Saint Michael's College

Engineering

Insight into Innovation
Do you enjoy science and mathematics? Do you want to solve environmental problems or build the technology of the future? Engineers translate their knowledge of science and mathematics into innovative designs and products like "smart" buildings, renewable energy solutions, efficient transportation systems, and groundwater monitoring systems.

Every day, engineers make decisions that can affect the lives and well-being of thousands of people. To make wise choices, technical skill is not enough. Alongside your training in a specific engineering discipline, you will obtain a foundation in the liberal arts which will provide you with a broader perspective on the world. We aim to produce engineers who are not only highly trained in their fields, but who are also knowledgeable and concerned about the wider impact of their work.

Five Years, Two Degrees
Saint Michael's offers two 3+2 engineering programs, one with the University of Vermont and one with Clarkson University. Both programs begin with mathematics and laboratory science courses at Saint Michael's, where you'll have access to your professor in the classroom as well as the lab. When you transfer to either UVM or Clarkson you'll focus on the engineering aspect of your curriculum. While these programs each take five years to finish, you do receive two college degrees: a BA from Saint Michael's and a BS degree in engineering from the university you attend.

Personal Attention
The engineering advisors at Saint Michael's College ensure students have plenty of interaction and support as they pursue an engineering degree. The faculty members who serve as Engineering Program advisors are dedicated to working with students one-on-one to work out the details of courses and scheduling for this challenging program.

Internship and Research Opportunities
Engineering students frequently find opportunities for summer internships or research experiences. Recent Engineering majors have held such positions at both SMC and UVM as well as in commercial businesses, and at government agencies such as NASA research centers. Current and prospective undergraduate research students in the natural sciences, math, and engineering, can find research opportunities at: http://www.webguru.neu.edu/.