Students who ultimately want to pursue a degree in engineering but who would like the benefit of Richmond's liberal arts experience can take advantage of the University's Pre-Engineering Advising. Although the University of Richmond does not offer an engineering major, many Richmond students are successful in continuing on into engineering after their time at Richmond through either the dual degree program with Columbia or graduate studies in engineering.
Pre-Engineering at Richmond
The University of Richmond offers opportunities for students to build a solid foundation in mathematics and science, as well as, acquire skills in logical thinking and reasoning, communication, problem solving and flexible thinking. With these skills students can choose to apply to our 3-2 (or 4-2) dual-degree program with Columbia or pursue graduate education in engineering. The dual-degree program leads to a Bachelor’s degree from Richmond in a field of your choosing as well as a Bachelors degree in Engineering from Columbia University. If the dual-degree program does not match you interest, another common route to an engineering career is to complete a B.S. degree at the University of Richmond and then attend graduate school for a master’s of doctorate degree in engineering. Our experience is that engineering graduate programs are excited to accept Richmond students with strong records in math and science.
Contact Us
Mailing address:
Pre-Engineering and Dual-Degree Program
Gottwald Science Center
138 UR Drive
University of Richmond, Virginia 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8256
Email: chelms@richmond.edu
Engineering dual-degree advisor: Christine Helms
410 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
(804) 289-8000
(800) 700-1662