Degree & Program Options
The University of Illinois offers numerous pathways to incorporate computing and data science into undergraduate education and research.
Building on our legacy of excellence and leadership in computing education, we are shaping the future of computing and data science through our signature CS+X degrees that blend computer science with another discipline and our innovative X+DS degrees, offered in partnership with Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, and the iSchool, that combine data science with another discipline.
Guaranteed Admission
When you complete, in the last two years of your undergraduate degree, any Illinois CS, CS + X, or CS minor with a GPA of 3.0 or better and a GPA of 3.2 or better in CS courses, you are guaranteed admission to our Online MCS or MCS in Data Science (MCS-DS) programs.
Recent UIUC graduates may qualify for an application fee waiver.
Upcoming Events
Computer Science (CS & CS+X) Prospective Visit
- All Computer Science majors
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
Meet with a Computer Science (CS) advisor to learn more about what CS at Illinois has to offer and hear from a current CS student. We will discuss all the different opportunities and options of the different CS majors. There will be time for Q & A's.
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Are you an Admitted CS, CS+X, or X & CS student? Do NOT register for this prospective student, instead register for the admitted CS visits HERE
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Computer Science Admitted Illini Day
- All Computer Science majors
- CS + Bioengineering
- CS + Physics
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
This is an informational session for students that have been admitted into a Computer Science program (i.e., CS, CS+X, or X & CS).
CS Prospective Student Visit
- All Computer Science majors
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
Meet with academic advsiors and CS students to learn more about what CS at Illinois has to offer. We will discuss the different opportunities and options of the the CS majors. There will be time for Q & A's.
Computer Science (CS & CS+X) Prospective Visit
- All Computer Science majors
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
Meet with a Computer Science (CS) advisor to learn more about what CS at Illinois has to offer and hear from a current CS student. We will discuss all the different opportunities and options of the different CS majors. There will be time for Q & A's.
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Are you an Admitted CS, CS+X, or X & CS student? Do NOT register for this prospective student, instead register for the admitted CS visits HERE
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Computer Science Admitted Illini Day
- All Computer Science majors
- CS + Bioengineering
- CS + Physics
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
This is an informational session for students that have been admitted into a Computer Science program (i.e., CS, CS+X, or X & CS).
Computer Science (CS & CS+X) Prospective Visit
- All Computer Science majors
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
Meet with a Computer Science (CS) advisor to learn more about what CS at Illinois has to offer and hear from a current CS student. We will discuss all the different opportunities and options of the different CS majors. There will be time for Q & A's.
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Are you an Admitted CS, CS+X, or X & CS student? Do NOT register for this prospective student, instead register for the admitted CS visits HERE
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Computer Science Admitted Illini Day
- All Computer Science majors
- CS + Bioengineering
- CS + Physics
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
This is an informational session for students that have been admitted into a Computer Science program (i.e., CS, CS+X, or X & CS).
Computer Science STARS Open House
- All Computer Science majors
- CS + Bioengineering
- CS + Physics
- Computer Science
- Women
- Black/African American
- Hispanic/Latinx
- Engineering Student Group
Join the Computer Science (CS) Student Ambassadors/Research Scholars for an OPEN HOUSE INFO FAIR for all admitted Computer Science (CS), CS + X, X & CS majors. Visit with current students, resource units, and various Computer Science Student Groups (e.g., CS STARS, Women in Computer Science (WCS), B[U]ILT Blacks, Indigenous, and Latinx in Tech , and more).
Computer Science Admitted Women's Day
- All Computer Science majors
- CS + Bioengineering
- CS + Physics
- Computer Science
- Women
- Academic Engineering Department
A daylong event for admitted computer science (CS) or CS+X women to find out why CS at Illinois is the right fit for them. Hear from current students, and faculty, plus a mini-lesson from one of our professors.
Illinois Computer Science Sail (In-Person, Prospective)
- Computer Science
- All Computer Science majors
- Academic Engineering Department
- Engineering Student Group
This is Illinois Computer Science Sail! Sail is an annual event where high schoolers have a chance to explore their interest in the expansive field of Computer Science and learn how great CS@Illinois is!
For 2024, Sail will be a two-day event, with our in-person event being held on Saturday, April 13th, and our virtual event on Sunday, April 14th. Highlights of Sail include learning from college student-taught classes, a faculty keynote speaker, a tour of the campus, a Q&A Panel with students, and a club/involvement fair! We also have a less-structured Sail Parent Track where parents of students can attend Sail as well, with a different slate of events.
We also will be providing attendees with transportation via bus, merchandise, and food. And best of all, Sail is completely free! Mark your calendars and sign up for our email list so you can be notified as soon as registration opens.
Illinois Computer Science Sail (In-Person, Admitted)
- Computer Science
- All Computer Science majors
- Academic Engineering Department
- Engineering Student Group
This is Illinois Computer Science Sail! Sail is an annual event where high schoolers have a chance to explore their interest in the expansive field of Computer Science and learn how great CS@Illinois is!
For 2024, Sail will be a two-day event, with our in-person event being held on Saturday, April 13th, and our virtual event on Sunday, April 14th. Highlights of Sail include learning from college student-taught classes, a faculty keynote speaker, a tour of the campus, a Q&A Panel with students, and a club/involvement fair! We also have a less-structured Sail Parent Track where parents of students can attend Sail as well, with a different slate of events.
We also will be providing attendees with transportation via bus, merchandise, and food. And best of all, Sail is completely free! Mark your calendars and sign up for our email list so you can be notified as soon as registration opens.
Illinois Computer Science Sail (Virtual, Prospective)
- Computer Science
- All Computer Science majors
- Academic Engineering Department
- Engineering Student Group
This is Illinois Computer Science Sail! Sail is an annual event where high schoolers have a chance to explore their interest in the expansive field of Computer Science and learn how great CS@Illinois is! For 2024, Sail will be a two-day event, with our in-person event being held on Saturday, April 13th, and our virtual event on Sunday, April 14th. Highlights of Virtual Sail include learning from college student-taught classes and a Q&A Panel with students! Best of all, Sail is completely free! Mark your calendars and sign up for our email list so you can be notified as soon as registration opens!
Illinois Computer Science Sail (Virtual, Admitted)
- Computer Science
- All Computer Science majors
- Academic Engineering Department
- Engineering Student Group
This is Illinois Computer Science Sail! Sail is an annual event where high schoolers have a chance to explore their interest in the expansive field of Computer Science and learn how great CS@Illinois is! For 2024, Sail will be a two-day event, with our in-person event being held on Saturday, April 13th, and our virtual event on Sunday, April 14th. Highlights of Virtual Sail include learning from college student-taught classes and a Q&A Panel with students! Best of all, Sail is completely free! Mark your calendars and sign up for our email list so you can be notified as soon as registration opens!
Computer Science (CS & CS+X) Prospective Visit
- All Computer Science majors
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
Meet with a Computer Science (CS) advisor to learn more about what CS at Illinois has to offer and hear from a current CS student. We will discuss all the different opportunities and options of the different CS majors. There will be time for Q & A's.
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Are you an Admitted CS, CS+X, or X & CS student? Do NOT register for this prospective student, instead register for the admitted CS visits HERE
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Computer Science (CS & CS+X) Prospective Visit
- All Computer Science majors
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
Meet with a Computer Science (CS) advisor to learn more about what CS at Illinois has to offer and hear from a current CS student. We will discuss all the different opportunities and options of the different CS majors. There will be time for Q & A's.
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Are you an Admitted CS, CS+X, or X & CS student? Do NOT register for this prospective student, instead register for the admitted CS visits HERE
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Computer Science Admitted Illini Day
- All Computer Science majors
- CS + Bioengineering
- CS + Physics
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
This is an informational session for students that have been admitted into a Computer Science program (i.e., CS, CS+X, or X & CS).
Illini Fest
- All Engineering Majors
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- All Computer Science majors
- Computer Science
- CS + Bioengineering
- CS + Chemistry
- CS + Physics
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Undeclared
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Neural Engineering
- Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering
- Physics
- Systems Engineering and Design
- Black/African American
- Chicago Metro Area Residents
- Southern Illinois Residents
- Hispanic/Latinx
- Historically Underrepresented in STEM
- International Students
- Out of State Residents
- Transfer Students
- Women
- Campus Admissions
- College Welcome Session to get your swag, meet with your department and take a department specific lab/classroom tour.
- Engineering Student Group and Resource Open House
- Affinity Group Sessions for women, students of color, transfers, and CS+X majors
12:00, 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 PM Engineering Walking Tours
Illini Fest: Computer Science STARS Open House
- All Computer Science majors
- CS + Bioengineering
- CS + Physics
- Computer Science
- Women
- Black/African American
- Hispanic/Latinx
- Engineering Student Group
Join the Computer Science (CS) Student Ambassadors/Research Scholars for an OPEN HOUSE INFO FAIR for all admitted Computer Science (CS), CS + X, X & CS majors. Visit with current students, resource units, and various Computer Science Student Groups (e.g., CS STARS, Women in Computer Science (WCS), B[U]ILT Blacks, Indigenous, and Latinx in Tech , and more).
Computer Science (CS & CS+X) Prospective Visit
- All Computer Science majors
- Computer Science
- Academic Engineering Department
Meet with a Computer Science (CS) advisor to learn more about what CS at Illinois has to offer and hear from a current CS student. We will discuss all the different opportunities and options of the different CS majors. There will be time for Q & A's.
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Are you an Admitted CS, CS+X, or X & CS student? Do NOT register for this prospective student, instead register for the admitted CS visits HERE
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