Career Resources
TCU Computer Science graduates launch their careers in Dallas-Fort Worth, one of the country's largest and fastest-growing tech markets. Our students benefit from industry connections, career services, and an active alumni network that help them land internships and full-time roles.
Start Here: A Four-Year Roadmap
Watch first — advice from the department chair
| Year | What to focus on |
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| First year | Turn on Handshake notifications. Build a first résumé and have it reviewed. Join the and start meeting people. |
| Sophomore | Attend the September career fair, even if you are not ready to apply. Start a GitHub portfolio. Apply for your first internships. |
| Junior | Land a summer internship. Join the LinkedIn alumni network. Talk to a faculty member about research if graduate school interests you. |
| Senior | Make your senior design project a portfolio centerpiece. Recruit for full-time roles in the fall. Apply to graduate programs on fall deadlines. |
International students: begin the CPT approval process well before you plan to start any internship — see
Throughout the semester, the department forwards internship and job opportunities from recruiters and industry partners to all students by email. Look for [CS Opportunity] in the subject line — set up a filter or flag for it so these never slip past in your TCU inbox.
Turn on Handshake Notifications
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Engineering & Technology Career Fair
The TCU Career Center's Engineering and Technology Fair
Join the Alumni & Student Network
TCU Computer Science Alumni & Students Network
Your Career Consultant
The Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science and Engineering has a dedicated career consultant for all CS students:
Antonio Reed Career Consultant, College of Science and Engineering TCU Center for Career and Professional Development
Services offered:
- Assessments and self-discovery tools
- Career and major exploration
- Resume and cover letter development
- Employment and internship search strategies
- Interview preparation
- Graduate school preparation
- Professional development
Schedule appointments online using Handshake.
Coursework gets you the interview; projects and involvement get you the offer. Three things in the department build the kind of experience recruiters ask about:
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— every CS senior builds a full software solution for a real external client over two semesters. For most students this becomes the strongest item on their résumé.
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— CSS runs résumé workshops, an internship panel, and an industry networking night each year; the ACM chapter and WiCS add workshops, speaker panels, and their own career-readiness events.
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Research with faculty — undergraduates work alongside faculty on funded research and have access to the university's AI² computing platform. Ask any faculty member whose work interests you, or start with the
The department strongly encourages international students to pursue internships. Most do so through Curricular Practical Training (CPT), which requires approval from both the department and TCU International Services before employment begins — and enrollment in the department's internship course.
The process takes time, so start it well before your intended start date. The full step-by-step process, required documents, offer letter requirements, and common delays are on the .
Considering Graduate School?
Not every career in computing starts with a full-time industry role. A master's or Ph.D. opens doors to research, advanced engineering, and academic careers.
TCU launched its in Fall 2026 — fully funded, with a tuition waiver and an annual stipend for every student, in AI, cybersecurity, and data science. Applications are open to strong students from any accredited institution, including our own graduates.
If graduate school is on your mind, do two things early: talk to a faculty member about research in your junior year at the latest, and book time with Antonio Reed
Why Recruit at TCU Computer Science
Our graduates arrive with more than coursework. Every CS senior completes a two-semester senior design project for a real external client, so they have shipped software to a deadline for someone other than a professor. Class sizes are small enough that faculty know each student's work personally — which means our recommendations are specific and reliable. And the department sits in Dallas-Fort Worth, so students are already where you are hiring.
There are several ways to connect with them, from a single job posting to a long-term partnership.
Share an Opportunity with Our Students
The department chair periodically emails job and internship announcements to all Computer Science students. To have yours included, send the following — formatted so it can be forwarded directly to students:
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Company name and website
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Position title (internship or full-time)
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Location and work arrangement (onsite, hybrid, or remote)
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Brief description of the role and responsibilities
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Qualifications and requirements
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How to apply (link or instructions)
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Application deadline
Send your ready-to-forward posting to:
Please start your subject line with [CS Opportunity] so we can route and forward it quickly — for example, [CS Opportunity] Software Engineering Intern — Acme Corp.
Attend the Engineering and Technology Career Fair
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. · Brown-Lupton University Union (BLUU) Ballroom
The TCU Career Center hosts the Engineering and Technology Fair each September, bringing together employers and students from Computer Science and Engineering. Questions about registration or exhibiting go to the TCU Career Center:
Celeste Lindell, MBA, MLA — Director, Internships and Experiential Education, TCU Career Center
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Phone: 817-257-5637
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Email:
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Web:
Post on Handshake
Employers can post opportunities directly on Handshake
Partner with a team of 6–7 students to build a real software solution for your organization over two semesters. Sponsors get working software and an extended look at students they may want to hire.
Join the Industry and Government Advisory Board
For organizations that want a deeper relationship than recruiting alone, the Industry & Government Advisory Board shapes curriculum direction, workforce alignment, and research priorities as the department grows. Board members connect with students through mentorship and experiential opportunities.
Partner on Research
With the launch of our Ph.D. program and access to the university's AI² computing platform — enterprise-grade GPU infrastructure and high-performance storage — the department is expanding sponsored research and industry collaboration in AI, cybersecurity, and data science. , or email