Community & Organizations
Community is a big part of the UT Computer Science experience. Through student organizations, events and project-based opportunities, you’ll meet people who share your interests and want to see you succeed. Faculty, staff and industry partners are here to support you as you learn, connect and find your place in CS.
Where our undergraduate students come from
Gender
Female 23%
Male 76%
TOP 3.3%
Average high school rank
Incoming first-year students
Undergraduate Student Body
Incoming
508
Total Students
2,100
Ethnicity
Asian American 54%
Hispanic 15%
White 8%
Foreign 8%
Multicultural 2%
Unreported 7%
124
First Generation Students
incoming, fall 2024
Join a Student Organization
Find your niche, collaborate on projects, pursue your passions and build lasting friendships through our many student organizations.
Association for Computing Machinery Student Chapter (ACM)
The oldest organization for students and professionals in computer science.
Association of Black Computer Scientists (ABCS)
Creates pathways to educational and professional success for Black and underrepresented students in computer science.
Visits local schools to share information about computing and computing careers.
Texas CSBA Computer Science and Business Association
An honors program for students in the Texas Computer Science & Business Honors Program.
Computer Science Transfers’ Society (CSTS)
Supports Computer Science transfer students through community building and resources for prospective and current transfers.
Electronic Game Developers Society (EGaDS!)
A student organization for those interested in computer and video game development.
Engineering and Computational Learning of Artificial Intelligence in Robotics (ECLAIR)
Advances robotics innovation through autonomy, reinforcement learning and sim2real research.
Plans annual hackathons, including HackTX, a 24-hour event for UT students to explore technology.
Hispanic Association of Computer Scientists (HACS)
Empowers Hispanic students through leadership, networking and mentoring in computer science.
Information and Systems Security Society (ISSS)
Teaches security and privacy through talks, workshops and Capture the Flag competitions.
Supports the academic success, social enrichment and community building of LGBTQ+ people in tech at UT.
UT’s hub for making quantum sciences accessible to undergraduate students from all backgrounds.
Fosters collaboration through hands-on projects, comprehensive education and open-source philanthropic initiatives.
Texas Product Engineering Organization (TPEO)
Teaches software engineering, UI/UX design and product management to build real-world software solutions.
Turing Scholars Student Association (TSSA)
The student organization for the Turing Scholars honors program.
UTCS Competitive Programming Club
Represents UT at the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest.
Women in Computer Science (WiCS)
Empowers women in computer science through academic and social events in a supportive community.
Over the past four years, Women in Computer Science (WiCS) has played a significant role in my growth. Joining the organization encouraged me to put myself out there, and the friends I've made have offered unwavering support throughout my journey.
Nitya Lohia
Class of 2025
Lead and Learn in
Student Events
Connect with your peers and researchers through tech talks, hackathons, networking events and student-led showcases. Share experiences, explore new ideas and grow along with fellow CS students.
Have a question about student organizations? We’re here to help. Email us at studentorgs@cs.utexas.edu.
Joining different CS orgs and meeting the people in them has been great! I'm currently very active in Freetail Hackers, and I’ve met some of the most wonderful people ever there. At the end of the day, I think the most rewarding experiences are the ones where you make really great friendships.
Anshul Gulati, Class of 2027
Create Career Connections
Build your network while having a good time through the Friends of Computer Science (FoCS) program, which brings students and industry professionals together in fun, casual settings.
Build Community Through Conferences
Attend top technical conferences and major events like Grace Hopper, Tapia and SXSW with UTCS support. Gain insights, grow your professional network and meet potential mentors and employers. Watch for conference support applications sent each fall and spring.