About CSSA

The Computer Science Students' Association is the official student body of the CS Department at PDUAM — organising the workshops, mentorship, and events that make studying computer science here feel like more than a syllabus.

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Our story

CSSA started as an informal study group of CS students at PDUAM looking for a way to learn beyond lecture slides. It has since grown into the department's central student association — running orientation for new batches, coding events through the year, and a channel between students and faculty.

Today, CSSA members lead workshops on tools the curriculum doesn't always cover, organise department-wide coding contests, maintain the department's web presence, and help peers navigate everything from lab assignments to internship applications.

As the department grows, CSSA aims to keep growing with it — building a track record of student-led initiative that future batches can build on.

For New Students

Starting out in CS at PDUAM

Orientation, course guidance, and a peer network from day one.

New to the department? CSSA runs an orientation session at the start of each academic year covering course structure, lab expectations, and where to find help. Senior students are paired with incoming batches for course-specific guidance throughout the first semester — from choosing electives to debugging that first C program.

What we stand for

Openness

Every event and resource is open to every CS student, regardless of year or background.

Learning by building

We favour hands-on workshops and projects over passive talks wherever we can.

Student-led

CSSA is organised and run entirely by students, with faculty as advisors and allies.

Our Mission

Curious minds, connected campus

CSSA exists to make sure no CS student at PDUAM has to figure it out alone — whether that's a tricky data structures assignment, a first hackathon, or a first internship application.

We measure our work by what students carry forward: skills, friendships, and the confidence to keep building after they leave PDUAM.