Community Projects is a semester-long program where students create software-based solutions for a problem in their community. By being a part of a community project, you’ll gain industry-standard knowledge and experience of must-have skills such as Python, Java, web development, backend/frontend development, databases, and much more!
You could potentially earn a credit for CSC392/CSC492 while working on your project under faculty guidance! Additionally, you may be able to submit your project as a part of the global GDSC Solution challenge and win prizes!
Don't worry you don't need to come with a project idea or a team to apply. You will have tons of opportunities to form teams and brainstorm ideas!
Past Projects
Winter 2024
UML Mentor
Gain practice with UML
Winter 2024
JobConnect
A platform for local businesses to provide marginalized communities with resources to combat poverty.
Winter 2024
Forestify
Motivating arid communities to combat desertification through proactive environmental restoration and protection.
Winter 2024
Green Grub
Promoting healthy and sustainable grocery choices through gamification .
Frequently Asked Questions
Applying to community projects
Q: Do I have to be in UTM Computer Science Major / Specialist to apply?
Q: Do I have to be in UTM Computer Science Major / Specialist to apply?
A: You need to be in UTM Computer Science Major/Specialist in order to gain CSC392/492 credits to count towards your degree requirements. If you are in CS Minor, you are still eligible to apply, however you might be working on a non-credit project. Every students admitted to our program will have the same access to resources and mentors.
Q: Can students at UTSG/UTSC campus apply?
Q: Can students at UTSG/UTSC campus apply?
A: We recommend that students at UTSG/UTSC campus to check with their academic advisor to ensure that they can have CSC392/492H5 from UTM to count towards their degree requirements before applying. If you are not able to have credits, we will admit those students based on (1) whether they are in a group, and (2) whether we have capacity to admit them.
Q: How many students will be admitted?
Q: How many students will be admitted?
A: Usually in the past years, we have 5 teams (so 20 students) admitted to the program. However, we don't have a hard-cut number to admit students, instead we assess students based on their commitment, skills and experience, and teamwork skills.
Q: If I don't want to take CSC392/492H5 (have a course credit), can I still apply?
Q: If I don't want to take CSC392/492H5 (have a course credit), can I still apply?
A: Yes! Please put a note on your application (additional information) so we are aware. Still, we will prioritize students who are taking CSC392/492H5.
Q: I'm not in Computer Science, is there anything for me?
Q: I'm not in Computer Science, is there anything for me?
A: Yes! Stay tuned for our open source initiative, where you'll gain similar experience working on established community projects!