What advice do you have for me?

We asked students, staff, and alumni to share their experiences and advice. You can find their stories and lots more at the ComputingPaths resource page. https://computingpaths.ucsd.edu/

First-year CSE students can also sign up to join our *new* Peer-led Academic Cohort Experience https://pace.ucsd.edu

If you are attending Triton Day, make sure to stop by the CSE Open House to learn more about our resources and opportunities! https://cse.ucsd.edu/undergraduate/triton-day

Can I get started at CSE before the academic year?

UC San Diego offers several exciting summer opportunities for incoming students. At CSE, we host SPIS (Summer Program for Incoming Students). Beyond CSE, Summer Bridge and Summer Engineering Institute are available for eligible admitted students. https://summer.ucsd.edu/

What does a typical week look like for a CSE student at UCSD?

Every student's week looks different! For classes, we attend lectures, do group and solo programming projects or design work. Beyond classes, we might have a job or research position, volunteer on outreach projects, participate in student orgs or sports, and hang out with friends. You can catch us in the labs and study spaces across campus, or even off campus, in coffee shops or at home. https://cse.ucsd.edu/undergraduate/student-opportunities

What is Computer Science research and how can I get involved?

You'll find campus programs for undergraduate research, like the Early Research Scholars Program, summer research internships, independent studies, project-based courses, and more. https://cse.ucsd.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-research

How do CSE students meet one another and serve our community?

There are many student organizations associated with UCSD CSE, providing opportunities to work on projects outside of class, reach out to our San Diego community, host social events for and by students, and more. The SWELL program in CSE is a great way to navigate the opportunities available and connect https://cse.ucsd.edu/student-organization