New students
The University admissions office handles all undergraduate admissions into the University for a CISC major, including incoming freshmen and transfer students.

Current students - 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). Follow the change of major application procedure explained below.

Adding a minor
The CISC Department handles all applications for the computer science minor and the bioinformatics minor. A CISC advisor must approve the elective course choices of the minor. Follow the change of major application procedure explained below.

HOW TO APPLY:
The CISC Department reviews change of major applications and minor applications periodically. Allow at least two months for processing.

All applicants must have completed CISC courses up to and including CISC 181 and must have completed MATH 241 or MATH 210. If you have not taken these courses and believe that you have an equivalent background, then you should discuss your case with the Chair of the CIS Undergraduate Committee.

You may apply online at at https://www.mvs.udel.edu/sis.html. If you wish to add any remarks, give them in writing to the CIS department secretary in 103 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 each of your CISC courses taken so far, and particularly in CISC 181, 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. These are general guidelines. Applications are evaluated individually.

IF YOU ARE NOT ADMITTED:
Students may reapply after improving their grades and taking further courses which demonstrate the fit of this major to their interests and aptitudes. 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: