BS Computer Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Our graduates discover the field of computer science helps open up a world of possibilities. Computer scientists enjoy exceptional career opportunities, in settings ranging from large, established companies to adventurous new start-ups. They are also well qualified to pursue graduate study in a number of fields.

Faculty: College of Letters & Science | Department: Computer Sciences | Duration: 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 120 credits in total. Courses listed in the requirements include COMP SCI 300 Programming II; COMP SCI 400 Programming III; MATH 320 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations; MATH 340 Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra; MATH 345 Linear Algebra and Optimization; MATH 341 Linear Algebra.

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Entry requirements

Applies to College of Letters & Science, not specific to this major: Declaration Requirements To declare the computer sciences major, students must meet the following requirements: Credit for COMP SCI 300 and MATH 222 Grade of BC or higher in one of these introductory programming courses, taken at UW-Madison: COMP SCI 300 , COMP SCI/E C E 354 or COMP SCI 400 2.250 GPA or higher among major declaration eligible coursework 1 1 For purposes of computer sciences major declaration requirements, GPA calculation includes: UW-Madison courses only All attempts up to the first passed attempt of a course. A passed attempt is a grade of D or higher. All eligible major declaration coursework completed at the time of submitting a major declaration request.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall (Early Action and Regular Decision) and Spring. Transfer entry terms: Fall (Priority and Regular Decision) and Spring.

First-year Fall Early Action: application deadline November 1, materials deadline November 9, decision on or before January 31. Fall Regular Decision: application deadline January 15, materials deadline January 22, decision on or before March 31. Spring Regular Decision: application deadline October 1, materials deadline October 15, decision on or before December 31. First-year fall and spring applications open August 1. Early Action is non-binding.

Transfer Fall Priority: application deadline February 1, materials deadline February 16, decision on or before March 31. Fall Regular: application deadline March 1, materials deadline March 15, decision on or before April 30. Spring Regular: application deadline October 1, materials deadline October 15, decision on or before December 31. Fall transfer applications open December 1; spring transfer applications open August 1.

Apply via the Common Application or the Universities of Wisconsin Application. The application fee is $80 US and is non-refundable; fee waivers are available for applicants with financial hardship. ACT and SAT scores are optional for students applying for admission through the spring 2028 term (application deadline October 1, 2027).

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