Earn an ABET-ACCREDITED Degree in Engineering at Dartmouth

NEW PROGRAM OPEN TO AUK STUDENTS IN 2011

Beginning in the summer of 2011, qualified AUK students who wish to pursue engineering degrees may do so at Dartmouth. Upon successfully completing the program described below they will graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering degree from Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering, in addition to a bachelor's degree from AUK. The Thayer Bachelor of Engineering degree is accredited by ABET, Inc., the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology (www.abet.org).

Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering, founded in 1867, offers one of the most distinctive engineering programs in the world. Grounded in Dartmouth's liberal arts curriculum, coursework at Thayer utilizes the resources of the entire Dartmouth campus, combining the expertise of Thayer faculty members with that of faculty across the institution.


(Left to right): Dean of Thayer School of Engineering Joseph Helble, Dean of AUK College of Arts and Sciences Nizar Hamzeh, Professor of Engineering (Thayer) Ursula Gibson, and Division Head of of Sciences and Engineering Shereef AlMaati. The group met in November 2008 to go over details of the dual degree program. Photo courtesy of Kawakahi Keo Amina '10

Pioneering work in bioengineering, alternative fuel development, innovative medical systems, and robotics are just a few of the areas for which Thayer is known. Engineering entrepreneurship and management are also major areas of focus. Thayer faculty and graduates have founded some of the most innovative new companies in the United States.

The AUK-Thayer Program begins the summer after sophomore year, with two required courses: Engineering Sciences (Engs) 21, "Introduction to Engineering," a design and project course, and Engs 22, "Systems," which focuses on mathematical and physical modeling and analysis in several engineering disciplines. A third course may be chosen, if desired, from the other Thayer summer offerings.

Admission to the summer program is competitive, and based on prior academic performance and letters of recommendation from AUK faculty members. Candidates for admission must be able to demonstrate academic achievement and a GPA that meets the requirements of the Thayer School admissions committee.

Upon completing the summer courses at Dartmouth, students will return to AUK to complete their degree requirements. After graduation, they will return to Dartmouth for an additional year of engineering study. The Thayer School Bachelor of Engineering degree is awarded to students who meet the grade average requirements for the degree, as specified in the Thayer School Bulletin.

Graduate study in engineering is also available at Thayer for qualified AUK students.

For more information, see the AUK course catalog or visit:
http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/

Thayer on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/thayerschool


Thayer students created this Pro/MECHANICA model of a brake rotor designed to improve the braking system of a Dartmouth Formula race car. Photo courtesy of Doug Washburn