Adrian College has three options for students interested in pursuing a career in engineering. Interested students should meet with Dr. Yasser Alginahi as soon as possible to discuss which option best fits with their interests and goals.
Option 1
Adrian College has partnered with the University of North Dakota (UND) to establish engineering dual-degree programs in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and petroleum engineering. For more information, see the Courses & Curriculum and Engineering Programs at UND links at left.
Option 2
Complete a Bachelor of Science degree at Adrian College. Historically, this has been a popular and successful path to engineering careers. In most cases, a major in physics is the most appropriate choice. The physics major is often paired with a minor or second major in math or another science. This option is excellent preparation for entry-level engineering positions as well as for admission to graduate programs in engineering. For example, recent graduates have gone on to complete master’s degrees in Space Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
Option 3
Complete two years of study at Adrian College and then transfer to an engineering school. This option allows the student to complete most of the prerequisites for beginning engineering coursework. Students must meet the same admission criteria as any other student applying to the engineering school. Most engineering programs will require a minimum GPA of 3.0 at Adrian College. Completion of the engineering degree will typically require 2.5 to 3 years at the engineering school. This assumes freshman placement into MATH 115 or higher. See the note below.
Important Note: It is assumed that students entering the program will be enrolled in MATH 115 (Pre-Calculus) or higher for the fall semester of their first year. Students not meeting this requirement will need to complete one or more math courses over the summer to graduate on time. Students must have passed MATH 135 (Calc. I) with a C or higher prior to enrolling in PHYS 205.
Dual Degree Info
Adrian College has partnered with the University of North Dakota (UND) to establish engineering dual-degree programs in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and petroleum engineering. Through this partnership, students will take on-campus courses at Adrian to earn a B.A. in Physics while simultaneously taking engineering courses online to earn a B.S. in biomedical, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering from UND.
Similarly, a B.A. in chemistry is paired with the B.S. in chemical engineering and a B.A. in geology is paired with the B.S. in petroleum engineering. Students who complete the dual-degree program will earn 2 distinct bachelor's degrees in 5 years.
Engineering typically involves several hands-on lab courses and these programs are no different. Students may use kits purchased from UND to complete required engineering lab courses remotely. In addition, some lab courses will be taken on campus at UND over the summer.
The summer lab sessions are typically less than two weeks in duration. Students will receive academic and career advising support from both Adrian College and UND in the respective majors. These programs allow students to have the traditional Adrian College experience while also earning an engineering degree from UND - a premier engineering school.
