This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2025-26.


Minor Requirements

The requirements for the minor are as follows:

Required Courses

Additional Stipulations

  • At least one course must be at the 300 or 400 level.
  • Independent Studies (COSC 291, COSC 391, COSC 491) do not count toward this requirement.

GPA Requirement

A minimum average GPA of 2.00 in the COSC courses chosen to meet the minor requirements is necessary to satisfy the major.


Minor Declaration

Students must complete COSC 102 prior to declaring the minor. Students desiring to declare a minor while enrolled in COSC 102 should seek the approval of the department chair.


Computer Science Department

For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the  catalog page.