Engineering, B.S.

Program Overview

This joint program between Lewis University and Northern Illinois University allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Physics. Students begin their studies at Lewis University, taking core engineering courses, and later take courses at both institutions. The program is designed to utilize the strengths of both universities and prepare students for careers in engineering and physics.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

• This program allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Physics.
• The program is a joint effort between Lewis University and Northern Illinois University (NIU).
• Students begin their studies at Lewis University, taking core engineering courses.
• By the fifth or sixth semester, students take courses at both Lewis and NIU.

Structure:

• The program is designed to utilize the strengths of both Lewis and NIU.
• Students start at Lewis, taking core engineering courses.

Other:

• Students must meet Lewis and NIU criteria for satisfactory academic progress to remain in the program.
• This includes maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75 in their Lewis courses.
• Transfer credit from other institutions must meet NIU transfer credit requirements.
• NIU will accept transfer credits with a grade of "C" or better that have been accepted by Lewis.
• Students must obtain prior approval from Lewis and NIU to transfer these credits.
• NIU courses will be offered in DeKalb or at the Naperville Campus.