Are you new to CS?
Computer science is an exciting and impactful discipline – but if you’re not familiar with it, it can seem pretty mysterious and difficult to approach. You might feel that without prior experience, a college career in CS isn’t possible.
The University of Michigan believes that anybody with an interest should be able to explore CS – and that it’s never too late for a new student to dive in.
People come to computing from a number of different avenues, and study it with a number of different goals. Maybe you want to…
- Devise slick new software to make work or life a little easier
- Automate everything from driving to manufacturing to dangerous or tedious jobs
- Make our lives online more secure
- Design hardware and electronics that are smaller, faster, more efficient, and more powerful than anything we’ve seen yet
- Model social, financial, or biological processes to advance human knowledge
- Design games or VR/AR experiences
- Tackle next-generation distributed computing problems on cloud servers or with blockchain
- Improve healthcare technology
- Send software into space (on a satellite or rover)
The list of what inspires students to pursue computing goes on – and CSE at the University of Michigan can equip you with the tools to get started.
Getting started in computer science
If you’re unsure about pursuing a degree in computing, or you’re a non-major looking for more coding or technical experience, CSE offers several opportunities to help you get started.
Choose a major in computing
If the programs above piqued your interest enough to take the next step, there are several options available to students across U-M to launch a computing career. Undergraduate programs in computer science and data science are available to students in both the College of Engineering and College of LSA. An undergraduate program in computer engineering is also available to students in the College of Engineering.
Or consider a CS Minor
Computing is a relevant tool in every field — and a valuable addition to any student’s skillset. If you’re considering bolstering your major coursework with classes in CS, the CS Minor is a great way to structure your efforts. Read more about declaring a minor.