Freshman / Sophomore Web Advisor
This Web Advisor was designed to be a quick, easy, and efficient way to get basic advising. More advanced students (36+ hrs.) should be advised through their Computer Science Undergraduate Academic Advisors.
Which major is the right one for you?
There are four different degree programs available at FSU that result in a computer related career. Please click here for a brief description of each of these programs.
Computer Science Academic Map
We have developed a Computer Science Academic Map for those of you who have selected the Computer Science Program at FSU. This plan is based upon the current course requirements and is subject to change. You may use this four-year plan as a general guide, but always check with your Computer Science Academic Advisor at least two weeks prior to your registration date to verify that you are taking the best classes for you.
Liberal Studies Requirements for Computer Science Majors at FSU
- Math = 3-4 hours
- Natural Science = 7 hours (from CS approved list of Science Majors only courses)
- English = 6 hours
- History/Social Science = 6-12 hours (at least 3 in History and 3 in Social Science)
- Humanities/Fine Arts = 5-11 hours (one in a Humanities literature course, designated by an *)
- Two additional classes in History/Social science and/or Humanities/Fine Arts.
- Oral Communication Competency Requirement (Speech course)
- x (cross cultural) and y (western
diversity) multicultural courses.
Select at least one "x" course and one "y" course when selecting your History/Social Science and Humanities/Fine Arts courses. You can find out which courses are "x" and "y" in the FSU General Bulletin under Undergraduate Degree Requirements. - Gordon Rule (writing) courses.
The State of Florida requires that all students must write a minimum of 24,000 words prior to graduation. In order to meet this requirment at FSU, all students must take a total of eight Gordon Rule classes. These include two classes in math (6 credits), two classes in English (6 credits), and an additional four classes (12 credits) in History, Social Science, Humanities, and/or Fine Arts. Gordon Rule classes are designated by a "W" (for "writing") in the General Bulletin under "College-Level Communication Skills".
Arts and Science Requirement
- Foreign Language - up to the intermediate level
- Completed Minor (Math minor automatic with CS degree)
Computer Science Admission Requirement Checklist
- 60 completed credit hours
- 2.50 GPA
- No more than five grades below C- in any Math, Science, or Computer Science course
- MAC 2311 - Calculus I
- COP 3014 - Programming I in C++
Requirements for using this web advisor
- Student must have completed a minimum of 3 credit hours at FSU.
What math do I take next?
Select your HIGHEST math course "passed/accepted" after the current semester. (Select your HIGHEST course, whether taken at FSU or accepted by dual enrollment, AP scores, or SAT/ACT scores.) The minimum requirement for formal admission is MAC 2311.
