Computer Science honors BS degree

The program is intended primarily for students thinking of a career in research, but any CS major can apply for the program regardless of career goals. The honors CS program emphasizes taking non-CS courses through the University Honors Program . Students interested in pursuing research while taking standard course offerings outside the department are encouraged to take the conventional CS major with senior thesis.

Current University of Utah students can apply for probationary admission to the program after they are admitted to the CS major. To apply, please submit a paragraph describing why you want to join the honors program to Sandy Hiskey in the CS main office.

High school students can apply for admission directly into the program at the time they apply to the U. To do this please submit a paragraph describing your goals to Peter Shirley (shirley@cs.utah.edu), Honors CS program advisor.

Please address questions to Professor Peter Shirley.

Here are the reasons to consider our honors program.