2026-2027 UWYO New Catalog
School of Computing
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Director: Beth McMillan
Engineering Building, Room 4083
Phone: (307)766-5299
Email: uwyo-soc@uwyo.edu
Website: www.uwyo.edu/soc
About
The School of Computing is a hub of innovation and knowledge exchange for computing and digital skills.
The school aims to provide University of Wyoming students, faculty and staff, and Wyoming businesses and citizens with computational tools, skills and approaches to drive transformation and innovation in the state. The School of Computing champions broader efforts to make the University of Wyoming more digital, accessible, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial through computing partnerships across Wyoming.
Vision:
Create a unique and inspirational School of Computing with national impact and global reach, providing Wyoming and the world with agile and ethical computing professionals, empowered to address societal challenges that are inherently interdisciplinary.
Mission:
Position our land grant institution as: a national leader in computational and digital research, education, and engagement; a computational hub for students, faculty, staff, community, and our industry/state/academic partners; a steward, supporter, and developer of digital skills and computational thinking for all.
Values:
Our values emphasize excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, and a strong commitment to partnership and collaboration. We believe in making computing accessible to all students across disciplines, including the social sciences, arts, humanities, and STEM, while prioritizing context-based, experiential learning that connects theory to real-world applications
Special Requirements and Information
Program Specific Admission Requirements (Undergraduate)
Undergraduate students apply for admission to the University of Wyoming and then declare a major or minor within SoC at any point during their course of study. To declare a major, students must meet with their SoC affiliated academic advisor. Any student wanting to add the SoC minor should consult an SoC affiliated advisor to streamline their program.
All SoC programs will emphasize experiential learning and encourage interdisciplinary courses when possible.
General Policies:
- A minimum 2.00 UW GPA is required to apply for the minor.
- It is the student’s responsibility to monitor requirements for the minor, along with their advisor.
- Additional courses may be required to meet individual course prerequisites
- All classes in the minor must be passed with a grade of “C” or better
Research Centers and Labs:
WyGISC is an interdisciplinary research and education institute at the University of Wyoming. The Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WyGISC) is an interdisciplinary academic center focused on education, research and development of geospatial information and technologies and their applications in science, government, business, and other areas.
The Data Science Center provides an academic hub for data science at UW, providing the key academic component in a “UW Data Science Collaboratory” (DSC, Library, ARCC, WyGISC, WNA, Maker Space, Extension along with disciplinary partners including AHC, INBRE Data Core, WYNDD, RMH, 3D Viz, NSF WyACT, etc). The Data Science Center supports DSC Faculty Fellows each academic year in pursuit of excellence in research, teaching, and engagement in data science at the University of Wyoming.
Each faculty member in the University of Wyoming’s School of Computing leads a research lab that integrates advanced computing into their specific disciplinary focus. These labs serve as collaborative hubs where faculty, students, and partners develop and apply computational methods-ranging from artificial intelligence, data science, and high-performance computing to geospatial analysis, modeling, and visualization-to address complex challenges in fields as diverse as wildlife ecology, engineering, environmental science, health, and the social sciences. By embedding computing expertise across disciplines, these labs foster innovation, provide hands-on training opportunities, and drive impactful research across Wyoming and beyond.
Engagement Programs:
The School of Computing’s engagement efforts are grounded in a commitment to building a vibrant, interdisciplinary computing ecosystem that supports faculty, empowers students, and connects with industry and community partners.
Faculty are supported through opportunities that enhance research capacity, encourage cross-campus collaboration, and foster innovation through access to advanced computing resources and meaningful interdisciplinary partnerships. These efforts not only drive discovery but also strengthen the university’s role as a hub for computational excellence.
Students benefit from a range of experiences that integrate computing into their academic journeys-whether through graduate and undergraduate research, experiential learning, or exposure to emerging technologies. By engaging students across all disciplines, the School prepares them to apply computational thinking to real-world challenges and equips them for success in a technology-driven world.
Industry and community engagement is central to the School’s mission, with initiatives that promote applied research, workforce development, and broad access to digital tools and education. Through these partnerships, the School of Computing advances its goal of making computing accessible and impactful for all.
Degree Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Science
Minors Options:
Graduate Degrees
Undergraduate Certificates:
Graduate Certificates:
Advising
To help plan a program of study, an academic advisor in the School of Computing advising office is assigned to each student. Students who are undecided about a major are advised in the UW Advising, Career, and Exploratory Studies office (222 Knight Hall)
Students should consult regularly with their academic advisor not only for course scheduling but also to discuss educational and career goals. Faculty and professional advisors can connect students to the many college and university resources to assist undergraduate study. Instructors are also willing to discuss concerns students may have regarding specific courses.
Accreditation
All programs at the University of Wyoming are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
Courses
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