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
5 things to know about AI from a computer scientist
CSU computer scientist Sarath Sreedharan shares five things to know about how AI works, its environmental impact and how it could reshape the way we work.
Meet College of Natural Sciences Dean Randall McEntaffer
Meet the new dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Randall McEntaffer.
Hackathon connects CSU students with industry leaders through real-world challenges
Colorado State University students spent 22 hours tackling complex problems in sustainability and biosecurity during this year’s hackathon, an experiential learning event that connected participants with professionals from organizations including NASA, USDA, Esri, Databricks and Amazon Web Services.
CSU designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research
The NSA designated Colorado State University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) in April.
