Quinnipiac University

BA or BS in Computer Science Experiential Learning

Experiential learning at Quinnipiac offers multiple opportunities to apply your knowledge through hands-on work, service and exploration, preparing you for success in 21st-century careers. With an abundance of resources, internship opportunities and career-focused guidance, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge that distinguish you to employers and pave the way for long-term success.

Showcase Your Designs

Before graduating from the School of Computing & Engineering, every student is required to complete a Senior Design Project. This culmination of their time at Quinnipiac incorporates real clients and problems and simulates a project that they might encounter the first day on the job.

Projects Day

Projects Day is designed to showcase and celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements from real-world projects completed during the spring semester. Mentored by professionals in the industry, students assemble into design teams, choose topics and bring their ideas to life.

Learn more about Projects Day

  • Addressing Human and Technical Errors in Cyberattacks
  • Advantages and Barriers of Adopting Virtual Reality in the Courtroom
  • The Application of Convolutional Neural Networks in the Field of Sentiment Analysis
  • The Grammar of Art: Investigating Objective Measures of Aesthetics
  • Artificial Uncertainties: Reassessing AI's Role in Cybersecurity
  • The Automation of Human-Performed Analysis in Neuroscience
  • Comparing Performance of Machine Learning Frameworks
  • Exploring the Application of Gamification in Cybersecurity: Promoting Awareness, Education and Self-Evaluation
  • Forecasting Quinnipiac University Applicant Deposit Probabilities Using Machine Learning
  • Game Testing vs. Software Testing: What are the differences between them and is it possible to implement aspects of one into the other?
  • The Importance of Integrating User Psychology Into Design Practices: Ensure a Balance of User Engagement and Well-being
  • Interpretable Deep Learning Models for Cancer Classification
  • Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Audit Processes
  • Navigating Ethical Boundaries: AI Implementation in Corporate Practices and the Risk of Legal Infringements
  • Optimizing Defensive Pairings in the National Hockey League
  • Product vs. Prompt in Art
  • The Scrum Cycle and its Place in Game Development

Learn more about recent BA in Computer Science projects

  • AccessiMove
  • AITracker
  • Code Forge
  • Quinnipiac Virtual Medical Simulation

Learn more about recent BS in Computer Science projects

Immerse yourself in funded summer research

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Take part in the Interdisciplinary Program for Research and Scholarship

Open to students of all majors, QUIP-RS provides up to $5,000 in funding for undergraduate students to conduct research or complete creative projects alongside faculty mentors. This intensive 8-week program enables students to develop scholarly skills while encouraging discussion about successes and shortcomings with fellows and mentors.

Learn more about QUIP-RS

A Foundation for Your Future

95.7% Success Rate

Percentage of our 2024 program graduates who are either employed or pursuing graduate study six months after graduation (89.7% Knowledge Rate).

#1 in the United States

#1 Best Employment Rate

For the fifth year in a row, the career site Zippia ranked Quinnipiac as the best college in the nation for employment 10 years after graduation.

73% Hands-On Experience

Percentage of seniors who participated in at least one internship during their time at Quinnipiac.

Career-Building Resources

Job Market Trends

Quinnipiac students excel as interns, new hires, managers and executives in almost every industry. Gather real-world data about starting salaries, hiring trends and in-demand skills to inform your decision-making and put you on a path to success. 

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Design your career path

With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the School of Computing & Engineering support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.

Learn more about career development

Career and Experiential Learning Lab

iQ, Quinnipiac University’s holistic approach to career development and experiential learning, surrounds every individual with a personalized plan that maximizes their time at Quinnipiac. The powerhouse of iQ, our Career and Experiential Learning Lab is the physical space where students and advisers bridge the gap between college and career. 

Learn more about our Career and Experiential Learning Lab