AdmissionsAdmissions FAQs
Does applying for the minor commit me to enrolling?
Applying for the minor should indicate a strong interest in the program, though it is not a promise that you will continue. If your application is selected, you will have the opportunity to confirm that you wish to declare. This also commits you to taking DATA_ENG 200 in Winter 2023.
What are the prerequisites for applying?
EA 1 is the only prerequisite for the program. Admissions decisions are timed so that you can begin required courses for the minor once admitted. Note that if you are selected, you must complete COMP_SCI 150 before your required enrollment in DATA_ENG 200 in Winter 2023.
I am a first-year transfer student. Can I still apply?
Yes, but you must have some prior course credit for programming, similar to that of EA1. Admissions decisions are timed so that you can begin required courses for the minor once admitted. Note that if you are selected, you must complete COMP_SCI 150 or COMP_SCI 211 before your required enrollment in DATA_ENG 200 in Winter 2023.
I am graduating this year. Can I still apply?
If space allows, we will admit a small number of seniors to the program this year. You must be able to complete all program requirements this academic year. This means taking DATA_ENG 200 in Winter 2023, and DATA_Eng 300 in Spring 2023 (both on TTh 9:30-10:50 a.m.) You must also have completed all necessary prerequisites for DATA_ENG 300 before the start of Spring 2023.
I am not a McCormick student. Can I apply for the minor?
At present, the minor is only available to McCormick students.