Computing Exploration Program

The Computing Exploration Program provides students with exposure to five undergraduate computing programs within the Golisano College. Students in the Computing Exploration Program take courses in (1) computer science, (2) computing security and (3) information technology, and may elect coursework in (4) software engineering, or (5) networking and systems administration. The goal of the program is to enable students to make an informed decision about the computing program that is the best fit for them.

The Computing Exploration program has been carefully designed so that students will stay on track for graduation regardless of the program they ultimately select.

The Computing Exploration program offers students the opportunity to explore the field of computing before declaring a specific major. All students in this undeclared major take a one-credit course, Computing Exploration Seminar, which provides an overview of the five computing majors. Students learn about the course of study in each program, career opportunities, and are introduced to the faculty, students, and laboratory facilities in each program.

While in the Computing Exploration Program, each student will take a two-course sequence in both programming and mathematics, appropriate for all degrees. An academic adviser will consult one-on-one to ensure that each student stays on track. Students may choose a major at the end of fall or spring semester while in the Exploration program -- course work taken while in the Computing Exploration program will be applied to the new program of study.