Engineering

Intellectual creativity and integration, which are essential to a successful engineering or computer science career in today’s marketplace, are central components of the School of Engineering’s mission. The curricula of the School of Engineering offer students a unique opportunity to synthesize intuitive thought with traditional analytical approaches, and to mesh a recognition of global, social, political and environmental concerns with traditional reductionist thought. Practical application and innovative theory are firmly joined in the school’s curricula.

The programs are designed to:

  • Develop breadth of expertise and individuality of method by encouraging concentration in a second discipline sufficient for a minor.
  • Require study in international relations and familiarity with culture.
  • Require study in biological sciences.
  • Address, via specialized presentations, the complexity and pervasiveness of contemporary issues, such as ethics and environmental impact.
  • Foster a student/faculty rapport highly conducive to effective advising, networking and the development of professional interpersonal skills.
  • Include multidisciplinary study throughout the curricula.

The curricula foster a collaborative model of learning and work and offer an opportunity for students to combine engineering with a business orientation. Collaborative programs with the School of Business provide students the opportunity to earn a general business minor or to prepare for the M.B.A. program.

In addition to the curriculum requirements existing for each program, all students seeking a bachelor’s degree within the School of Engineering are required to fulfill the general education requirements.

Degree programs

Transfer policies

Transfer students who plan to enroll in the undergraduate programs in the School of Engineering must meet the admission requirements of the university, keeping in mind the following criteria:

  1. Calculation of the GPA for admittance to the School of Engineering is based on grades earned at all institutions attended.
  2. Transfers to the School of Engineering require a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) with no grades below a “C.” All courses with grades of “C” or better will transfer if equivalent to those courses offered by the School of Engineering.

Transfer students from VCCS and RBC will follow existing articulation agreements with VCU and enroll in the recommended courses. Preference is given to applicants who exceed the minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and who have excelled in mathematics, science, programming and engineering. The Engineering Admissions Committee will review the application and transcripts of each applicant for transfer.

Additional information

Questions concerning the transferability of courses into the School of Engineering should be directed to:

Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Engineering
Office of Student Services
P.O. Box 843068
Richmond, Virginia 23284-3068
Phone: (804) 827-7028
Fax: (804) 828-0344
E-mail: askengineering@vcu.edu

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