Q1) How do I become a Computer Engineering Major?
If you are a first year student, you may apply to the Computer Engineering Program in the spring semester. In addition to the SEAS Major Form, a second Application Form must be completed and turned in to the computer engineering office in 204E Thornton Hall. The link for the form is here.
If you wish to transfer to the Computer Engineering Program from another department, you must meet with the Director of Computer Engineering.
Q2) Where is the Computer Engineering Office?
Q3) If I dual major in CPE and CS or EE what degree do I get?
A student has to choose one degree program as his/her major. The student can additionally complete all the requirements of a second degree program. In this case, there will be a notation at the top of the transcript which states that the student has completed all requirements of the second degree program.
Q4) How do I obtain an advisor?
An advisor will be assigned to you when you are accepted into the Computer Engineering degree program. If you are transferring into the program, an advisor will be assigned to you after you meet with the director. If you wish to change your advisor, contact the Computer Engineering Office.
Q5) Do I need to sign-out my file for advising?
You may have access to your file at any time, but you do not have to sign out your file prior to advising week. Your file will be given to your advisor in advance. To access your file, please come by the Computer Engineering Office in 204E Thornton Hall.
Q6) As a CPE major, am I in the CS department or the ECE departments, or both?
The CPE program is jointly administered by both the CS department and the ECE department. As a CPE major, you are a student in both departments. Although a separate mailing list is kept for CPE undergraduate and graduate students, students are also included in the CS and ECE mailing lists. All CPE students will receive announcements from the departments automatically. All courses in both CS and ECE are open to CPE students.
Q8) Can I minor in CPE?
No, we are currently not offering a minor in Computer Engineering.
Q9) What if my question is not answered here?
Contact Natalie Edwards, CPE Administrative Coordinator at compe@virginia.edu or (434) 924-3198.
