Joining the CS Major

First year direct admission, apply as a transfer student, on-campus application.

There are three ways to apply to be a computer science major:

  • First year direct admission: Apply directly to be a CS major when you apply for admission to UMass.
  • As a transfer student: Apply to UMass as a transfer student through the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Transfer students who are not directly admitted to the computer science major but are accepted by the university may apply for on-campus transfer. 
  • On-campus major change application: Current UMass Amherst students may apply to join the CS major.