Academic Opportunities
All students begin as Entry-Level Computer Sciences majors, with the exception of Turing Scholars.
Students with a very strong academic background who seek greater intellectual challenges are encouraged to apply to the Turing Scholar Program. The program leads students through an engaging series of honors courses, culminating in an honors research thesis that allows students to work closely with faculty. Turing Scholars are admitted directly to the Computer Sciences major.
Entry by application or invitation:
- Emerging
Scholars Program (ESP), provides motivated students with an opportunity
to study mathematics or chemistry in a challenging but friendly environment
- Texas Interdisciplinary
Plan (TIP), provides the advantages of a small college environment
within a large research institution to a select group of exceptionally motivated and
persistent students through a 4 year program
- Dean's
Scholar Program, offers exceptional science majors the unique opportunity
to enrich their undergraduate education by being introduced to cutting-edge research
and being in contact with superior students with similar aptitudes and
interests
Interdisciplinary Study
The University offers many opportunities for students to study multiple intellectual areas, either within their degree plans or by seeking additional undergraduate degrees:
- Forum Seminars, offering a range of approaches to contemporary social and intellectual issues
- Bridging Disciplines Program, an interdisciplinary certificate program
- Connexus Clusters, co-registration in 2-3 courses that approach a common topic from different disciplinary perspectives
- Study
Abroad, providing over 450 UT sponsored study abroad programs.
Professional Preparation
The University prepares students for a variety of professional activities through special academic programs incorporated into the degrees they seek:
