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 a diverse 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!
STUDENT SUCCESS
Computer science is a challenging and rewarding discipline. We are here to help you every step of the way.
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.
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
New computer science major first of its kind in Colorado
Flexible new major addresses the demand for computing skills in a dizzying variety of fields.
CSU part of new $20 million institute bringing artificial intelligence to the classroom
Ross Beveridge, a professor in the Department of Computer Sciences, will focus on bringing sight capabilities to AI partners for application in K-12 education.
Outstanding computer science student, Ariana Mims, works on inclusivity within the department
Ariana Mims is shaping the future of computer science by paving the way for other women and people of color.
Department of Computer Science helps students find internships after the COVID-19 induced shortage
With help from the Colorado Center for Cyber Security and the National Science Foundation the department managed to create more than 10 new summer internship positions.