Schedule a visit
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 handle 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.
In addition to being available for one-on-one visits, the CS Ambassadors can coordinate visits for anyone who would like to talk with an academic advisor, visit a classroom, see a CS lab, or meet with a professor. Please provide at least 7 days notice and they will be happy to tailor a departmental visit for you and your guests.
- Ambassadors will be available for tours beginning September 25, 2012.
If you plan to visit campus before then, and would like to learn more about the department, please call the advising office at 512-471-9509 to make an appointment. Also, please feel free to email us with questions or for more information. - To schedule a visit, email ambassadors [at] cs [dot] utexas [dot] edu.
- First Year CS Student Blogs: https://blogs.utexas.edu/cs/
Here is a sample schedule for a full-day visit:
| 10:00am | Class Visit 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. |
| 11:00am | Academic Advisor Review the curriculum and discuss special programs like the Turing Scholars Honors and 5-Year Integrated BS/MS. |
| 12:00pm | Faculty Perspective Have a one-on-one with a member of our faculty who is teaching and researching in an area of CS you may be interested in. |
| 1:00pm | Student Perspective 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. |
| 2:00pm | Computer Science Lab Tour Be guided through a lab by a graduate student who is currently doing research and get a hands-on glimpse of how Computer Science is changing the world. |
| 2:30pm | Final Questions Conclude your day by getting any last-minute questions answered by a CS Ambassador or academic advisor |
2011-2012 CS Ambassadors
If you are planning a campus visit, you may find the following links useful:
