UVA CS Advising Guide

Site Last Updated: Thursday, April 10, 2025

This website is maintained by the faculty and staff of the Department of Computer Science and is intended to be a resource for students, faculty, staff, and prospective students who have questions regarding the undergradaute programs offered by the department. We work to keep this website as up-to-date as possible, but if there are any conflicts between this website and official resources provided by the University of Virginia (e.g., information from the Registrar’s Office, the official Academic Record, etc.), the official resources should be considered the authoritative source. Please report any discrepancies or suggestions for other content to bscsdirector@virginia.edu.

Where do I go for help?

• First, use the search bar above and search this online guide! Most answers are here!
• For questions about CS topics, CS research, opportunities in graduate school, aligning career goals with department courses, etc, please reach out to your assigned faculty advisor that you see listed in SIS or Stellic.
• For questions about applying for jobs, help with your resume, internships, etc, please contact the Career Development Center.
• For questions about navigating academic policies or getting help with University resources (e.g., CAPS, SDAC), please contact SJ Jimènez-Calhoun (smj4z@virginia.edu), Sheri Grimes (prk2zq@virginia.edu), or email cs-office@virginia.edu.
• For questions about SIS or Stellic (exceptions, how things count, etc.), department resources, processing academic forms, taking placement exams, space reservations, listservs, graduation, etc., please email cs-office@virginia.edu.
• For questions about graduating early or exceptions to your degree program (e.g., substituting courses for other requirements), please email your appropriate program director.

Walk-In CS Advising Hours

CS Student Ambassadors (4th Floor Rice table):

• Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

CS Advising Staff (4th Floor Rice):

• Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays: 2:00-4:00 PM
• Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only. The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record represent the official repository for academic program requirements. These publications may be found at http://records.ureg.virginia.edu/.