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Frequently Asked Questions

ABOUT ENGINEERING

• What is an engineer?
• What kinds of work does an engineer do?
• As an engineer, what societal problems could I help solve?
• Who can become an engineer?
• What types of opportunities exist for people of color in engineering?
• How well will I do?

DEGREE PROGRAMS AND MAJORS

• What engineering majors are offered at UW-Madison?
• How do I choose a major?
• Must I choose an engineering field when I apply for admission?
• Is there a degree program in aeronautical or aerospace engineering?
• Is there a degree program in architecture?
• I'm interested in computers. How do they relate to engineering?
• Can I study engineering and prepare for medical school or law school?
• May I begin my engineering study at another campus of the University of Wisconsin System, or elsewhere, without loss of time or credits?

ADMISSIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY

• What are the average ACT/SAT scores for incoming freshmen?
• What high school courses should I take for admission to the College of Engineering?
• How big is UW-Madison?
• May I begin my engineering study at another campus of the University of Wisconsin System, or elsewhere, without loss of time or credits?
• Must I choose an engineering field when I apply for admission?

ADMISSION TO A DEPARTMENT

• How do I qualify and apply for admission to an engineering department?
• Which classes count toward the Math/Science GPA?
• How do I calculate my Math/Science GPA?
• What if too many qualified students apply for the same department?

CURRICULUMS AND COURSES

• What courses can I get Advanced Placement credit for?
• How big will my classes be, and what is the role of teaching assistants?
• How long does it take to earn a degree in engineering?
• What does an engineering education include?
• How many credits should I take?
• Can I choose some of the courses I take?
• What are the foreign language requirements?
• Does a student begin to study engineering as a freshman?

STUDENT LIFE / EXTRACURRICULAR

• What are the computing resources in the College of Engineering?
• Should I buy my own computer?
• What should I consider before buying a computer?
• Should I get involved in extra-curricular activities?
• What types of student organizations are there?

GRADUATION / CAREER PLANNING

• What is the employment outlook for engineering? How good is the job market for graduating engineers?
• Can a BS degree in engineering apply to other graduate work? Will an engineering degree help me if I wish to pursue an advanced degree in a different field?
• Is a cooperative education program available to College of Engineering students?
• What kinds of scholarships or financial aid are available to freshman engineering students?

Date last modified: 17-Oct-2007.
Date created 24-Jan-2001.
Content by: EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu
Copyright 2006 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
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