Bachelor - Computer Science and Information Engineering (2023)

FAQs, information and policies

Which computer science course should I apply for (CSE, DAS, CSC, UF Online CSC or CPE software/hardware combination course)?
Approval for newcomers
Freshman (high school graduates) applicants do not apply at the undergraduate level to the department, but to the University of Florida in general. Admission requirements for first-year students can be found hereHere. All admitted first-year students are required to attendTO VIEW. With PREVIEW, students can specify the course of their choice. Students will complete Critical Tracking requirements in their first year to ensure academic success in their major. The three-letter designation for the four-degree programs within the CISE division is as follows:
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- CSE - Informatics
- DAS – Digital Arts and Sciences
- CSC – IT
- CPE - Technical Informatics(Software/hardware combination jointly managed by CISE and ECE departments)
transfer admission
The College of Engineering and the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering accept qualified transfer students who have completed an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public or state college and meet the departmental requirements listed below for each program. Students seeking admission to other universities or out-of-state schools may be considered for admission, subject to availability. Transfer students are admitted into the fall, spring, and summer C semesters. Transfer students enroll in a specific program and cannot switch to another major.Please note that there is a separate and independent admissions procedure for each course of study. Students who wish to be considered for transfer admission must apply to this program and meet the requirements:
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- Informatik – Faculty of Engineering (CSE)
  - CSE degree and curriculum information
- Digital Arts and Sciences (DAS)
  - Information about DAS degree programs and curricula
- Informatik – College of Liberal Arts (CSC)
  - CSC course and curriculum information
  - Note: The CSC (and CSC Online) and CSE courses are virtually identical in Computer Science Core courses. Both courses are Bachelor of Science and are equal in terms of computer science discipline learning and career preparation and opportunities. The CSE is subject to the rules, regulations, policies and authority of the Faculty of Engineering; The CSC is subject to the rules, regulations, policies and authority of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students interested in applying to the CSC program should review the College of Liberal Arts and Science (CLAS).download page. Please note that the CSE and CSC have a separate and independent accreditation process. As the CSC degree is technically a CLAS degree, prospective students must contact a CLAS advisorStudent Counseling Center.
- UF Online Informatik – College of Liberal Arts (CSC)
  - Note: Each course/program has a separate admissions process, which means that UF Online has a separate and independent process for evaluating applicants. However, CSC and CSE courses are almost identical in the core subject of computer science. Both courses are Bachelor of Science and are equal in terms of computer science discipline learning and career preparation and opportunities. The CSE is subject to the rules, regulations, policies and authority of the Faculty of Engineering; The CSC is subject to the rules, regulations, policies and authority of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students who wish to transfer to the CSC program must review the College of Liberal Arts and Science (CLAS).download pageit's atUF online computing site.
- Computer Engineering (CPE)(software/hardware combination)
  - Note: The Computer Engineering program is jointly administered by the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Questions should be directed to the CPE Advisor TBA or by calling: 352-392-9758.
Can I transfer to UF from another four-year university?
Due to articulation agreements in the state of Florida, there is a strong preference for students who complete an AA degree at a Florida State College or Community College. Transfer students from another four-year university must adhere to the followingCISE guidelineswhen moving on to high school. All transfer students are required to attendbroadcast preview. Lateral participants enroll in the course they would like to complete. Faculty of Engineering policy states that transfer students cannot change majors. The CISE department will not consider major changes for students transferring from other courses.
Transfer from an upper division institution that is not part of the Florida State College System.
- All transfer students from four-year institutions (eg, other universities) must meet the university's general admission requirements. In addition, students must meet College of Engineering admissions requirements to advance directly to an engineering program. Students with 60 or more credits earned but less than 90 credits will be considered based on available places.
- Students with more than 90 credits earned who apply to a state/public college outside of Florida are generally not considered for admission.
- All students transferring to UF must complete a minimum of 60 credits of acceptable coursework at the 3000/4000 level at UF to receive a degree from that college.
- Unless prior course certification has been agreed upon by the faculty of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, only engineering courses will be considered in courses accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Council for Engineering and Technology.
Can I change my major after being accepted to UF?
