FAQ
Can any major be a part of CODES?
Yes, regardless of your major, you can be a part of CODES. There are some programs, like dental medicine, that have a very specific course path, which can be harder alongside CODES.
Can I be a part of both CODES and the Honors Program?
No, each of these programs replaces your general education coursework with its own courses, so you have to choose between the two programs if you are accepted into both of them.
Is CODES only for incoming first-year students?
Only incoming first-year students can apply to be in a CODES cohort. If students leave the program during the fall semester, we do try to replace their positions prior to the spring term, so openings sometimes occur for second-semester first-year students.
Do you have to live on campus to be a part of the CODES Program?
No, you do not have to live on campus to be a CODE Scholar.
Do you do coding in CODES?
CODES Stands for Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars, so it is not a program that emphasizes coding skills. Students learn how to use several digital tools as a result of the program’s emphasis on digital storytelling, including data visualization, basic web development, videography, and content-rich digital mapping. They also learn some basic HTML and CSS.
How competitive is the selection process?
In any given year, CODES has approximately a 25% acceptance rate.
Do CODES classes add to the workload of a typical college student?
The program has been designed so that it fits within the regular workload expectations of a college student. CODES research team classes are three hours long once per week so that students can make it to their partner visits and back during class time.
Do I need to have a car to be a part of the CODES Program?
You do not need a car to take part in CODES. During the first semester, the program uses University vans to drive CODE Scholars to and from their community sites. In later semesters, faculty help students set up a car pool in class so that students with cars can help drive other students. Student drivers are reimbursed for their expenses at the state mileage rate.
