Undergraduate Program

Overview

Our computer science degree programs are based on an undergraduate curriculum that provides students with a durable foundation in the field and a comprehensive set of electives that allow for greater depth in areas of interest.

Admissions/Change of Major Information

Interested students should prioritize the CS Bachelor's of Science major when they apply to UCSB.

Bachelor of Science

The program provides students with hands-on experience and a depth of understanding of computer systems that prepares them for successful careers in computer science and to participate in the next-generation of technological advance.

Special Programs

Research, Five year BS/MS programs, EAP, Honors program, Double majors, and minors.

Undergraduate Resources

Student information and campus resources.

Undergraduate FAQs

Answers to common questions asked by prospective students and current UCSB non-CS students.

Senior Capstone Project

The capstone course sequence presents an opportunity to develop innovative solutions to real industry problems. You won't find answers to these problems in a textbook, on a message board, or in off-the-shelf software package, because students in this class are among the first ever to solve them. Working together with industry leaders, student teams take on the most challenging problems of the day with technological innovation, creativity, and boatloads of hard work.

Undergraduate Learning Assistant Program

The CS Department ULA program, in its current instantiation compensates ULAs with course credit in their first quarter of service, while they are undergoing training: all first time ULAs are required to take a course under the “Topics in Computer Science” (CMPSC 190J), which is a 4-unit upper division course that counts towards the B.S. C.S. degree requirements as an upper division elective. Students that have completed this course become eligible to apply for paid positions offered under the “Remedial Tutor” title. Upper division credit, and paid positions are important to attract experienced ULAs who typically have competing offers from industry and research labs

CS Distinction in the Major Program

The Distinction in the Major Program is a high honor in recognition of the academic achievement of students beyond the requirements of the CS degree program.

Contact us

Contact information for Undergraduate Affairs and Faculty Advisors.

Undergraduate Spotlight

Daniel Spokoyny wins the UCSB Chancellor's Award for Excellence

We are pleased to congratulate Daniel Spokoyny on his outstanding achievement of being selected to receive the Chancellor's Award for Excellent in Undergraduate Research.

Undergraduate Spotlight: Davina Zamanzadeh Selected as a 2017 KPCB Engineering Fellow

Venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) partners with the brightest entrepreneurs to turn disruptive ideas into world-changing businesses. KPCB has helped build and accelerate growth at pioneering companies like Amazon, Google, Lending Club, Nest, Twitter, Uber, and Mandiant.

Staff Spotlight: Elijah Baker, Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Elijah Baker started in the Computer Science department in July 2018. An alumnus of UCSB, he graduated with a BA in Environmental Studies, Winter 2018. He has previously worked on sustainability initiatives with Associated Students and at UCSB Housing supporting and advising students.

In his leisure time, Elijah enjoys trivia, saving the environment, hiking, and enjoying sunsets at the Lagoon.

Undergraduate Research Poster Session To Be Held on Thursday, June 13, 2019

The UCSB Department of Computer Science is pleased to host an Undergraduate Research Poster session for undergraduate students who have presented research and for students in the Distinction in the Major or Early Research Scholars programs.