Forms
Registration Forms
| Form | Deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Over Max Hours Request | 4th Class Day | Advisors are able to begin processing these the day before classes begin per CNS rules. C S and upper division SDS majors only. |
| C S Honors Course Request | January 5th at 12:00pm | Students will need to fill out a survey for EACH course that they are requesting. This survey will be active on December 20th (for the Spring 2026 semester) to allow all grades for the Fall 2025 semester to be posted, as instructors need to see grades from the previous semester. Incoming new students will not need to submit an academic summary. C S majors only. |
| 4th C S Course Request | 4th Class Day | This survey will open up on December 20th and is for C S majors only who need a 4th C S course to graduate in Spring 2026. |
| Graduate Course Request | 4th Class Day | Form for undergraduate credit: https://utexas.box.com/s/nm6gyb007xt7mvsfrydtdlzfbl1y41my For for graduate credit: https://utexas.box.com/s/f4ya0texzlytyey7u2b5ljfgarmxk5gw This form is for C S and upper division SDS majors only. |
| Q-Drop/Withdrawal Request | November 19th | Students will need to make these requests by 11:59PM CST the day of the deadline. C S and upper division SDS majors only. |
| Pass/Fail Request | November 19th | Students will need to make these requests by 11:59PM CST the day of the deadline. C S and upper division SDS majors only. |
| SDS Breadth Requirement Field Declaration | November 19th | Declare your field of study for your breadth requirement through this form. Audits will be updated after every registration cycle. Upper division SDS majors only |
Admissions Forms for Current C S Students
- Five-Year BS/MS CS Integrated Program Admission Application - Click here for more information about this program. Please save the application, fill it out on your computer, then email your completed form.
- Application for the BS CS/MS CSEM Integrated Program (PDF). Visit Integrated 5-Year BS CS/MS CSEM Program to learn more.
- Application for the BS CS/MS iSchool Program (PDF). Visit Integrated 5-Year BS/MS iSchool Program to learn more.
Research Forms
C S 370 Independent Study
Contract must be completed and turned in via the online link and approved by faculty advisor prior to registering for C S 370/370F. These are due by the 4th class day of Fall or Spring semesters and by the 2nd class day of summer semesters. Please note: C S 370/370F can only be taken for a letter grade once. Students may take the course multiple times, but on a pass/fail basis.
C S 370 Microsoft Form Submission
C S 374H/C S 378H Advanced Undergraduate Research
Contract must be completed and turned in via the online link and approved by faculty advisor prior to registering for C S 374H/378H. These are due by the 4th class day of Fall or Spring semesters and by the 2nd class day of summer semesters.
C S 374H/378H Microsoft Form Submission
C S 379H Honors Thesis
Contract must be completed and turned in via the online link prior to registering for C S 379H. These are due by the 8th class day of Fall or Spring semesters and by the 2nd class day of summer semesters.
The C S 379H request will be made through DocuSign. This will automate the process of routing the form to the appropriate faculty member for approval. Please be sure to read the instructions on the first page of the online form.
FERPA Agreement for the Publication of Student Reports
CNS Forms Bank
At the College of Natural Science Forms Bank you'll find:
- Graduation Application
- Electronic Advising Worksheets
- Application to Graduate in Absentia
- Application to Walk in Commencement Ceremony
- Third-time Repeat Appeal
- Grade Contract
Policies
For policies in the Department of Computer Science, please view our C S Code of Conduct.