Interested in studying Computer Science or Information Science?Cornell's Faculty of Computing and Information Science (CIS) engages with every college at Cornell and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to accelerate knowledge creation and discovery. The Department of Computer Science also exists as a departme nt within Computing and Information Science at Cornell. Cornell's Department of Computer Science typically ranks among the top five in the world, and it ranks fourth in the quality of the graduate education. Read on to find out more about the exciting opportunities for undergraduates! Information Science is an interdisciplinary program within the Faculty of Computing and Information Science. It brings together faculty, researchers, and students who share an interest in studying digital information. | |
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General Information About Computer Science
The Computer Science department at Cornell has led the nation in teaching, research, and discovery for more than four decades. Cornell faculty and computer scientists are at the forefront of robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, computer vision, and research into phenomenally powerful next-generation computers. Our students conduct and study research with faculty who are leaders in the field, compete in national and international competitions with fellow students, and participate in projects that help improve the lives of millions around the world.
Computer Scientists are more in demand today than ever before. In fact, more and more fields, from the arts and humanities to music, medicine, linguistics and communication, architecture, and the natural sciences rely on CS to advance their inventions and powers of discovery. And where we are today is just the beginning!
Cornell's CS program prepares students for a wide variety of exciting professional and academic opportunities including
| software engineering | computational finance and business management | graphics and animation |
| artificial intelligence and robotics | internet systems and technology | game design |
| security | hardware development | data modeling |
| biotechnology | databases and digital libraries | computer vision |
How do I apply?
CS as a major is offered through two colleges: Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. Students usually apply to the CS major (or "affiliate") in their sophomore year. Exceptional ability in math is a critical requirement for affiliating with CS. To be considered, students must be in good standing and have completed the following prerequisites:
COM S/ENGRD 211 Computers and Programming
COM S 212 Java Practicum
COM S 280 Discrete Structures
Math 112 or 122 or 192 Calculus
More complete details for getting started are at the Undergraduate Degree Programs website.
College of Engineering Undergraduate Admissions
College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Admissions
Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions page.
FAQs for Cornell Undergraduate Admissions
Who are the faculty?
General Information about Information Science
Information Science is an interdisciplinary program within the Faculty of Computing and Information Science. It brings together faculty, researchers and students who share an interest in studying digital information. Information Science examines information systems in their social, cultural, economic, historical, legal, and political contexts. Computer science is an important part of the program, but the emphasis is on systems and their use, rather than on the technologies that underlie them. Information Systems draws from Computer Science and Operations Research; Human Computer Interaction from Communication, Psychology, and Cognitive Studies; Social Studies of Computing from Science & Technology Studies, Law, and Economics, with many others. For undergraduates, majors in Information Science are offered in Arts & Sciences (A&S) and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). In Engineering, Information Science is one of the specializations in the major in Information Science, Systems, and Technology (ISST). All undergraduate colleges offer minors or concentrations in Information Science.
How do I apply?
Students who wish to apply to the IS major through the College Arts and Sciences or the ISST major through the College of Engineering do so after being accepted to the respective college. Students in these colleges "affiliate" with a major in their sophomore year. Students who wish to apply to the IS major through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences apply to the major within the initial application to the college. For more information about the application process in each of these colleges see the following websites:
Information Science Undergraduate Program
College of Engineering Undergraduate Admissions
College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Admissions
Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions page.
FAQs for Cornell Undergraduate Admissions
Who are the faculty?
Computing Minors/Concentrations - CS, InfoSci, Game Design
The following Concentrations/Minors are offered in every undergraduate college at Cornell. Minors are available to students in the College of Engineering. The equivalent program of study is called a concentration for all students majoring in a College other than Engineering. A concentration/minor typically consists of around 6 courses beyond what is required for an undergraduate major.
Computer Science Minor/Concentration
The Computer Science Minor/Concentration is for students who anticipate that computer science will have a prominent role to play in their academic and professional career.
It is designed for students in all majors to supplement their primary studies. Computer science is applicable to almost any major and career choice; from Communication, Psychology, and Law to Architecture, Music, and Engineering. The
theoretical foundations of information and computation provide students with the appropriate skills for academic and professional careers. The CS Minor is designed for students in Engineering, while the CS Concentration is for students in all schools and colleges except the Hotel School.
Information Science Minor/Concentration
Information Science is an interdisciplinary field covering all aspects of digital information. The program has three main areas: human-centered systems, social systems, and information systems. Human-centered systems studies the relationship between humans and information, drawing from human-computer interaction and cognitive science. Social systems examines information in its economic, legal, political, cultural, and social contexts. Information systems studies the computer science problems of representing, storing, manipulating, and using digital information. The concentration/minor has been designed to ensure that students have substantial grounding in all three of these areas, as well as in statistics. Visit the minor/concentration webpage for more information.
Game Design Minor/Concentration
The Game Design Minor/Concentration is available for students with a strong interest in Game Design as an extension on their major studies and future academic and professional careers. Students in all Engineering majors may participate in the Minor, whereas students from all schools and colleges except Hotel and Engineering are eligible for the Concentration. The core of this Minor/Concentration is CIS 300 and CIS 400 (Game Design I & II), and four additional courses that can range from Graphics and Art, the Psychology of Gaming, and Human-Computer Interaction. See the Game Design Minor/Concentration webpage for degree requirements.
Explore web exhibits, play games
As an undergraduate in any major, you can get involved in research and game design through GDIAC and CTC. Check out the projects created by undergraduates:
Explore Web exhibits at Cornell Theory Center
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How do I contact CIS?
Email: Computer Science: ugrad@cs.cornell.edu |
Hours: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday |
Telephone:
(607)255-6833 |
Location: 303 Upson Hall |