May 29, 2026

Dear MSCS/ComPro Students, Prospective Students, and Alumni,

We are writing to share an important update about the MSCS/ComPro program.

Due to external factors at the national and international level, largely related to challenges with immigration regulations, enrollment in the program has declined significantly over the past 18 months. As a result, the university has made the difficult decision to pause admissions for new MSCS/ComPro students until further notice. We recognize this may be disappointing news, particularly for friends, family members, or colleagues who have been considering the program.

This decision does not affect currently enrolled students in any way. Your path to completing your MSCS degree continues as normal, and our faculty and staff remain fully committed to providing the academic and administrative support you need — whether that means completing your coursework, graduating, or navigating CPT and OPT. If you have any needs that are not currently met, please reach out, and we will do our best to help.

If you are a former MIU student who would like to return to complete your MSCS degree, please contact us to learn about the re-enrollment process.

While MSCS/ComPro admissions are paused, MIU continues to grow in many other degree areas. We encourage prospective students to explore the full range of programs available at miu.edu/academic-programs. MIU hopes that circumstances will change and that the MSCS/ComPro program will be able to welcome new students again in the future.

We are grateful for the dedication and accomplishments of our students — more than 200 MSCS students are graduating this year, and that is a testament to the continued strength of this community. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Warm regards,
Prem Nair, PhD
Professor of Computer Science
Dean, Department of Computer Science & Mathematics
Maharishi International University
1000 North 4th St.
Fairfield, Iowa 52566
pnair@miu.edu