Student using equipment in the Arefin Lab

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science at Colorado State University! Computer science is a pioneering, multidisciplinary field with explosive growth and opportunity. Whether you are an on campus or online student, here you will be part of an inclusive living and learning community committed to your success.

Programs of Study

Your degree program will provide a complete, well-rounded experience that includes rigorous, collaborative coursework and training in computing fundamentals and broad educational, scientific, and engineering experience. You will also benefit from our industry connections who help ensure your perspective and skills are state of the art.

Research

As an undergraduate or graduate student, you will develop your intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills and apply them to practical problems in new and creative ways. Come work with us on our groundbreaking research — let’s discover!

Outside the Classroom

School is only one part of life. When it is time to feed your wellbeing, you can enjoy participating in department and CSU groups and activities, exploring our nationally award-winning city of Fort Collins, visiting Denver just an hour away, or simply relaxing and playing in our spectacular Rocky Mountain outdoors.

Student Success

Computer science is a challenging and rewarding discipline. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Whatever path you choose after your degree, you will be able to confidently pursue the many exciting opportunities computer science has to offer. Let’s talk about your future in computer science!

NEWS

Q&A with statistics alum Gabe Macklem

CSU Statistics alum Gabe Mackelm (’25) shares his experience at CSU and his passion for sports statistics.

New summer program provides research opportunities to visiting international students

Colorado State University is renowned worldwide for its research. This summer, that reputation brought the world to CSU.

Participants sought for study on virtual reality and nature

Researchers are recruiting human participants for a VR experiment in which participants are invited to complete a task designed to assess stress and attention levels, then experience different VR nature environments.

The Tomoa Skip: CSU researchers analyze the new move that revolutionized speed climbing

CSU undergraduate computer science student Caleb Chou and Department of Statistics Assistant Professor Andee Kaplan recently published a paper in CHANCE exploring the efficiency of the Tomoa Skip, a controversial rock climbing shortcut.