Many consortium students take Computer Science classes at Mudd, whether they are declaring the major or taking it as an elective. Mudd CS is one of the best-regarded programs in the country, with unparalleled gender parity and multiple tracks to accommodate different backgrounds and interests. In addition to the Intro CS classes that are required for Mudd first-years in the fall, the spring sections are offered entirely to meet demand from the other 4Cs. (Higher math classes at Mudd - beyond what is rolled into the Mudd-only Core - are also available across the consortium.) The availability of these course offerings is definitely a draw for students who want the LAC experience without forfeiting access to a top-notch CS program. While Mudd students cannot base their major outside of Mudd, Scripps/Pitzer/CMC students can be CS majors based at Mudd. (Pomona also offers a CS major and minor, which are open to Scripps/Pitzer/CMC as well.) It’s true that consortium students can’t declare Mudd Engineering majors unless they do a 3-2 program; but Mudd CS is a huge contribution to the consortium. And with more than 25% of Mudd students majoring in CS, the inclusion of consortium students is hardly peripheral to the academic life of HMC.