Texas A&M University · Computer Science & Engineering
CS Day 2026
Adventures in Computer Science!
A free, full-day outreach event for 9th–12th graders. Explore computing through talks, lab tours and hands-on demos — no experience required.
Free to attend · Space is limited, so register early.
What to expect
A full day at Texas A&M Computer Science
Spend the day on campus with the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. Your group follows a guided track of talks and hands-on activities.
Talks by faculty & students
Hear Texas A&M professors and current students share what computing makes possible — from computer vision to cybersecurity.
Hands-on demos & tours
Tour Computer Science and try interactive demos built by our researchers and student teams.
Q&A with advisors
Meet undergraduate advisors and learn about applying to Texas A&M and its campus resources.
Free lunch included
The event is free, and every participant receives a boxed lunch.
Life at CS Day
See CS Day in action
Robots, games, drones and big ideas — here’s a look at past CS Day activities.
When and where is CS Day 2026?
Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, at the L.F. Peterson Building, 435 Nagle St, College Station, TX 77843.
How do I register?
Register online with the CS Day 2026 registration form. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early.
Who is eligible to participate?
Any 9th–12th grader from Texas is eligible to participate, as long as they have a chaperone — either from their school or a parent.
Do I need to pay for this event?
No. The event is free, and we provide a boxed lunch to all participants. Travel to and from College Station is not provided.
Who should attend?
We welcome any high school student. It doesn’t matter whether you have previous experience with computer science — if you want to learn more about computer science at Texas A&M, we encourage you to attend.
Will lunch be provided?
Yes. A boxed lunch is provided to all attendees.
Where can I park?
- Lot 55 is the visitor parking lot.
- Buses must park on New Main Street, in front of the main campus entrance, facing Texas Avenue.
See the parking page for a map and directions.
How do I get in touch?
Email us at csday@cse.tamu.edu or call (979) 458-3870.
Ready for a day of adventures in computer science?
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Free for 9th–12th graders · Space is limited