Your first year resources
- Dedicated academic advisors
- Learning Centre with tutors
- Peer course representatives & mentorship
- New classroom technology to provide regular & immediate feedback and tailor student support
- Two student societies
We're excited that you've joined our engaged (and growing!) community of students, staff, faculty and alumni.
We've created a first-year experience that provides you with a great foundation in computer science and problem-solving. Regardless of your program of choice, you will develop programming skills, explore the foundations of computer science and design, and embark on an exploration of the social and philosophical impacts of computing.
Suggested courses for your first year
We provide two common schedules: one for students with no prior programming experience and the second for students with some prior programming experience.
How do you know if you have enough "prior programming experience"?
If any of the following apply to you, we recommend that you follow the prior programming experience course selection listed below:
- You received a mark of 80% or greater in CP-12 (Nova Scotia)
- You received a mark of 80% or greater in a senior high-school computing course that taught a programming language such as ActionScript, C, C++, C# , Java, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Python, Visual Basic, etc.
- You have written programs on your own in a programming language such as: ActionScript, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Python, Visual Basic, etc.
- You can complete this assignment in any programming language of your choice
We have two undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Applied Computer Science and Bachelor of Computer Science. Please make sure you look at courses below in your correct program.
The course selection of a first year student in the Bachelor of Applied Computer Science typically contains a mix of specific courses, courses for broader degree requirements like writing management, and general electives.
The course selection of a first year student in the Bachelor of Computer Science typically contains a mix of specific courses, courses for broader degree requirements like writing or science requirements and general electives.
Students applying to enter the first year are encouraged to email undergrad@cs.dal.ca if they have questions.
Let us help you get started
- Set yourself up with email and access to our building
- Make an appointment with an academic advisor
- Visit our Learning Centre
- Learn about student life & participate in a society event
- Plan your degree - learn about the flexibility you have in your degree!
- Find out what laptops we recommend
- Follow us on social media
- Visit campus
- Student life in the Faculty
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