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Student Resources

As a student in the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, you’ll take your upper-division courses at the state-of-the-art Georgia Cyber Center. This unique setting gives you the opportunity to connect and collaborate with leaders in government, industry, and academia, preparing you for a dynamic future in tech.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll also benefit from resources across Augusta University, including the Academic Success Center and Career Services. These departments—and many others—are here to support your journey and set you up for success both during your time at AU and after graduation.

Advising

From orientation to graduation, your academic advisor is your go-to resource for navigating your college experience. They’re here to help you stay on track with your graduation plan, explore career opportunities, and address any academic concerns. Don’t forget to check in with your advisor each semester—they’re here to help you succeed every step of the way!

60+ Credit Hours

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Laura Austin

  • Academic Program Coordinator

706-729- 2372

Email Mrs. Austin

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Denise Coleman

  • Cyber Academic Program Coordinator

706-721-1042

Email Mrs. Coleman

 

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Rachel Yost

  • Academic Advisement Center

(706) 737-1776

Email Mrs. Yost

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Aliya Russell

  • Academic Advisement Center

706-667-4085

Email Ms. Russell

Contact Us

School of Computer and Cyber Sciences

706-721-1110

ccs@augusta.edu

School of Computer and Cyber Sciences

@AUG_Cyber

@aug_cyber

Student Activities

 

Association for Computing Machinery

 ACM is the world's largest educational and scientific computing society that delivers resources that advance computing as a science and as a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources. The Augusta University student chapter of ACM has subgroups focused on programming, cyber defense and web development that participate in activities and competitions in their respective fields.
Association for Computing Machinery

Upsilon Pi Epsilon

Known as the first and only existing international honor society for computing and information disciplines, Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) was founded at Texas A&M University in 1967. Augusta University chartered its chapter of UPE in October 2019 with seven charter members. Membership in UPE is limited to juniors and seniors who are in the top 35% of students in their major with at least a 3.3 GPA. For more information or questions about UPE, contact faculty advisors Dr. Shungeng Zhang or Dr. Edward Tremel.

Upsilon Pi Epsilon

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization that aims to bridge the gender gap in the field of computer science. Through various educational programs, workshops, and initiatives, Girls Who Code empowers and equips young girls with the skills and confidence to explore and excel in the world of coding and technology. The organization's mission is to foster a more diverse and inclusive tech industry by providing girls with the opportunity to learn coding, problem-solving, and teamwork, ultimately preparing them for future careers in STEM-related fields.

Girls Who Code

Game Design Club

This club welcomes all majors and levels to the club from the designers to the beta testers. The club is open to all that are seeking an academic and social club focused on the art and science of game development. This club's focus is on creating new games including new concepts for games and expanding knowledge about game design. Students in this club will be able to work in teams and/or solo, while getting the opportunity to collaborate with other people in the club and outside the community. Students get the chance to network and receive assistance or feedback on their projects. Game Design Club

ΔΛΔ

DELTA LAMBDA DELTA is focused on programming language (PL) research in computer science. Our purpose is to strengthen PL research at AU, by promoting such research among the student body, discussing ideas, and broadening perspectives on modern PL research. If you are already interested in the theoretical aspects of computer science, or want to find out what kind of research there is to be done in computer science in general, this is the right place for you! We are here to help aspiring researchers become established in the PL research community and help each other with publishing and learning about PL. Even if you're not sure whether you want to become a researcher in the field, and just want to learn more, we will be happy to have you.

ΔΛΔ

Cybersecurity and Computing Professionals

This organization, is a hub for passionate individuals in Cybersecurity and Computer Science. This hybrid club model merges in-person, and virtual interactions, through Discord and Zoom, fostering collaboration, networking, and shared learning. We offer a diverse event lineup, including general networking, computer science gatherings, and cybersecurity sessions. From hackathons to tech talks, the goal is to find and link members to events that also provide valuable insights and connections. Look forward to seminars led by professionals in the field, offering real-world perspectives. They are committed to helping you define your career path, finding certifications for you and guiding you toward success. 

Cybersecurity and Computing Professionals

Other Activities

In addition to these student organizations, students have the opportunity to participate in various competitions such as the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition.

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competition team
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Academic Success Center

Are you struggling in a specific class? The Academic Success Center (ASC) is home to a variety of free support services including tutoring, academic coaching, success workshops for Augusta University students. If you have any additional questions about the ASC, please email Dr. Lorraine Evans.


Career Services

The School of Computer and Cyber Sciences works very closely with our Career Services department to ensure you're ready for the work force upon graduation from Augusta University. School of Computer and Cyber Sciences students have a designated Career Services consultant who is available to assist students with career assessments/planning as well as offering graduate and professional school guidance. Our Career Services department hosts events throughout the semester for students to prepare them for success after graduating from Augusta University.

Career Services will host a variety of events for the Spring 2023 semester. Students can register for these events by contacting Career Services or visiting the events section of your Handshake profile.

Coming this Semester with Career Services:

Annual career fair for ALL students and alumni featuring area and regional employers and graduate programs recruiting students and graduates for current and future opportunities which include:  

  • Full-time and part-time employment
  • Internships & Co-op programs
  • Seasonal hiring
  • Graduate school recruitment
  • Note that MD/DMD recruitment is not part of this event

Approximately 300+ job seekers and over 70 organizations recruiting attend each year.  


Georgia Cyber Center

Hull McKnight Building - Cyber Center

The Georgia Cyber Center, Augusta University's Riverfront Campus, officially opened on July 10, 2018. Phase One of the facility, the Hull McKnight Building, is the headquarters of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences. All School of Computer and Cyber Sciences upper-division courses are held at the Hull McKnight Building. Here's what else you need to know as a student attending class at the Georgia Cyber Center.

What opportunities are available for you as a student of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, using this new facility? Here's what our faculty had to say: 

 

 

 

 

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