Changing Your Major to CIS

For current University of Delaware students the CISC Department handles all changes of major into the CIS major (BS, BA and IS) and all applications for a minor in computer science. The University admissions office handles all undergraduate admissions into the CISC major, including incoming freshmen and transfer students.

HOW TO APPLY:
The CISC Department reviews applications twice each year. Deadlines for applications are:

• August 1
• January 15

You may apply online at at https://www.mvs.udel.edu/sis.html If you wish to add any remarks, give them to the CIS department secretary in 101 Smith Hall.
HOW SELECTIONS ARE MADE:
The principal criterion for selection is academic performance --- in general, and especially in CISC and MATH courses. All applicants must have completed CISC courses up to and including CISC 181 and must have completed MATH 241 (or MATH 210).

THE CHANCES OF BEING ADMITTED:
To have a good chance of being admitted, you should have a B or better in CISC 181, have a B- or better in each of your CISC courses taken so far, a minimum grade of C in each MATH course taken so far, and an overall GPA above 2.5. (Higher grades in MATH courses are preferred.)

IF YOU ARE NOT ADMITTED:
Students may reapply after improving their grades. Note however that most CISC courses at the 300 level and above are limited to CISC majors and CISC minors, therefore unsuccessful applicants should make plans for an alternate major.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Computer & Information Sciences:
  - 101 Smith Hall | 302-831-2712 | ugradprgm@cis.udel.edu
• College of Arts and Science:
  - Advisement Center | 102 Elliot Hall | 302-831-1281
• Career Paths:
  - Center for Counseling and Student Development: 261 Student Center | 302-831-2141
  - Career Planning and Placement: Raub Hall | 302-831-2391