Advising Updates

1. End of schedule adjustment for the Fall 2024 semester TODAY, September 9, 2024. (You can drop up to 4 credits with a W grade until Nov. 4)

2.  The deadline for Fall 2024 Graduation Application is also TODAY, September 9, 2024. 

3. Tech Block Party -- Friday, September 13 11am - 1 pm @Hornbake Plaza  RSVP here!

4. Fall 2024 Resume Review on Monday, September 16 5:30 - 7:45pm @Antonov Auditorium  RSVP in handshake!

Hey CS Majors! If you are planning to study abroad in the future, or would like more information you can attend the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday September 4 in the Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union from 2 pm - 5 pm.

Additionally, if you are interested in joining a campus group or organization you can attend the First Look Fair on Friday, September 6 on McKeldin Mall from 10 am - 3 pm.

NextNOW Fest is going on between September 4 and 10! On September 4, the UMD Regenerate! Orchestra will be performing in the Iribe Center

Check your email folder for CS Newsletter issued on Monday, September 2!

Are you looking for a second or third CMSC course to add to your schedule this fall? A few more courses have been added to the Schedule of Classes over the summer, and there are a number of courses with open seats! If you are on a long waitlist for other CMSC4XX courses, we encourage you to look into other options.

• CMSC335 Web Application Development with JavaScript
• CMSC411 Computer Systems Architecture
• CMSC412 Operating Systems
• CMSC433 Programming Language Technologies and Paradigms
• CMSC451 Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms
• CMSC460 Computational Methods
• CMSC466 Introduction to Numerical Analysis I
• CMSC470 Introduction to Natural Language Processing
• CMSC471 Introduction to Deep Learning

New Courses added to the Fall 2024 Schedule

• CMSC335 0201 has been scheduled for TuTh 8:00am - 9:15am
• CMSC433 0101 has been scheduled for MW 3:30pm - 4:45pm
• CMSC351 0501 has been scheduled for MWF 10:00am - 10:50am
• CMSC451 0301 has been scheduled for TuTh 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Fall 2024 Upper Level Waitlist Caps Removed

All of our upper level CMSC courses (excluding CMSC330, CMSC351, and the rest of our foundation courses) have had their waitlist caps removed. Please note that the CS Department recommends that students should register for open courses for their first two CMSC course permissions.

MATH243 Is Not Approved for CS Major or CMSC Prerequisites

MATH243 Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations cannot be used as a substitute linear algebra course for any CS major requirements and/or CMSC course prerequisites. Listed below are the only approved linear algebra courses for major requirements or CMSC prerequisites.

• MATH 240 (4) Linear Algebra
• MATH 461 (3) Linear Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
• MATH 341 (4) Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations II (only if completed after MATH340 (4) Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations I)

CMSC388J: Building Secure Web Applications (1-credit STIC) has been added to the Schedule of Classes during Summer Session II.

Fall 2024 Upper Level Concentration Area Update
Students using Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies courses for the ULC are able to mix and match their courses between LGBT and WGSS.

The following CMSC course waitlists are capped for the fall semester:

• CMSC131 (all sections except Freshmen Connection)
• CMSC132 (all sections)
• CMSC216 (all sections)
• CMSC250 (all sections)
• CMSC320 (section 0201)
• CMSC330 (all sections)
• CMSC351 (all sections)
• CMSC414 (section 0101, 0201)
• CMSC420 (section 0101, 0201)
• CMSC421 (section 0101, 0201)
• CMSC422 (all sections)
• CMSC424 (section 0201)
• CMSC436 (section 0201)
• CMSC451 (section 0101)
• CMSC472 (section 0101)
• CMSC498B (section 0101)

The following CMSC course waitlists are capped for the fall semester:

• CMSC131 (all sections except Freshmen Connection)
• CMSC132 (all sections)
• CMSC216 (all sections)
• CMSC250 (all sections)
• CMSC330 (all sections)
• CMSC351 (all sections)
• CMSC414 (section 0101, 0201)
• CMSC421 (section 0101, 0201)
• CMSC422 (all sections)
• CMSC424 (section 0201)
• CMSC436 (section 0201)
• CMSC451 (section 0101)
• CMSC472 (section 0101)
• CMSC498B (section 0101)

Permanent Area 2 Course
CMSC 472 (3) Introduction to Deep Learning has been permanently added to Distributive Area 2 of the CS Major. Please contact your assigned academic advisor to apply this course towards your CS Major requirements (where applicable).

The following CMSC course waitlists are capped for the fall semester:

• CMSC131 (all sections except Freshmen Connection)
• CMSC132 (all sections)
• CMSC216 (all sections)
• CMSC250 (all sections)
• CMSC330 (all sections)
• CMSC351 (all sections)
• CMSC414 (section 0101, 0201)
• CMSC421 (section 0101)
• CMSC422 (section 0101)
• CMSC424 (section 0201)
• CMSC436 (section 0201)