Education section)
• Industry Certifications (if applicable)
• Projects
• Experience (industry employment and/or military experience)
• A resume template is available. Once you download the document, you must save as your own version to make edits. 

 

Selection Process

All complete applications will be reviewed by a committee of CYBR faculty after the application deadline of April 7th. Applications can only be submitted once; any additional documentation to support your application must be sent to GoCyber@collin.edu by 5 pm on April 7th. No late applications or documentation will be accepted after the application deadline. 

After Admission

Accepted students will be sent an acceptance letter with the recommended third year, first semester courses in the upper level CYBR course sequence for registration purposes.

 

Students will be invited to an optional group advising session that will review degree requirements, catalog obligations, and program prerequisites after fall registration has started. Students are instructed to add desired courses to their schedule when as soon as registration opens and seek advising for their full degree plan either in the group or individual sessions afterwards as course sections fill quickly.  

 

Transfer Student Applicants

To submit a complete application to the BAT in Cybersecurity program, you must:  

• Prior to applying to the BAT in Cybersecurity program, you must be admitted to Collin College and have a CWID number.
• A transcript showing completion of an AAS in Cybersecurity must be uploaded with the application. Pending graduates will not be accepted (only AAS cybersecurity degree holders). 
• Complete a BAT Cybersecurity program application form (live February 23rd).
• Upload the same documents as stated above for internal applicants.
• The same application deadlines apply to transfer students.