The College of Engineering think beyond today’s horizon
The College of Engineering
drive the next age of technology to change the world Welcome to engineering at the University of Arizona. We believe the purpose of engineering is simple — to help people live better lives. Whether your passion is building skyscrapers or spacecraft, designing new ways to detect cancer, or making our water clean and energy green, you can discover your passion and achieve your goals at the University of Arizona. If you have a dream, we can help you bring it to reality. The College of Engineering offers 13 undergraduate majors. Our motto is “infinite possibilities” and our programs give you the chance to explore, discover, and realize your ideas. Our programs focus on both the fundamentals and applications of engineering, and we expect a great deal from our students. Each year we welcome a strong group of students with encouragement and give them the tools to become the leaders of tomorrow. If you come here prepared, I guarantee we will help you achieve success. I promise to support you with tutoring, academic and professional advising, mentoring, and a current and challenging curriculum. Our faculty and staff care about your future. If you enroll in engineering, our goal is to graduate you in the engineering field of your choice and to help you get to the next level. Not only will you be scholastically prepared, but we strongly encourage leadership practices in our students. The ability to work on multidisciplinary teams, communicate effectively, and understand professional and ethical responsibilities will be learned and developed through our on-campus programs and activities such as: Engineering Ambassadors, Engineering Student Council, our many student organizations, design teams, University of Arizona Leadership Programs, Fraternity and Sorority Programs, and the Honors College. The path is yours to choose and we look forward to welcoming you to our family at the University of Arizona, College of Engineering.
Jeff Goldberg Dean, College of Engineering
research 1 university The University of Arizona is a Research 1 University. We are the cutting edge of human knowledge. Our engineering faculty are hard at work on projects that will change how we view and interact with the world. As an undergraduate in the College of Engineering, you will have the opportunity to work with faculty on projects and in prestigious programs such as the NASA Space Grant, the Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP) and the Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC), as early as your freshman year. UR.ARIZONA.EDU
Define Your Dreams
13 majors committed to excellence and innovation Aerospace Engineering: Take the science of flight and space exploration to new heights. Design, build, and test aircraft, propulsion systems, rockets, and spacecraft. Biomedical Engineering: Combine the design and problem solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to improve the human condition. Biosystems Engineering: Design systems for the production, processing, and use of agricultural, biological, biochemical, and water resources to engineer a sustainable future. Chemical Engineering: Create the products of tomorrow by using chemical processes to manipulate biological systems, refine raw materials, protect the environment, and much more. Civil Engineering: Design resilient and sustainable buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, water systems, and infrastructure to meet the needs of society. Electrical & Computer Engineering: Integrate hardware and software to create intelligent systems, integrated circuits, optical imaging systems, operating systems, and more.
Materials Science & Engineering: Apply theory and methodologies to design new metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers, semiconductors, composites and more to define the next age of materials technology. Mechanical Engineering: Solve complex problems of mechanical systems using kinematics and ingenuity to design automobile components, biomedical systems, robots, and machines tools. Mining Engineering: Manage the lifecycle of a mining operation from exploration and mine operations to mineral processing and sustainability in a hands-on setting. Optical Sciences & Engineering: Use the properties of light to build new ways of looking at the universe and create the next generation of cutting-edge technology. Systems Engineering: Model and implement complex systems to see the big picture of engineering in fields like health care, space exploration, defense, and manufacturing.
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Engineering Management: Engineer a change in industry leadership practices by combining engineering and business courses to prepare for management positions in technology-based companies. Industrial Engineering: Improve and optimize complex systems such as production planning, manufacturing, quality assurance, facility planning, and information management.
Honors Engineering Scholars The College of Engineering and the Honors College support a community of scholars who desire an enhanced academic curriculum with opportunities for involvement in undergraduate research, professional societies, community service, and study abroad. Engineering students selected to be a part of the Honors College benefit from smaller class sizes, priority class registration, funded research projects, and additional advising resources.
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Senior Design During their final year in the College of Engineering, every student will complete a senior design project. Whether through an interdisciplinary project or a major specific project, our seniors are putting their knowledge into action. Throughout the year, students produce designs, analyses, and prototypes that will be used by their industry and research group sponsors. This gives our students a unique opportunity to build ties with industry and make an impact with employers while still in school.
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Level Up Your Education
programs to enrich your experience Student Clubs and Organizations Student clubs and organizations are an integral part of the University of Arizona engineering student experience. Whether you are interested in designing and building off-road vehicles, formula race cars, RC planes, rockets, concrete canoes, or steel bridges to take into competition or networking with industry leaders, building your resume, helping your community, or getting leadership experiences, there is an organization for you. We have over 40 clubs and organizations which span a wide range of activities and professional interests from which to choose.
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Academic Success Program Your success is vital to the College of Engineering. Along with our diverse advising staff of faculty and professional advisors, we have partnerships with Think Tank, Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, and the Women in Engineering Board help to academically support our engineering students with free study groups, foundational courses, and test review sessions held throughout the semester and on campus to accommodate student’s schedules.
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Entrepreneurship The University of Arizona embraces innovation and entrepreneurship as 21st century competencies for our engineers. Through the McGuire Entrepreneurship Program in the Eller College of Management, senior engineering students receive a year of intensive experiential education in the process of moving innovation from conception to a sustainable investorready venture. The program culminates in students developing and pitching a viable, comprehensive plan for a new business venture. We also encourage to pursue University of Arizona engineering and business graduate programs focused on building strong entrepreneurship and leadership skills.
