CS Minor

Minor in Computer Science

Nearly all Illinois undergraduate degrees can be paired with a Computer Science minor. Enhancing your undergraduate degree at Illinois with a CS minor is a great way to broaden your skills and boost your marketability. This minor complements various fields—whether you're studying agriculture, the arts, media, sciences, business, or engineering.

If you see the benefits of adding a Computer Science minor to your studies, be sure to discuss it with your academic advisor. It's a decision that could enhance your future!

Submit a request to declare a Computer Science Minor

Keep in mind that declaring a CS minor does not guarantee priority registration for Computer Science courses, and access to all required classes is not assured because completing a minor is not a graduation requirement, and students majoring in Computer Science, Computer Science + X, or Computer Engineering cannot pursue it.

Submit an online request to cancel your CS Minor. You do not need approval from the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science to cancel a CS Minor.

Guaranteed Admission to our Master of Computer Science (MCS) Programs

Students earning a bachelor’s degree in CS, a blended CS degree or a CS minor from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign may be eligible for guaranteed admission into the online, Urbana or Chicago MCS programs offered by the Siebel School for Computing and Data Science. Recent University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates may qualify for an application fee waiver.

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