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Prospective Undergraduate Students

Applying for admission to one of the three undergraduate degree programs within Georgia Tech’s College of Computing is your first step to becoming a graduate of one of the nation's top computing programs. Are you a sharp, ambitious, technologically savvy student interested in making your mark on the world? If so, you've come to the right place. 
 

Why choose Georgia Tech’s College of Computing?  

Georgia Tech’s College of Computing is home to the 5th ranked undergraduate computer science program according to the 2020 U.S. News and World Report rankings. We’re more than our rankings, though; Georgia Tech is a gateway to your inspiration. When you become a part of the GT family, you will be immersed in an educational experience alongside some of the brightest, most talented, and most motivated students in the country. If you choose one of the College of Computing’s three undergraduate majors - Computer Science, Computational Media, or Computer Engineering - you will be taught by some of the finest computing minds in the world. You will have opportunities to work on cutting-edge research, to intern in some of the biggest companies in the world, to use your computing skills to serve others, and even to build your own entrepreneurial skills.  

Ready to join GT Computing?

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If you're ready to apply to join the GT Computing family, visit Georgia Tech’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions site to learn more about the application process, requirements, important deadlines, and how to schedule your visit to campus and the College of Computing.  

The College of Computing’s Undergraduate Degree Programs 

With its unique Threads curriculum, the College of Computing provides undergraduate students a world-class education through one of our three-degree programs: Computer Science, Computational Media, or Computer Engineering. Make your degree "you" by combining standard computer science education with classes tailored to your interests and real-world opportunities. 

B.S. Computer Science

B.S. Computer Science

Computer science is the base and platform for countless industries and disciplines. Today’s employers need graduates with both a solid foundation in the principles of computer science and specialized computing skills and backgrounds — individuals with a generalist’s knowledge, but an expert’s eye for innovation and problem-solving. 

It only makes sense that computer science education reflects this reality. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program at the College of Computing prepares students to leave school with the tools needed to become innovators and global leaders in computing. 

B.S. Computational Media

B.S. Computational Media 

The Bachelor of Science in Computational Media program was developed in recognition of computing’s significant role in communication and expression and is a joint offering between the College of Computing and the School of Literature, Media, and Communication within the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, and the School of Music within the College of Design. 

Students gain both theoretical and hands-on knowledge of computing while developing an in-depth understanding of visual design, music technology, or the history of media. 

B.S. Computer Engineering

B.S. Computer Engineering 

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program is a joint offering between the College of Computing and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the College of Engineering and covers a broad set of areas, ranging from the design of microprocessors to cloud computing and everything in between.

Students who major in computer engineering will learn about hardware, software, and computing principles in the context of important devices and systems such as smartphones, the Internet of Things, streaming systems, and large-scale computing and storage systems for the cloud. 

More Than a Degree

GT Computing is about more than just classes and degrees – a lot more. We are a global computing community, and our members range from middle-schoolers enrolled in summer camps to some of the world's top CEOs, along with everyone in between. While you’re at Georgia Tech, we want you to take advantage of all of the benefits of this community – thing likes enhancing your extracurricular life, building your network of professional contacts, and learning from other members of the GT Computing community.  

Jump Start Your Career

Jump Start Your Career

How will you differentiate yourself for the job market? Opportunities abound at the College of Computing to jump-start your career long before you graduate. After all, who looks better to an employer: a smart, talented, and hardworking computing graduate – or that same graduate with a proven work history and a resume already filled with successful projects?

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Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research 

Undergraduate research develops the skills and experience that will make a grad school or job application really stand out. Students have the opportunity to work with faculty, graduate students, and other undergraduate students on cutting-edge, real-world problems individually or through a variety of formal programs, including Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP), Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Computing (U.ROC), or Georgia Tech’s Research Option.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship 

Georgia Tech, the College of Computing, and Atlanta are home to a thriving startup culture that embraces those not content with just having a good idea. This entrepreneurial spirit is embodied in the College's students, alumni, and faculty who have turned good ideas into successful business ventures. 

International Programs

International Programs 

Today’s graduates must be comfortable working with globally diverse colleagues in work environments that often span multiple continents. The best – and definitely the most fun – way to prepare is to experience other cultures first-head. Georgia Tech has dozens of options for international study, and the College has several that are specific to computing students. 

Student Organizations

Student Organizations 

Student organizations provide academic, professional, and social support and development. Membership in any of the College of Computing's diverse student organizations will hone your leadership skills and provide a forum for you to learn from fellow students. Within these organizations, students have the opportunity to work on projects outside the classroom while building connections that last a lifetime.  

The GT Computing Community

The GT Computing Community

When you come to Georgia Tech, you're a part of the family! Find out about resources available to you such as pet therapy, transfer chats, coaching, and nutrition workshops. We are here to make your time at Georgia Tech the best yet.

Questions?

Contact our Enrollment Team at prospectivestudent@cc.gatech.edu