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Washkewicz College of Engineering Highlights

  • ​​​​​​All of our undergraduate programs are accredited by ABET (http://www.abet.org). Specifically, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. Electronics Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.
  • A robust cooperative (Fenn co-op) education program with hundreds of partner companies. Fenn co-op staff assist with work force preparation and job placement, and hosts two annual engineering and computer science connections fairs
  • A diverse and academically competitive student body from all over the world
  • Engineering design coursework beginning your freshman year
  • A curriculum that emphasizes communication skills, critical thinking, and team work
  • Small class sizes; average undergraduate student to faculty ratio of 17:1
  • A strong reputation for quality engineering research
  • Corporate partners include NASA, the Cleveland Clinic, Lubrizol, Sherwin Williams, Lincoln Electric, Ford Motor Company, the Great Lakes Construction Company, the Ohio Department of Transportation, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Osborn Engineering, Rockwell Automation, Goodyear and many more
  • State-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories
  • An available Honors Program, financial aid and scholarships for qualified students
  • Many active engineering and computing student organizations, including one for each major
  • Outstanding student services, including free tutoring, personal advising and support for students
  • Special events include a fall picnic, Engineers’ Week activities, the Steel Ring and Awards Ceremony, field trips, competitions and alumni and guest lectures