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College of Connected Computing

To provide more students with the skills and credentials needed in a society shaped by technology, 天美传媒官网 is establishing the College of Connected Computing, the university鈥檚 first new college in 40 years. The new, interdisciplinary college will advance breakthrough discoveries and strengthen computing education for every one of our students through a 鈥渃omputing for all鈥� approach.

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Establishing a New College

The College of Connected Computing鈥檚 teaching and research in AI, data science and other disciplines will advance those fields and support students and faculty in every one of Vanderbilt鈥檚 schools and colleges. Every student and faculty member will have the opportunity to develop fluency in today鈥檚 essential technology and to use it to excel in any area they are studying. We plan to enroll our first students in this college by the fall of 2026.

Welcome from Dean Matthew Johnson-Roberson

Matthew Johnson-Roberson, a visionary technology scholar and highly accomplished academic leader, is the inaugural dean of 天美传媒官网鈥檚 College of Connected Computing, the university鈥檚 first new college to be established in more than 40 years.

FAQs

  • What is the College of Connected Computing (CCC)?

    The CCC is Vanderbilt鈥檚 groundbreaking interdisciplinary college, designed to foster radical collaboration at the intersection of computing and other disciplines. By uniting scholars, students and industry, the CCC is committed to tackling society's most pressing problems through technology and collaboration.听

  • What makes Vanderbilt鈥檚 CCC unique?

    The CCC is built on a university-wide culture of radical collaboration and interdisciplinary excellence. Key features include:听

    • Collaborative faculty appointments that catalyze research across multiple schools and colleges听
    • Cross-college academic programs that bridge disciplinary boundaries听
    • Deep connections with all Vanderbilt schools鈥攆rom Engineering, Arts and Science and Law to Blair, Peabody and Divinity听

    Current areas of strength include:听

    • Cyber-Physical Systems听听
    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning听
    • Cybersecurity and Fault Tolerance听
    • Robotics and Automation听
    • Digital Humanities听
    • Education and Technology听
    • Brain and Behavioral Science听
    • Computational Social Sciences听
    • Bioinformatics and Computational Biology听
  • What programs will the CCC offer?

    At launch, the CCC will offer degrees and minors in computer science and data science, with additional interdisciplinary programs under development.听

  • Who will lead the college?

    Professor Matthew Johnson-Roberson, a visionary scholar in robotics and AI and an accomplished academic leader, will serve as the inaugural dean of the CCC.

  • Will the CCC have its own departments?

    Yes. Starting in fall 2025, the Department of Computer Science will move into the CCC. More departments will be added as the college grows.听

  • When will I begin seeing CCC courses in the catalog?

    Beginning in fall 2025, undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science (CS) and Data Science (DS) will be listed under the CCC. This is an administrative update鈥攜our academic requirements remain unchanged.

  • Will my degree now be awarded by the CCC?

    No. If you鈥檙e already enrolled:听

    • Undergraduate students will continue to receive their degrees from their home college.听
    • Graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.) will still receive their degrees from the Graduate School.听
  • How will the CCC impact me as a current student?

    While your degree path stays the same, you鈥檒l benefit from:听

    • Expanded course offerings听
    • Over a dozen new faculty hires in spring 2025听
    • New research and innovation opportunities听
    • Co-curricular programming and enhanced industry partnerships听

    Expect new majors, minors and interdisciplinary programs as the CCC evolves.听

  • If I have a minor in data science, will that be awarded by the CCC?

    Yes. Starting in fall 2025, the data science minor will be awarded by the CCC. Your primary degree will still come from your home college.

  • When can undergraduates begin earning degrees from the CCC?

    The first undergraduate class will enter the CCC in fall 2027. Applications open for the first CCC undergraduate class Aug. 1, 2026. Therefore, the first undergraduates are projected to earn degrees from the CCC in spring 2031.

  • When will graduate students be able to enroll in CCC programs?

    Graduate programs will begin in fall 2026, with applications opening Aug. 1, 2025. Initial offerings include:听

    • Master of Science in Computer Science
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
    • Master of Science in Data Science
  • When will the CCC award its first graduate degrees?

    The CCC expects to confer its first master鈥檚 degrees in 2028.

  • Will there be a minor in Generative Artificial Intelligence?

    Yes, a generative AI minor is in development and is tentatively expected to launch in spring 2026. More details will be shared closer to launch.

  • Will the CCC be part of Vanderbilt鈥檚 West Palm Beach campus?

    Plans for the West Palm Beach campus are in development. Once finalized, we鈥檒l share updates with the 天美传媒官网 community.

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