Computer Science Info Session for New Students

At this info session, representatives from the Department of Computer Science will provide an overview of the BA and BS in Computer Science requirements, as well as the progression of the CS placement exams, and the classes students can take depending on their placement. Recorded: 7/28/2025 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction from Professor Ravi Chugh & CS Department 03:13 Overview of CS at UChicago & Major and Minor Requirements 07:50 CMSC 141-142: Introductory Sequence 11:10 CMSC 143-144: Systems Programming I & II 16:08 Placement Exams: Should I take it? 19:01 Should I enroll in 141, 142, or take the CS 2 exam? 21:57 What happens if I pass the CS 2 exam? 27:29 Course Planning in the First Year 30:56 Course Planning Beyond First Year 32:12 Discrete Mathematics Placement Exam 33:42 Pre-Registration and Course Offerings 38:01 Advising, Support, & Resources 41:11 FAQs 45:13 Q & A