The Admissions Process

To apply for a place in one of the SANS degree programs, the applicant must do the following:

  1. Complete the online application at www.sans.edu/downloads/application.pdf.

  2. Submit a letter of recommendation.

  3. Submit the Employer Recommendation of Candidate Form.

    If the applicant is applying as an independent applicant instead of being supported by their employer, a recommendation form by anyone that holds two or more GIAC Gold Certifications at the 500 or higher level may be substituted for the employer recommendation.

  4. Request his or her undergraduate institution to forward an official sealed transcript to the SANS Institute.

  5. If English is not the student's native language, provide date of TOEFL examination and TOEFL Score (minimum acceptable score is 213).

  6. Submit $250.00 as a non-refundable Application Fee.