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The Computer Science Ambassadors are current CS majors who can answer questions about the major from a student perspective. Like you, they had to apply to the university and navigate the transition from high school to college. Now that they have acclimated to campus, taken some CS classes, joined student organizations, and possibly completed internships, worked a campus job or participated in a research project, they can share their experiences with you.

There are several options available for visits with Ambassadors.  Visits are scheduled Mondays and Fridays in the morning and afternoon, and Thursdays. If you would like to visit campus another day, please let us know that when you email, and we will do our best to arrange a visit another day. Please provide at least seven days notice when scheduling a visit, so that we can be sure an Ambassador is available to serve as your escort.

To schedule a visit, please email ambassadors [at] cs [dot] utexas [dot] edu.

Summer tours will begin on June 14th and run through August 9th. A calendar of available dates is available for your scheduling convenience. Please understand that the available dates are affected by summer orientation for incoming freshmen. We appreciate a 7 day notice before your arrival on campus and cannot guarantee a full tour without this prior notice. Please email ambassadors [at] cs [dot] utexas [dot] edu if you are interested in scheduling a tour or have any questions. 

Morning Schedule - Monday or Friday Morning

10:00-11am Meet with an Academic Advisor
Review the curriculum and discuss special programs like the Turing Scholars Honors and 5-Year Integrated BS/MS.
11:00- 11:30am Tour the Bill and Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex
Explore the newest building on campus on a building tour led by a current student ambassador. See the labs and other facilities enjoyed by UTCS students.
11:30- 1:00pm Attend a Class
Sit in an entry-level course to get a glimpse into college life. Get an idea of class size, professor teaching styles, and how a college course compares to your high school classes.
1pm-1:50pm Have Lunch with a Student
Speak with a CS Ambassador about their college selection experience, why they chose UT, how they transitioned to college, how they enjoy living in Austin, and what it's REALLY like to be a CS major.
1:50 - 2:15pm

Meet with a Current Faculty Member
Sit down with a current faculty member and chat about the UTCS department. You will be meeting with a faculty member who teaches introductory courses in the department and who can give you insight into the classes you would be taking as a freshman.

 

Afternoon Schedule - Monday or Friday Afternoon

12:30- 1pm

Tour the Bill and Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex
Explore the newest building on campus on a building tour led by a current student ambassador. See the labs and other facilities enjoyed by UTCS students.
1:00-1:50pm

Have Lunch with a Student
Speak with a CS Ambassador about their college selection experience, why they chose UT, how they transitioned to college, how they enjoy living in Austin, and what it's REALLY like to be a CS major.
1:50-2:15pm

Meet with a Current Faculty Member
Sit down with a current faculty member and chat about the UTCS department. You will be meeting with a faculty member who teaches introductory courses in the department and who can give you insight into the classes you would be taking as a freshman.
2:30- 4:00pm

Attend a Class
Sit in an entry-level course to get a glimpse into college life. Get an idea of class size, professor teaching styles, and how a college course compares to your high school classes.
4:00-5:00pm

Meet with an Academic Advisor
Review the curriculum and discuss special programs like the Turing Scholars Honors and 5-Year Integrated BS/MS.

Summer tours will begin on June 14th and run through August 9th. A calendar of available dates is available for your scheduling convenience. Please understand that the available dates are affected by summer orientation for incoming freshmen. We appreciate a 7 day notice before your arrival on campus and cannot guarantee a full tour without this prior notice. Please email ambassadors [at] cs [dot] utexas [dot] edu if you are interested in scheduling a tour or have any questions. 

If you have any questions or concerns or would like to schedule a visit, please email ambassadors [at] cs [dot] utexas [dot] edu. 

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