These are national organizations with student chapters on many college campuses. They provide information on computing through technical sessions and professional contacts. They invite speakers and sponsor social activities. ACM annually enters the ACM programming contest.
Membership is open to all students and faculty.
Their office is in 216 Withers Hall, Ph. Membership applications are available there. The SAS Institute Minority Excellence Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate Afro-American or American Indian student majoring in Computer Science. It is renewable annually for up to 4 consecutive years. This award is restricted to graduates of high schools in N.C. and current residents of N.C. Preference will be given to graduates of Walter Williams High School in Burlington.