Turn ideas into reality
En
ngineers
make a huge difference in our everyday lives. Through talent and innovation, they can create something new or make something better.
Look around. An engineer had a hand in almost everything you see: Your cell phone and iPad. Your car (or bike) and the bridges you cross. The buildings where you live and learn. The wind turbines that generate clean, renewable energy. That silver speck of an airliner silently passing five miles overhead. Engineers were involved in the design and manufacturing of the things we use every day. Engineering offers virtually unlimited opportunities to put ideas and innovation to work. And Oregon State University is a great place to get started. Here, you can study with world-renowned faculty, make real contributions to groundbreaking research and get hands-on, real-world engineering experience. Engineering graduates are in high demand. Companies are looking for people who combine technical capabilities with communication, teamwork and leadership skills all of which are part of the curriculum at Oregon State. Start here, and you can take your career wherever your ambitions lead you.
Careers |
End products
Engineering graduates are ready to step into exciting careers with engineering firms, hardware and software companies, manufacturers, businesses involved in planning, design and construction and a variety of government and nonprofit agencies that need capable people in engineering and information technology fields. Career opportunities cover a wide spectrum. You might:
Oregon State engineering students consistently score well above the national average on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam required for the profession. Each year, the passing rate for OSU students is above 90 percent, compared to the national passing rate of about 75 percent. That puts Oregon State among the top engineering schools in the nation. Develop processes to convert chemicals into useful products like biodiesel or artificial bones. Design facilities and information systems in the manufacturing, finance or transportation industries. Plan, design and build safer structures, alternative transportation systems, wastewater treatment facilities or water supply systems. Develop tools, devices, machines and the software that controls them. Design computer systems, software and machinery to enhance environmental quality. Play an important role in the design, function and safety of nuclear operations in the power or healthcare fields. Design new ways to generate clean energy from waves, wind, biofuels or the sun.
Preparation |
Getting ready
Engineering careers need people who are imaginative and creative, able to apply scientific concepts and adapt new ideas to existing methods. For a rewarding and successful career, it also helps to have an interest in people and the larger world, along with a drive to solve challenging and unusual problems. To prepare for an engineering curriculum, start by taking mathematics, including advanced algebra and trigonometry, and by studying the sciences, including physics, chemistry and biology. Because engineers must communicate effectively and work in teams, you should also take English and speech courses.
OSUs Formula SAE racing team won three international competitions, including the 2010 national championship. They dominated the 2011 competition, winning a second consecutive national title.
Programs
What we offer
All Oregon State engineering programs are fully accredited and offer a Bachelor of Science degree through a basic four-year curricula. In the College of Engineering, youll spend your freshman and sophomore years in pre-major programs that prepare you for a professional program in your junior and senior years. Pre-engineering courses can be taken at OSU, other four-year schools or community colleges.
Engineering
College of Agricultural Sciences
Bioresource Research
Undergraduate degree programs at OSU
Animal Reproduction and Development Applied Genetics Bioproducts and Bioenergy Biotechnology Climate and Biosystems Environmental Chemistry Food Quality Genomic Bioinformatics Pest Biology and Management Plant Growth and Development Sustainable Ecosystems Toxicology Water Resources
(Selected minors, options and certificates in small type)
General Engineering (freshmen) Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Radiation Health Physics
College of Forestry
Forest Engineering Forest EngineeringCivil Engineering Wood Science and Technology
Forest Products
College of Liberal Arts
Liberal Studies Geography
New Media Communications
College of Business
Business Information Systems
College of Science
Climate and Water Science Computational Physics Mathematical Sciences
College of Engineering
Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science
Construction Engineering Management Ecological Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Energy Engineering Management Environmental Engineering
Applied Computer Science Computer Systems Information Systems
Mechanical engineering major Aparna Shrivastava traveled to El Salvador with Engineers Without Borders to help install a rain harvest and filtration system that provides clean drinking water for a remote mountain community.
Your first year
Suggested first-year curriculum
The broader and stronger your foundation, the higher you can build. So along with calculus, chemistry and calculus-based physics, most first-year students in engineering programs also take an orientation course that can help you choose a major and the appropriate options. If youre not sure which engineering major you want to pursue, theres a general engineering program where you can get started. Youll also develop your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills through courses from OSUs Baccalaureate Core the arts and humanities, writing and cultural diversity. Students in business information systems will mostly take courses from the Baccalaureate Core and from the business core curriculum during their first year. To make sure you get off to a good start and stay on course for graduation, you should meet with an adviser as you plan your first-year program and at regular intervals after that.
Through the unique Tekbots program, students design and build a robot over the course of their studies, giving them hands-on experience applying classroom theories, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.
Take a test drive
Internships
Learning by doing is one of the best ways to prepare for an engineering career, and internships are increasingly important for landing a great job after college. More than 80 percent of Oregon State engineering students complete at least one internship while theyre here. The Multiple Engineering Co-op Program (MECOP) and Civil Engineering Co-op Program (CECOP) offer two paid sixmonth internships during the third and fourth years of a five-year program of study. On average, you can earn $40,000 during these two internships. In addition, youll get real-world work experience, professional contacts and in many cases, a job offer after graduation. To be considered for an internship, you must be admitted to the professional program. OSU Career Services offers assistance with applications and interviews. Industrial interview teams select students for these programs and place them with companies in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon State is home to one of the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI) research parks.
Research
Discover solutions
Like internships, research experience can give you an advantage whether youre starting your career or applying to graduate programs. Even as an undergraduate, youll have opportunities to make real contributions to faculty and graduate students research projects. You may also develop and pursue your own research in a variety of engineering disciplines.
Multitasking
Interdisciplinary programs
For students interested in an engineering career in the forest products industry, the College of Engineering and the College of Forestry offer a joint five-year degree in civil engineering and forest engineering.
Additional programs
other ways to learn
Oregon State offers a variety of resources to help you pursue your ambitions and interests. Many engineering students are involved in the University Honors College, International Degree and Study Abroad programs. These programs offer challenges and unique experiences to support your academic, professional and personal growth. Theyre also fun.
Startup funds |
Scholarships
Anything worthwhile, including college, requires an investment. But we might be able to help with some of your startup costs. Scholarships are available at the university level, as well as from individual colleges and departments. Most scholarships are awarded based on information in the Oregon State scholarship application submitted with your application for admission, but others require separate applications. The deadline for applying for university scholarships is Feb. 1. Be sure to check with your college and department on the deadlines for other scholarships. Engineering students received a total of $6.4 million in scholarships last year, largely through generous support from alumni and industry.
See yourself here |
Be sure to visit
The best way to see yourself as an Oregon State student is to come visit. Set up a campus tour and arrange to talk with people in your area of academic interest by calling the Office of Admissions at 800-291-4192 or visiting oregonstate.edu/admissions. For more information:
College of Agricultural Sciences.................................. 541-737-2211 agsci.oregonstate.edu College of Business..................................................... 541-737-2551 business.oregonstate.edu College of Engineering................................................. 877-257-5182 engr.oregonstate.edu College of Forestry...................................................... 541-737-2004 forestry.oregonstate.edu College of Science....................................................... 541-737-4811 science.oregonstate.edu
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