Computing Organization for Multicultural Students

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We are an inclusive community for students of color and other underrepresented groups in Computing. Our mission is to build a supportive community that celebrates the talents and growth of our students personally and professionally. We aspire to accomplish our goals by providing academic support, mental health awareness, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.

General Meetings:
- Mondays, 6:30pm in GOL 2400

Welcome to COMS

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For any inquiries, sponsorship requests, or additional information regarding our organization, please extend all communication to Jacquis Webb, our Staff Advisor.

Jacquis Webb
Assistant Director, Office of Student Engagement & Belonging 
Computing Organization for Multicultural Students 
jxwics@rit.edu
585-475-2449

Inquiries & Sponsorship

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Interest Form

We’re thrilled to announce that planning is officially underway for a WiC & COMS Fundraising Gala, scheduled for April 2026! As we begin shaping the vision for this gala, we invite your ideas to help us build and host a memorable and successful event. Your responses will have a direct impact on the event. 

Please click on the button below to fill out the interest form. Don't be afraid to list out additional thoughts/ideas in the provided response space.

Fundraising Gala w/ WiC Interest Form!

COMS Academic Haven

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COMS has Academic Haven, where you can come in and study with us! Our tutors will be based in GOL 2500 during their designated hours listed below.

Tutoring Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:30AM to 2:00PM
Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:00AM to 12:30PM

Subjects Covered:
- GCIS: 123, 124, 127
- CSCI: 141, 142
- SWEN: 250, 261

Additional assistance can be provided for any coursework involving Python, Java, HTML/CSS/JS, C, C++, or Excel

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Commitee Meetings

Join our Tech Projects Committee! You will participate in various tech projects with and for the COMS community. This past Spring, this committee worked on our 3D-printed, duck-shaped game console and we have more exciting events for you this semester. 

Meetings: 
- Tuesdays, 6:pm - 7pm in GOL 2400

Team Time: 
- Sundays, 12:00pm - 5:00pm in GOL 2400

Tech Projects Committee

Join Community Engagement! They aim to help build pathways for young people of color and underrepresented groups interested in computing. Some of their upcoming events include planning outreach events at the Henrietta Public Library and planning other community events in Rochester.

Meetings: 
- Thursdays, 5pm - 6pm in GOL 2400

Community Engagement Committee

HACK.COMS | Annual COMS Hackathon

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