Computer Science Advising

You do not need to make a appointment with an advisor except under rare circumstances. Refer to the information at Computer Science Advising Hours (PDF format) to locate your faculty advisor, his or her office hours, and contact information. If you have seen an advisor before, you should go back to that same person; if you have not, we assign you an advisor on the basis of your last name. (Look for the first letter of your last name in the left-hand column.) Students are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis.

If you are an undergraduate student, you should see a Computer Science faculty advisor at least once during the academic year, and keep your signed BS Advising Form (PDF format) on file with the department. Otherwise, a hold may be placed on your registration. If you are new to the campus or major, we suggest that you view our suggested curriculum pattern (PDF format) and BS Requirements Flow Chart (PDF format).

Please note that you must change your major (PDF format) from Pre-computer Science to Computer Science if you want to register for upper-division restricted courses (CSC 133 and above).  If you've already met the requirements listed on the form, but have not filled out the paperwork yet , attach a Restricted Registration Request (PDF format) to your change of major paperwork.  

When planning your schedule of upper-division electives, please refer to our Tentative 2-Year Schedule of Undergraduate Electives (PDF format).

For a comprehensive guide to undergraduate advising, forms, and procedures, download our Undergraduate Student Handbook (PDF format).

If you are a graduate student, you should see the faculty advisor assigned to you by the Graduate Coordinator and update your MS Advising Form (PDF format) on an as-needed basis. The department will keep it on file for you. For the MS in Software Engineering, use the MS Advising Form for Software Engineering (PDF format).

When planning your schedule of graduate electives, please refer to our Tentative 2-Year Schedule of Graduate Electives (PDF format).

Also note that a Computer Science Graduate Student Orientation is given twice a year just prior to the start of each semester. Contact the department for details.

For a comprehensive guide to graduate student advising, forms, and procedures, download our Graduate Student Handbook (PDF format).