Information for Future Undergraduate Students
At the undergraduate level, the Department offers an ABET/CAC-accredited BSCS program and a major in computer science on the BA program. For descriptions of these programs and answers to frequently asked questions about them, see the page on
Computer science as a profession
Undergraduate admission and financial aid
- Apply online
- Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services website
- Office of Financial Aid website
- School of Engineering scholarship information
- Office of International Programs website (giving information for international students)
- Computer Science assistantship application (for some hourly jobs)
Transferring undergraduate courses
- University transfer course equivalency listing
- Mississippi Community College transfer guide for the BSCS program
Student computers
Because the Department provides a wide variety of computers and servers to support its instructional programs, it does not require students to purchase their own computers. However, we do note that most students choose to buy a computer for their personal use, either a laptop or a desktop for their dorm room or apartment. We provide the following information: