Computer Science Summer Institute for HBCUs
CSSI-HBCU is a three week introduction to computer science for
incoming first year HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) students. At CSSI-HBCU, you will have the opportunity
to bond with other computer science students from your university and
surrounding HBCUs while learning programming fundamentals directly from Google engineers.
You’ll design and develop your very own application with fellow participants
that you will showcase to Googlers in the local office.
Program Logistics
CSSI-HBCU is a residential program taking place from July 8th to
July 28th, 2018 in Nashville, TN and Durham, NC. Students will be considered
for one site based on the HBCU they’ll be attending in the fall and cannot
request to attend another site. Google will cover the cost of your round-trip
flight within the US and Canada, and organize the trip for you. We will also be
providing on-site housing and food for students who are selected to attend the
program.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
April 13th, 12pm PST
APPLY AT:
goo.gl/eru9cm
Questions?
Email us at: cssi-hbcu@google.com
.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I apply?
To
apply, fill out the Google form at goo.gl/eru9cm by April 13th,12pm PST.
2. Who is eligible?
Any
first-year student who is intending to major/minor in computer science at one
of our partner
HBCUs
and starting in the fall of 2018.
3. I will not be a first-year student in the fall of 2018, can I
still apply?
Unfortunately
at this time, we’re only accepting students who’ll be incoming first year
students in the fall of 2018.
4. Are international students eligible?
International
students are welcome to apply as long as they meet all the eligibility
criteria! Please, keep in mind that Google will only be covering your round
trip transportation from within the US or Canada.
5. When will I be notified?
Students
will be notified in May after confirming what school they’ll be attending in
the fall.
6. What level of computer science is required?
None.
This program is for incoming first-year students who’ve had little to no
experience
programming
and plan to study computer science at their university.
7. What will Google pay for?
Google
will cover students’ room and board for the duration of the program, in
addition to students’ travel to and from the program.
8. What will the housing be like?
The
housing will be dorm-style housing, similar to what students will live in at
college.
9. What if I have a conflict that requires me to miss part of
the CSSI-HBCU program?
Students
selected for CSSI-HBCU must be able to attend every day of CSSI-HBCU. We are
unable to make any exceptions. Please, make every effort to be available each
day (for example, work with your university to reschedule your orientation
session that fits with your schedule). If a schedule conflict arises, please notify
the CSSI-HBCU team as soon as possible, so they’ll be able to fill your spot
with another student.
Questions?
Email us at: cssi-hbcu@google.com
.
google.com/students
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