Week 10

Enrollment is Almost Upon Us!

Advising Updates

Advising Reminder

Schedule your advising appointment on Starfish!


Wondering about your Summer or Fall course plans? With courses available to view on Course Search and Enroll, now is the time to schedule an advising appointment with your advisor to discuss your interests and academic plans. CS Advisors have available advising appointments in Starfish -- be sure to schedule soon!

Fall 2023 Courses Available

In case you missed it....


Fall 2023 enrollment will start the week of April 10. Keep an eye on your e-mail for information on your specific enrollment date & time!



You can find specific CS course information listed here.

Interested in a CS Graduate Course?

Due to the volume of students in Computer Sciences, CS Graduate-Level (700-level) courses are generally reserved for graduate students only. However, if a graduate-level course has space available, undergraduate students may be considered (although not guaranteed).


If you are an undergraduate student interested in a CS graduate-level course, you will need to fill out our request form here.


Please note that undergraduate students requesting a graduate-level course may not hear on their permission to enroll until the first week of the semester. Please consult with your advisor regarding your decision to request a graduate-level course and back-up options.

Summer Term 2023: Something for Everyone

The Department of Computer Sciences is excited to offer the following courses this summer: 


Fully Online: CS200, CS300, CS320, CS400, CS540, CS564 and CS577 (check Course Search & Enroll for meeting pattern information)

 

Fully In-person: CS220 and CS354

 

Other departments (such as Math or ECE) have a variety of summer options that may meet major or degree requirements. Be sure to check the Course Search & Enroll app for exact information.

 

Summer enrollment starts next week!


Questions? Check in with your academic advisor for guidance on how Summer term fits with your academic goals.

Coming Soon!

UPL Course Preview Night - April 6!

The UPL is reviewing courses offered for the Fall 2023. Get a student inside scoop on the various courses and ask questions! For instance, ask about which classes pair well together and which classes are not required but strongly recommended.


Date: Thursday April 6th

Time: 6:30-7:30 PM

Location: CS Building Room 1240

Hosted by: Undergraduate Projects Lab + CS Advising


Pizza will be provided, so stop by!  Registration is required. RSVP here:https://forms.gle/HREHWntGD4RrTx1E7

Upcoming Events

RED Talk: Matt Upstone & Steve Lueck from Associated Bank

March 30 @ 4:00 pm, CS Room 2310

WQCC Talk with Dr. Mark Saffman

March 30 @ 7:00 pm, CS Room 1221

Looking to Advertise Your Student Org Event?


Does your student organization have a kick-off coming up?

Maybe there is a cool event happening you want others to know about!

Feel free to send an announcement to advising@cs.wisc.edu!

We will add it in our next newsletter!

Thinking Ahead: Grad School, Scholarships, Fellowships, and Certificate Offerings

Spring 2023 Computer Sciences Scholarships

Now in Wisconsin Scholarship Hub!

Computer Sciences Scholarships for Spring 2023 are now available for applying in the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH)! There are four (4) scholarships specific to continuing Computer Sciences students:


  • David Dewitt Undergraduate Scholarship
  • Hina and Faisal Mushtaq Scholarship
  • Paul D. Salmon Memorial Scholarship
  • Wai Ying Yick and Dr. Chiu Wai Yuen Endowment


Check out these scholarships (and more!) at scholarships.wisc.edu - applications for CS scholarships are due Thursday, April 13!

Study in Scandinavia on Scholarship

for Spring and Summer 2024!

Looking for a study abroad experience that immerses you in local culture?


Hoping to study abroad while at UW-Madison but not sure how to pay for it?


Interested in becoming a lifelong member of a global alumni network?

 

The Brittingham Viking Organization is a Madison-based scholarship organization that offers various scholarships to study in Scandinavia. The organization is currently offering multiple  scholarships for undergraduate or graduate UW-Madison students in any major or program for January–August 2024, to either Copenhagen, Stockholm, or Helsinki for spring semester, with all scholars spending the summer together in Oslo. These scholarships are fully funded, designed to cover tuition, housing, airfare, and travel and living stipends

 

All classes are taught in English and scholars are given the chance to travel across the Nordic countries meeting alumni of the program. There is a lively network of alumni in Madison and around the world ready to welcome new scholars with open arms!

 

More information about the scholarship and applications can be found on the Brittingham Viking Organization’s website. Applications are due March 31, and any additional questions can be sent to us.scholarships@brittinghamvikings.org

 

This is a study abroad experience like no other. Apply today!

Internship, Job & Co-Opportunities

Code Test Interview - Strategy and Prep Workshop

Wednesday, March 29

4:00-5:00pm

Room 1221, Comp Sci Building

Learn more: Handshake Event

Interested in coding careers? Code Test Interviews (also known as OA's) are a key part of any internship or job that requires coding, but Code Tests aren't like normal coding. This workshop will discuss tips and strategies for preparing for and acing the Code Test Interview: tech skills to know, what interviewers look for, how to prepare thoroughly for the interview, and how to stay calm in the interview.

 

All students interested in coding are welcome to attend – open to all majors!

Please register on Handshake to reserve your spot.

 

Please email Beth Karabin (ekarabin@wisc.edu) for questions or accommodation requests.

Career Tips

Career Tips from L&S Successworks!


Be sure to check out the Technology, Data, and Analytics Career Community for some AMAZING resources!





Work Portfolios and Personal Websites


An important part of getting an internship or job in Tech, Data and Analytics is demonstrating your technical proficiencies. This is done by including development projects on your resume - projects from courses, group assignments, volunteering and personal ideas. 


You should describe your projects on your resume, with attention to what you developed, how you did it (tools, languages, team size, functions) and what the app’s objective/primary function is. 


You can show your projects in other ways too! 


Store your projects and work samples on GitHub, and link the page on your resume. (Note: some courses will request you do not put project code online - check with your TA or professor). 


Many CS Students also choose to make personal websites to showcase their skills and projects. Your personal website becomes a work sample in itself of your front-end programming skills. You can link your personal website on your resume, and even describe it like your other projects. 

Computer Sciences Undergraduate Program
cs.wisc.edu / advising@cs.wisc.edu