Program Overview

Engineering Exploration

Overview

The Engineering Exploration program is designed for students who are passionate about engineering but are unsure which major best matches their interests and career goals. Through a seminar offered in the first semester, students gain an in-depth understanding of each engineering major, enabling them to identify the program that best meets their interests and career aspirations.

What You'll Study

During the first semester, students take a one-credit course, Engineering Exploration Seminar, which provides an overview of RIT's engineering programs and the career opportunities in each field. Since each engineering program shares similar first-year course offerings, the coursework taken as an engineering exploration student will transfer into all engineering programs without any loss of time toward graduation.

Engineering vs. Engineering Technology

Two dynamic areas of study, both with outstanding outcomes rates. The main difference between engineering and engineering technology is identifying what you like to do and how you like to do it.

Curriculum

Typical Course Sequence

• First Year
  • MATH-181: Calculus I (4 credits)
  • CHMG-131: General Chemistry for Engineers (3 credits)
  • EGEN-100: Engineering Exploration Seminar (1 credit)
  • General Education- First Year Writing (3 credits)
  • General Education Perspective Courses (9-12 credits)
  • MATH-182: Calculus II (4 credits)
  • PHYS-211: University Physics I (4 credits)
  • Engineering Course (3-6 credits)
  • YOPS-10: RIT 365: RIT Connections (0 credits)
  • Wellness Education (0 credits)

Admissions and Financial Aid

First-Year Admission

A strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected, including:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of social studies and/or history
• 4 years of math (required), including algebra, geometry, algebra 2/trigonometry, and pre-calculus. Calculus is preferred.
• 2-3 years of science. Chemistry and physics are required.

Transfer Admission

• Transfer course recommendations without associate degree: Pre-engineering courses such as calculus, calculus-based physics, chemistry, and liberal arts.
• Appropriate associate degree programs for transfer: AS degree in engineering science

Financial Aid and Scholarships

100% of all incoming first-year and transfer students receive aid. RIT's personalized and comprehensive financial aid program includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs.

Contact

Program Contact: Matthew Marshall, Associate Dean, Dean's Office, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, 585-475-7142.