Computer Engineering Major (BS) [ABET Certified]

Program Declaration

Upon admission to the University or completion of an Undergraduate Program Add/Change form .

Prospective engineering majors must meet certain academic criteria for acceptance into the major. Exact criteria differs depending on student status, but includes GPA and performance in math and science courses. Interested current students should seek advising before attempting to declare.

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements  for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete at least 102 credits from 33 courses including six mathematics courses, four physics courses, 20 required computer science and engineering courses, and three electives.

GPA: Engineering majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses applied toward the major
Pass/fail: No courses taken pass/fail may be applied toward the major.
Minimum grade: No course with a grade below C- may be applied toward the major.
Residency: At least 30 credits of upper-level engineering and computer science courses must be completed at UMass Boston.

Course Requirements