Undergraduate Programs

Earning an undergraduate degree computer science at the UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science gives students the skills, confidence and experience to thrive in a technology-driven world.

From day one, you’ll learn how to think like a computer scientist—solving problems, building software and creating technologies that shape how people live and work.

UWM’s computer science program blends strong fundamentals with hands-on learning in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, software development and emerging technologies. You’ll work with dedicated faculty who bring real-world expertise into the classroom and provide mentorship that supports your academic and career goals.

Located in the career capital of Milwaukee, UWM connects your education to more opportunity. Internships, co-ops, research experiences and industry partnerships help you apply what you learn, build your résumé and explore career paths while still an undergraduate.

At UWM, computer science degree is more than a major—it’s a launchpad. With the tenacity to tackle challenges, the confidence to innovate and the ambition to lead, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact in a fast-changing digital world.

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Applied Computing
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Applied Mathematics & Computer Science
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Computer Science (BA)
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Computer Science (BS)
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Accreditation

Accreditation details for our programs are available here.

Admissions

Get started here: https://uwm.edu/admission/

Courses

Computer Science, BS Course Catalog

Computer Science, BA Course Catalog

Honors

You will be eligible for these honors in the major during your studies and upon completing your degree.

Students at UWM have many opportunities to earn honors recognition.

Senior Design Projects

In order to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science, students work in teams to apply the skills they have learned over their years at our college in a year-long senior design project.

Explore the kinds of projects our students have undertaken each semester.

Student Organizations

CS Connect

The mission of CS Connect is to help Computer Science students gain a practical understanding of how to further their career goals in computing.

Robotics Association at UWM

Members design, build, test, program and compete in robotic competitions against universities from around the world.

Visit our college’s Student Organization page to find more information about getting involved.

Undergraduate Teaching Labs

The Connected Systems Institute (CSI) works with students, faculty and private sector partners to help ensure that industry has the talent it needs to benefit fully from Industrial Internet of Things connectivity.

UWM students have a range of hands-on teaching labs available to our undergraduate students here at the College of Engineering & Applied Science. From computer labs and tutoring resources to teaching labs and spaces to create or collaborate.

Undergraduate Research

Our students have the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in leading-edge research in areas such as:

  • Object-oriented programming
  • Cryptography
  • Computational robotics
  • Intelligent dialog systems
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Extensible languages

A benefit of attending a top tier R1 research university is the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research. This could include participating in the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program. The SURF program helps you to improve your professional preparation through research by working closely with our faculty to explore, discover, and transform ideas into reality.

SURF students also receive funding for their efforts: from 2012-2023 almost $1.5M was awarded to over 700 students from our college.

View details about the SURF program here.

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Longtime professor in computer science Susan McRoy (left) interacts with talking robots with a student.
Contact
Contact Info: ceas-cs@uwm.edu

Street Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
3200 North Cramer Street
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Mailing Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
P.O. Box 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0784