Hello from USB!
The Computer Science Undergraduate Board is dedicated to improving the student experience within Computer and Data Sciences at Purdue- whether by managing CS193, hosting forums for student advocacy, or maintaining a database of undergrad-tailored resources, USB is continually creating initiatives that will uphold our values.
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About Us
Our Mission
The Computer Science Undergraduate Student Board was established in 1999 to promote a supportive and engaged community within Purdue’s Computer Science Department, and to use its relationship with faculty, the Computer Science Corporate Partners Program, and administration to advocate for the student body.
Our Objectives
Advocacy USB cares about improving the student experience. Visit our daily office hours or attend the undergraduate town hall to discuss ways to improve our community.
USB cares about improving the student experience. Visit our daily office hours or attend the undergraduate town hall to discuss ways to improve our community.
Resources We're here to help CS and DS students. We teach CS193 Tools for first-years, run a free help room for intro CS courses, and maintain a tutor list.
We're here to help CS and DS students. We teach CS193 Tools for first-years, run a free help room for intro CS courses, and maintain a tutor list.
Events We put on events that matter, from fun events like Bloomberg’s Puzzle Challenge to professional opportunities like the Yelp Mock Interviews.
We put on events that matter, from fun events like Bloomberg’s Puzzle Challenge to professional opportunities like the Yelp Mock Interviews.
Meet the Board
2024 – 2025 Members
Former Members
A best-effort record of our 73 former members
Our Initiatives
We take pride in the freedom our members have to pursue impactful initiatives both immediately and in the long term. Some initiatives have been around for a decade or more, while others come and go as our goals evolve.
Check out what we've been working on!
CS 191 Panel
Q&A panel of upperclass CS/DS students
CS 193
Tools course taught by USB members
Response to 2022 Open Letter
The USB wrote a response to President Daniels 2022 Open Letter
Help Room
CS 193, CS 180, CS 182, and CS 240 Help
Undergraduate Student Forum
Forum for undergrads to discuss their experiences
USB Tutor List
Tutor list maintained by USB for students looking for extra help
Mentorship
Working on creating a supportive community between upperclassmen and underclassmen
USB Blog
International Student Resources
Providing international students with resources and guidance as they navigate their time at Purdue.