Saint Martin?s University and the computer science department offer unique characteristics for students to succeed. Computer science faculty members work with students individually and in small classes, in a rigorous educational environment. The in-class portion of the program is supplemented by hands-on experience in the university?s computer labs, optional off-campus internships, and applied student projects that take advantage of the university?s excellent career center as well as its privileged geographic location that is just minutes from the state capital and within sixty miles of Seattle.