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Study Abroad Engineers are the cornerstone of the global economy. The University of Arizona engineers take that to heart and pursue experiences all over the world. We encourage their rugged spirit and offer study abroad programs for engineering coursework, research, internships, and projects in over 60 countries on six continents.
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Forge Your Path
an expanded look to the future Engineering Career Services University of Arizona Career Services strives to ensure that all students develop the critical skills necessary to successfully obtain internships and full-time positions with highly desirable companies worldwide. With opportunities like on-campus career fairs and interviewing as well as travel to national professional conferences our students have a high success rate in securing internships prior to graduation that lead to engineering careers.
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Graduate Programs The University of Arizona, College of Engineering offers both traditional (2 year) and accelerated (4 +1) Master of Science Degrees as well as several specialized Masters of Engineering Programs.
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College of Engineering The University of Arizona Phone: 520.621.6032 engr-admissions@email.arizona.edu
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start the admissions process Complete the online application for the University of Arizona and indicate Engineering, No Major Selected as your intended major.
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Send your high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Submit your SAT or ACT test scores to the Office of Admissions. Please note that test scores are required for admission to the College of Engineering.
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freedom to explore Designed for Success The College of Engineering believes in giving our students an exploratory experience in their first-year. To this end, all of our freshmen start as Engineering, No Major Selected. Combined with a common first year curriculum, you will have a chance to discover what each major in the College of Engineering has to offer. Our first-year design course, Engineering 102, is designed specifically to give you an interdisciplinary experience, build your academic foundations, and help you to find your passion for engineering. The class curriculum consists of a lecture and lab section. The lecture focuses on opportunities to find out where engineering can take you and how to make the most of your time at the University of Arizona. The lab section is designed to teach the basics of engineering design methodologies. Through various projects, you will develop skills that will last a lifetime.
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First Year in Engineering Semester 1 Semester 2 Calculus I Calculus II Chemistry I & Lab Chemistry II & Lab Engineering 102 Physics English Composition I English Composition II General Education General Education
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Residence Life
live the engineering experience Engineering Leadership Community The Engineering Leadership Community in Gila Hall is a living-learning community for first-year honors and non-honors engineering students. You will have a chance to build relationships with other engineering students who share similar classes and interests. Our focus is to build your academic success, personal and professional development, and to help you make a smooth transition into college life. Why an engineering community . . .
Live and learn with a diverse group of students
Access to academic resources such as faculty fellows, in-house tutoring, and much more!
Share first-year classes
Enjoy organized field trips, tours, and other social events
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Find Your Resources When you apply to the University of Arizona you will automatically be reviewed for the Arizona Excellence Award (merit-based tuition scholarships.) To cover any remaing costs (books, housing, meal plan, etc.), we encourage you to use Scholarship Universe, the University of Arizona online scholarship database. Additionally, students in the Mining Department are eligible to apply for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) scholarship. National Scholars are eligible to apply for the Thomas R. Brown Scholarship (additional $5000/yr).
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College of Engineering The University of Arizona Phone: 520.621.6032 engr-admissions@email.arizona.edu
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Complete the online application for the University of Arizona and select your intended major in the College of Engineering. Submit official copies of transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. You will also need to submit an official high school transcript if you are under the age of 22. Pay the $50 (Arizona resident) or $65 (non-Arizona resident) processing fee or waiver. This fee is nonrefundable and non-transferrable.
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Determination
enter the next phase Define Yourself as a Transfer Student To be considered a transfer student you need to be graduated from high school and enrolled at a college or university. Additionally, you will need to be enrolled in at least 12 transferrable units with at least 24 transferrable units completed by the start of your intended first semester at the University of Arizona. While earning an Associate’s Degree is a great addition to your resume, it is not required in order to apply for admission to the College of Engineering. We also encourage Arizona residents to complete their Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC). This will ensure that you are not wasting time or money because you will be taking classes that have been pre-approved and can transfer to the University of Arizona. If you have questions about the coursework you are currently taking, what engineering major you should pursue, or about whether the University of Arizona is the place for you, please contact us and we will advise you on how and when to transfer into the College of Engineering.
Evaluation Process The University of Arizona and the College of Engineering will perform a comprehensive review of all the materials you submit to the Office of Admissions. We will review your coursework, grades, work and leadership experience, and any other information you might provide in your application. However, the following items are required:
2.5 or higher transferrable GPA (determined by the Office of Admissions)
Transferrable Calculus l credit (Grade of C or better)
We also highly recommend taking Calculus II & III, Chemistry, calculus-based Physics, and English in order to be competitive for admission to the College of Engineering.
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Living in Tucson
find your home here We are here to help The University of Arizona is committed to providing students a quality education for a reasonable price. Bloomberg Businessweek ranked the University of Arizona the Best Return on Investment in Arizona. This also extends to life in the Tucson Community. We know moving to a new city can be a big factor in choosing a school. Housing near campus is easily accessible and affordable for all students. The Off-Campus Housing Office will help you find your place in our community.
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Tucson is also home to a vibrant, young community of working professionals who you will find important for networking and building a career. We are a small town with big city sophistication. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, artist, cyclist, culture hound, or gamer, Tucson is the community for you.
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Find Your Resources In order to help pay for tuition, the University of Arizona offers a wide variety of scholarships to transfer students. We also encourage students to apply for federal scholarships and grants through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). At Scholarship Universe, the University of Arizona online scholarship database, you can apply for additional engineering and private scholarships. University of Arizona Transfer Scholarships:
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Transfer Tuition Scholarship
UA Bridge Tuition Scholarship
All-Arizona Academic Team Tuition Award
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