Computer Science

• If you have 0-11 transferable college credits, review the Freshman admissions requirements.
• If you have 12-59 transferable credits, review the Lower Division Transfer admission requirements. In addition to meeting these general requirements, lower division transfer applicants to the Computer Science program should have at least a 2.5 overall GPA and have satisfactorily completed Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (MAC 2311) with a grade of C or better.

Upper division transfer applicants (students with 60 or more college credits earned) and Second Bachelor’s degree seeking applicants should have at least a 2.5 overall GPA and have completed the below courses with at least a 2.5 GPA. Prospective applicants are also strongly encouraged to complete Physics 2 w/lab (PHY2054 and PHY 2054L) or Physics with Calculus 2 w/lab (PHY 2049 and PHY 2049L) to avoid splitting the sequence prior to enrollment at the University of Florida.

• Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (MAC 2311)
• Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (MAC 2312)
• Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (MAC 2313)
• Physics 1 w/lab (PHY 2053 and PHY 2053L) or Physics with Calculus 1 w/ lab (PHY 2048 and PHY 2048L).

*Note:

• MAC 1147 will be considered a prerequisite course, if attempted.
• All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
• Unsuccessful attempts in prerequisite courses may lower competitiveness.
• Unsuccessful attempts in additional courses in the desired major may lower competitiveness.
• Out of state courses used to meet prerequisites may need to be evaluated by the appropriate department upon admission.

If you enjoy learning about mathematics and science and are curious about software systems, hardware components, data systems and analysis, and programming languages, you’ll find that a computer science degree gives you a well-rounded education on these topics and more. The field also appeals to eager problem-solvers and unlocks countless career paths. If you want to learn more about the computer science major at UF Online, you can sign up for an upcoming virtual informational session for free and connect with our team at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Computer science degree programs cover some advanced and evolving technologies. These are challenging and rewarding topics to master. Our faculty supports your academic journey at every step to help you not only excel in your learning, but also prepare you to apply your knowledge where you find your calling in the world.

Career opportunities that traditionally used to be found in Silicon Valley are everywhere today. There are many organizations across industries, and in the government space, that want to hire computer science majors in capacities for cybersecurity, software development, cloud computing, and more. At UF Online, all distance learning students in the computer science program have access to our networking and career connection resources. Engage with our job and alumni networks to discover your perfect new role.

Computer science students can find there is strong overlap between this major and degrees such physics, business administration, and other applied sciences. Learn more about earning your second bachelor’s degree online.