Currently about 30 Bangladeshi Students are in this University Campus. Most of the students are doing their Masters in Computer Science. About 4 students are doing MBA. 

There is only 3 pre-requisite courses for Computer Science (C++, Data Structures and Assembly Language). After completing these prerequisites you can take core courses. It takes approx a year and a half to complete the program. However this depends on the individual. There are different tracks to complete (networking, database etc.). You can do any track you want. See the course plan to obtain detailed information for course selection. 

Commerce is approx. 60 miles northeast of Dallas. There is a Greyhound bus service from Dallas to Commerce which operates only once a day*. Greenville is another township approx. 20 miles from Commerce on the way to Dallas. The frequency of Greyhound bus service is higher from Dallas to Greenville.

You can also hire a cab to get to Commerce. One of the agency which takes care of dropping people from Airport to University can be contacted at 903-454-6084, 903-450-5218 (Contact Person Ms. Sandra ). It will cost you approximately $50. You have to make an appointment at least 3 to 4 days prior to your arrival. Normally any other cab will cost you around $100.

From Dallas
Take Interstate 30 east to Texarkana. Go through Greenville and take exit 101 (Hwy.50) to Commerce approximately 10 miles. Go through the first light when you get to Commerce and turn right on University Drive. (This is the entrance to the University).

From Denton
Take Hwy. 380 to Greenville. From the 380 and Hwy. 69 junction, go right on Hwy. 69 to Interstate 30 approximately 5-6 miles. Go over Interstate 30 and take I 30 east to Texarkana. Take exit 101 (Hwy. 50) to Commerce about 10 miles. Go through the first light when you get to Commerce and turn right on University Drive. (This is the entrance to the University).

Commerce experiences pleasant to extreme weather with normally cool winters to hot summers. Summers with the temperature ranging from 80-95 degree F. requires light cotton clothing's where as winters are generally not very cold and Commerce normally does not get snowfall. Light to medium woolens clothes (half /full sleeves pullover or light jackets) are recommended. An umbrella or a rain coat is also recommended for the rainy season.

The information for the text and reference books which students might wish to carry with them can be obtained from the respective academic department homepage/departmental office.

Computer Science and Information Systems
Departments Links
Webtrax

Housing Scholarship

There is housing scholarship available in this university which will reduce your tuition about $330 per course (Out of tuition per course is about $1004). The housing scholarship is not available in all semester. So, you have to check before applying. Contact with the following persons for housing scholarship information.

Secretary of Computer Science:
Vicki Heath  Vicki_Heath@tamu-commerce.edu

Director of Housing:
Jon A Benhrens Jon_Behrens@tamu-commerce.edu

Also check the Computer Science Department Website
http://bobcat.tamu-commerce.edu

Graduate Assistantship

Graduate Assistantship is another form of financial aid. If you get a GA then you can pay instate tuition and you will get $800 per month. But you have to work 20 hours per week for that. It is very difficult to say which department has GA offerings. The best thing is to approach contact each department through an email.

Off Campus

There are very few off campus job facilities in commerce. There is three Bangladeshi Gas Station in Greenville which is 15 miles from Commerce. You can work there. You can also get Work Authorization to work off campus. 

If you don't have a GA or housing scholarship then the fees will be approx $1000 per course. You have to take 15 courses (including prerequisites) to complete the degree. For each semester, it will be ideal to take 3 courses. Off campus housing will cost approx $400 per month for a single bed room apartment. You can share with other Students. If you are coming here and do not have a GA, it is ideal to carry $5000 which includes cost of 3 courses and your initial expenses. Living costs per month (including rent) will be approx $500.

If the above does not answer your questions, please write back to us and specific replies will be given.