Admission to All Programs
All undergraduate degree programs in the Department of Computer & Information Sciences are closed enrollment. Students wishing to major in Computer Science (CS), Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) begin as Undeclared CIS students (CISUND), complete specific requirements and apply to a degree granting program in the CIS department.
Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission is competitive based on available resources. The minimum requirements for application to each program are as follows:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Receive at least B- in CIS 100 (IS and IT only)
- Receive a C (not C-) or better in:
BSCS: CIS 101, CIS 202, CIS 205/L, CS 210, IT 280/L
BSIS: CIS 101, IT 224/L, IT 240, IT 280/L
BSIT: CIS 101, CIS 202, IT 224/L, IT 240, IT 280/L - None of the above courses may be repeated more than once.
- No more than three of the above courses may be repeated.
Students wishing to Minor in CS, IS or IT must complete the minor program sheet and have approval from the appropriate program chair before completing upper-division courses in the specific Minor area or CIS 470.
Computer Science Degree Program
prepares students to solve technical problems using algorithms, mathematics and software. A significant focus is on software development, which touches virtually every human endeavor. Students in computer science learn how to approach complex problems found in science, business, math, medicine, transportation, and entertainment. Students are prepared to research new areas where computers may have a positive impact.
Information Systems Degree Program
prepares students to help organizations achieve competitive advantage through acquisition, deployment, and management of information systems resources and services. Students learn to develop the computer-based systems and technology infrastructure used in organizational processes. The effective and efficient use of information and communications technologies is vital to virtually all businesses and non-profit organizations.
Information Technology Degree Program
prepares students to design, install, manage and maintain the computing systems on which organizations depend. By integrating current technologies, solutions to real world situations are created. IT focuses on systems administration, networking, databases, human-computer interaction and security to build effective, user-friendly systems. IT also prepares students to understand user needs and communicate technical issues.