Engineering, BS

Program Description

Total number of hours for the program: 126.

The BS program provides a foundation in mathematics, sciences, and engineering, augmented with engineering concentrations. Students work with outstanding faculty members who bring industry and business expertise to the classroom. The program emphasizes the hands-on application of theoretical and technical concepts through project-based learning (PBL), and students work on real-world assignments with companies across Western North Carolina, and beyond, through The Rapid Center.

The BS degree is a general engineering degree program with three concentrations (Robotics and Automation, Civil, and Industrial).

Program Requirements

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30 in all major courses is required to earn the Engineering degree.

Continuing Student Requirements

To continue in the Engineering major, students should maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30 in courses required by the major. Students may be removed from the Engineering major and placed in Engineering Intended if they earn more than two of the following grades in the major in an academic year: U, W, and C- or lower. For more details, contact the School of Engineering + Technology.

Students cannot remain in the Engineering Intended major after completing more than 45 hours.

Admission Requirements

The requirement for admission into the Engineering major for all students is placement into Calculus I (MATH 153) or above. Students accepted to the university but not eligible for MATH 153 may be placed in Engineering Intended. Placement in the Engineering Intended major does not guarantee admission into the Engineering program.