University Catalog > Undergraduate Programs > Stern College for Women > Pre-Engineering, BA
Students interested in engineering may pursue the Pre-engineering major through the Combined Plan in Engineering with Columbia University School of Engineering or opt for a related major in Physics, Physical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Mathematical Sciences.
The Pre-engineering major is open to students who enter SCW with sufficient AP credits so that they can complete the major, general education, and reduced Jewish Studies requirements in 3 years-either one year in Israel and two years at SCW, or three years at SCW. Students can complete this course of study within the time frame not only through sufficient AP credits but also by taking summer courses, with Chemistry being a popular choice.
Pre-engineering majors must continue their studies through the Combined Program at Columbia University (BS) . Students who do not continue at Columbia, must complete a total of 6 semesters of Core and change their major (e.g., Physical Sciences or a Shaped Major) to receive the BA degree from SCW.
To be eligible to apply for admission to Columbia through the Combined Program in Engineering, Pre-engineering majors must meet the SCW graduation requirements, other than the 128 credits, as well as all Columbia requirements listed in the Columbia Combined Plan Guide (available at the Academic Advisement Center). Provided that they maintain a 3.3 GPA overall with no grade lower than a B in courses required by Columbia and receive the recommendation of the pre-engineering advisor,
Students enrolled at YU prior to Fall 2019 are guaranteed admission to the two-year program at Columbia. For students who enroll in YU beginning with Fall 2019, admission will be competitive with Columbia reserving the right to admit students based upon criteria such as GPA in Columbia-required courses, overall GPA, recommendations, etc.
If admitted, students should file a Maintenance of Matriculation Form at SCW.
After successfully completing the two-year program at Columbia students file for a BA from YU, and a BS from Columbia.
Students interested in the Columbia Program (BS) should meet with Dr. Ed Berliner.
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