Program Handbook: 202505 Computer Science PhD Handbook
CS 7001 is a requirement for all CS PhD students during their first semester at Tech.
See Chapter 3: Roles and Responsibilities for the current Area Leads table.
HCC Program Coordinator: Rosa Arriaga Fall 2026 office hours: TSRB 230A, Monday 4-5pm and by appointment
Human Centered Computing overview: https://www.cc.gatech.edu/degree-programs/phd-human-centered-computing
Your advisor is the first point of contact. CC your advisor on relevant communication with the HCC PhD Program Coordinator.
HCC qual instructions: https://gtvault-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/rarriaga3_gatech_edu/EZnhS6Fn2uhFk-eLDgdUBnABq7MbZC99ChZpjOGIoLb6dQ?e=hWgvRh
HCC2: All students must take HCC 2; there is no option to substitute (this applies to students admitted post-Fall 2025).
8001/8002: Students will need to confirm to their advisor that they attended HCC seminar at least half the sessions of the semester plus one.
Service: Students must confer with their advisor regarding the service requirement. The advisor will need to confirm that the student has completed a service activity.
Q: If an HCC student is switching to CS, can they substitute HCC1 for CS 7001?
Yes. You can substitute HCC1 for CS 7001 if you successfully completed HCC1. Please send email to Theresa Nash so that she can indicate this in your records.
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