
Start your Quinnipiac journey here
Are you an incoming first-year student interested in exploring the many applications of computing? We have a new option to help you begin your journey. Our Exploring Computing offering gives you the time you need to gain an overview of our many computing programs and curricular options. Once you’ve established an interest in a specific discipline, such as cybersecurity, game design or web development, you’ll have the option of selecting the program that best matches your long-term goals. Our special advisers are here to assist you in navigating your first-year courses and help you make the right decision that matches your passion and lead you to success beyond the classroom.
If you’re interested in applying to the Exploring Computing program, please email engineering@qu.edu.
Suggested first-year computing courses include:
Fall
CIS 101 – Introduction to Information Systems
CSC 110L – Programming and Problem Solving
Math or Elective Course
EN 101 – Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing
Spring
GID 110 – Design Research and Methods
GDD 200 – Introduction to Game Development
DS 110 – Introduction to Data Science
Exploring Computing Seminar
EN 102 – Academic Writing and Research
The above course list is the current suggested curriculum and is subject to change. Your actual course of study will be set in conjunction with your academic adviser.