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Registration using a manual Credit Registration Form [PDF] [PDF] is available. If you are an active nondegree-seeking student, you can enroll online through eServices during the registration period.


Summer Semester 2025

CMSC 210.C90: Computers and Programming (prerequisite)

May 19, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Registration Fee: Tuition and Fees
Where: Fully Asynchronous Online (2 Sections)

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Software Engineering and Web Development

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Data Science Skills

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Cybersecurity Skills

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See the VCU Bulletin for admission requirements for VCU undergraduate students for the Baccalaureate Certificate in the Fundamentals of Computing.

Digital Badge for the Capital CoLab Digital Technology CredentialWhen you complete a prerequisite course in Computers and Programming, and courses in both Data Science Skills and Cybersecurity Skills through VCU, you are eligible for The Capital CoLab Digital Technology Credential, giving you exclusive hiring advantages with companies in the Capital Region. A Software Engineering and Web Development course is also available.

Who should take these courses

Fundamentals of Computing courses, offered through the VCU Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering, were designed for VCU undergraduate students who are non-computer science majors/minors, as well as for VCU and VCU Health employees, working professionals (including VCU alumni), and those in the job market who can benefit from acquiring essential technical skills needed for success in today's digital economy. Each online course is 3 credit-hours.

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Registration

VCU Continuing and Professional Education registration using a manual registration form is available. If you are an active nondegree-seeking student, you can enroll online via eServices during the registration period.

For current VCU undergraduate students:

If you are a current VCU undergraduate student enrolled in a non-computer science major/minor, ask your adviser about fitting the Fundamentals of Computing courses into your degree planning. Those active in the Banner system can register online through eServices.

To pursue a certificate in Fundamentals of Computing, current VCU students must:

To enroll without pursuing the certificate, simply register through eServices during the registration period.

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For nondegree-seeking students, new students, and VCU and VCU Health employees:

Community members wishing to take these courses individually, or pursue the Capital CoLab Digital Tech Credential by taking these three courses: Computers and Programming, Data Science Skills and Cybersecurity Skills, will register through VCU Continuing and Professional Education. Visit our registration page for additional instructions on registering for undergraduate credit. The tuition and fees calculator for credit students can also be accessed on this page under 'Helpful links'.

The tuition benefit or education assistance may be available to qualified employees. Contact Human Resources to determine eligibility, and refer to our payment and billing page for specific details.

Required forms for registration are available on this page under 'Helpful links'.

Registration Form [PDF]

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