The mission of the College of Engineering at the University of
Delaware is to cultivate both learning and the advancement of
knowledge in the engineering sciences. To this end, we provide all of
our students with outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and
continuing education programs so that they will know how to reason
critically and independently yet cooperate productively. Our
graduates should understand our culture, communicate clearly in
writing and speech, and develop into informed citizens and leaders.
The College encourages a strong tradition of applying its
distinguished scholarship, research, and educational resources to
serve the local, state, and national communities through collaborative
efforts with individuals, industry, and government. The College of
Engineering at the University of Delaware recognizes the increasing
diversity of its students and faculty and, therefore, strives to create an
atmosphere in which all people feel welcome to learn and participate
in the free exchange of ideas.
The College of Engineering offers baccalaureate degrees in
chemical, civil, environmental, electrical, computer, and mechanical
engineering. The College also offers minors in biochemical
engineering, bioelectrical engineering, biomedical engineering, civil
engineering, environmental engineering, materials science and
engineering, and nanoscale materials. The College of Engineering
and the College of Arts and Sciences also offer a joint five-year
program which leads to a bachelor’s degree in one of the engineering
majors as well as a bachelor’s degree from the College of Arts and
Sciences (see page 196). Additionally, the College of Engineering
and the College of Business and Economics offer a joint five-year
program that leads to a baccalaureate degree in an engineering major
and a Master of Business Administration degree from the College of
Business and Economics. Inquiry should be made to the Assistant
Dean for Undergraduate Affairs (302-831-8659) by March 1 of the
sophomore year of engineering study. The University’s Air Force
ROTC program is also administered through the College of
Engineering.
Engineering freshmen have the choice of being admitted directly
into one of our six majors or of entering the first fall semester as
Engineering Undecided (EGU). Students who choose the EGU option
begin their studies in the fall by taking a special set of courses called
the Common Fall Semester. This set of courses has been designed to
permit EGU freshmen to choose any of the six majors in their spring
semester. The Introduction to Engineering course taught in the fall
semester lays out the nature of each engineering discipline so that
students may make an informed choice of major during the latter part
of the semester as they begin registration for the spring. Successful
completion of the Common Fall Semester permits students to finish
any engineering major in the normal four years, provided that they
are on track with the calculus sequence for the chosen major.
,p>In addition to academic programs, the College of Engineering
also maintains the Resources to Insure Successful Engineers (RISE)
Program. RISE provides financial assistance, counseling, and social
support to students from groups who are underrepresented in
engineering and others. The program begins with a pre-freshman
Summer Enrichment Program and continues to graduation.
Individuals should contact the Program Manager of the RISE
Program at 302-831-6315.