Incoming freshmen have plenty of time during their first year to research and possibly choose another course. That's what happens when they work with First Year Advising. However, the Faculty of Engineering's student transfer policy does not allow for major changes. The CISE department will not consider or support any major changes to transfer students to our course.
What are the transfer deadlines from the Faculty of Engineering (CSE and DAS)?
Transfer deadlines for Gator Engineering courses are as follows:
- Summer weather input: February 1st
- Admission Summer B: February 1st
- Fall Applications: May 15th
- Spring Applications: September 15th
*You are responsible for providing the most up-to-date academic transcript with grades in 6 of the 7 required pre-professional (Critical Tracking) courses by the transfer application deadlines listed above.*
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What are the minimum requirements to be considered a transfer student?
Admission to programs at CISE is very competitive and limited. Every year we reject more applicants than we accept. To be considered a suitable transfer candidate, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Your application and any supporting credentials (including and in particular updated transcripts) must be received by the specified deadline.
- Have completed at least 60 transferable credits prior to applying to UF (note that applicants from Florida State Colleges must complete their Associate of Arts degree prior to applying); We do not accept transfers to lower leagues.
- You have met UF's foreign language requirements by: 1) completing 2 consecutive years of high school foreign language instruction or 2) earning at least 8-10 college-level credits.
- Have a cumulative (overall) GPA of at least 2.0 at the school where you earned your Associate in Arts degree. Note that while 2.0 is the official minimum, historically a competitive GPA is one that is solidly at 3.0 or higher.
- You have completed at least 6 of the 7-8 Critical Tracking courses (see below) at the time of application.
- Have at least a 2.5 Critical Tracking GPA average.
- You achieved a minimum grade of C in each critical follow-up course.
- You have no more than 2 attempts at a follow-up course (withdrawals and withdrawals count as attempts). No more than three courses with more than one attempt.
* Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Our programs have limited transfer places, making transfer admissions extremely competitive. For more information, please contact a professional advisor designated for your area of interest (see contact information below).*
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What transfer admission guidelines or other important information should every transfer student know?
- Side participants are course specific; Therefore, transfer students cannot change courses after enrollment at UF. Also, you can only enroll in one course at a time. Therefore, it is important that you decide on a specialization before applying.
- Some courses require more or less follow-up courses or allow follow-up overrides.For specific course details, please refer to the detailed program information listed above.It is important that you meet the exact requirements for the specific course you are applying for or you will not be considered for admission.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that your transcripts with your final grades arrive by the specified deadline.Sometimes it takes longer than expected for reports to be sent to another school. If you apply, be sure to submit updated transcripts as soon as your most recent grades are released, and check with current school and UF admissions to ensure they have been submitted and arrived.
- A student must meet the exact hours requirement for the various graduation requirements. If a student takes courses equivalent in content to UF courses, but the hours are less than UF credits per course, the student must make up the shortfall. When moving from a quarterly to a semester system, the course results do not cover the hour requirements. For example, a transfer student from a quarterly system might have 2.6 credits in Calculus I if the computer science program requires 4.0 credits in Calculus I. This 1.4 credit difference must be made up with an additional course in mathematics. Students who experience a shortfall in hours in specific courses should consult with an advisor to make arrangements to make up the shortfall.
- CISE undergraduates may apply to progress through required Computer Science courses or required Computer Science electives in a maximum of four courses, depending on whether the courses are considered equivalent by the department. To evaluate transfer courses for course equivalency at CISE, transfer students admitted to any of the undergraduate programs offered by CISE (including UF's online programs) must submit applications for course equivalency for their desired CS courses until the end of the first semester at the UF location. See the course equivalency request process below.
- Course Equivalence Request Process: Use the Course Equivalence Request form (clickhere for COP 3502orhere for other CS courses), students must provide all relevant non-UF course evidence and documentation (i.e., course description, program, assignments, faculty contact information) with the application form, as well as the specific UF course for which equivalence is being requested. The course equivalence request form and supporting documents must be delivered to the Undergraduate Coordinator (e-mail:ugadvisors@cise.ufl.edu) who conducts an appropriate assessment.
- A typical international exchange student would average seven semesters (86) course credit hours remaining, as most international degree programs do not require general education courses. A typical domestic exchange student from another academic institution would have an average of six semesters (77) credit hours remaining in coursework.
Please visit these links for more information on incoming student transfers.
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